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Hardy palms for the garden – these 5 species can withstand frost down to -15 °C
Hardy palm trees for the garden in Germany? I have tried it – with success. In this article, I show you my best frost-resistant palm species for German gardens that can be planted out permanently or kept in containers. I present five tried-and-tested palm species, hardy down to -15 degrees, and explain what is important when planting, caring for and overwintering them. Anyone looking for exotic hardy palms for Central Europe will find practical tips, specific product recommendations and personal experiences from my garden here.
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ECOVACS GOAT A1600 RTK: The innovative robotic lawnmower without boundary wire in the test
A robotic lawnmower without boundary wires can revolutionize lawn care – no more laying and repairing wires, just precise navigation with RTK technology. The ECOVACS GOAT A1600 RTK promises exactly that. After more than 10 years with the Gardena Sileno+, which was regularly slowed down by broken cables, we needed an alternative. In this test, I show how the GOAT A1600 RTK performs in practice: from installation and mapping to mowing quality and safety. Is the cordless robotic lawnmower really convincing? Here is the answer.
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Installing a lawn sprinkler: Step-by-step instructions for watering your garden
Installing lawn sprinklers and setting up efficient lawn irrigation – that’s exactly what this article is about. I show how I planned my garden irrigation system, laid the PE pipes and equipped the system with automatic irrigation. I explain step by step how to excavate the trenches, connect the sprinklers with Hunter Swing-Joints and test for leaks. In the end, the irrigation runs reliably and saves time when watering.
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Installing lawn irrigation: Valve box, Hunter solenoid valves and Rain Bird water distribution in detail
Efficient lawn irrigation starts with a well-planned valve box, which forms the heart of the entire garden irrigation system. In this article, I will show you how I set up my valve box, selected the right components and optimized the water distribution. This involves installing the manifold, connecting the Hunter solenoid valves and laying the pipes safely. I also explain why I rely on a modular design so that the system can be flexibly expanded at any time. All the details on material selection, pressure resistance and optimum connection technology can be found here.
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Robot lawn mower without boundary wire in test: The best models in comparison
Robotic lawn mowers without boundary wires make lawn mowing smarter and more flexible. Instead of perimeter wire, they rely on GPS, RTK navigation and camera technology – this saves installation effort and offers more precise control. My detailed comparison shows which models are convincing in the test, where the strengths and weaknesses lie and which robotic lawn mower is best suited to which garden conditions.
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Planning automatic garden irrigation: step-by-step instructions for efficient lawn irrigation
Well-designed garden irrigation is the key to a lush green lawn and optimally nourished plants. In this article, I show you how I planned my lawn irrigation with the DVS irrigation tool. I explain the most important planning steps, explain how to choose the right sprinklers and show you how to calculate the optimum water volume and pressure. In addition to planning, I also discuss typical mistakes that should be avoided. If you want to design your lawn irrigation efficiently, you will find all the important information here – including a detailed planning video.
