Garden and balcony

A swimming pool in your garden – what you need to consider

A swimming pool in your garden – what you need to consider

A swimming pool in your own garden is a piece of heaven on earth. We explain the most important legal and constructional points and give you an overview of which type of pool meets your needs.

Safely setting off fireworks on 1 August

Safely setting off fireworks on 1 August

Fireworks on 1 August are as synonymous with Switzerland as a white cross on a red background. Here are some safety tips to prevent accidents.

The balcony: Outdoor space with boundaries

The balcony: Outdoor space with boundaries

A balcony is a little piece of freedom outside your own four walls. However, this space also has to be shared with your neighbours. Conflicts of interest are practically a given, but they can be solved – as long as you stick to a few rules and use a healthy dose of common sense.

Garden party lighting: No light, no fun!

Garden party lighting: No light, no fun!

If you do not want to play „blind cow“ with your guests in the dark, make sure you have nice garden party lighting in time. Here are the most important tips.

Furniture for mini-balconies

Furniture for mini-balconies

Many balconies are small, which makes it difficult to fit them out with practical yet comfortable furniture. We show you how to fit out your small balcony with clever, space-saving solutions.

Seasonal flowers – What blooms in the spring

Seasonal flowers – What blooms in the spring

Spring flowers are all the flowers that start to grow beginning in the month of March. Sometimes the blooming time even starts in months when there is still snow in the garden. In addition, spring flowers often smell so intense, they attract pollinators. As spring draws near, it is time to think about the flowerbed design. We have some helpful tips in store that we would like to introduce to you.

Holzpergola auf Balkon

Building a pergola: tips for an inexpensive, green place to sit

A pergola is ideal for enriching outdoor areas such as a garden, balcony or terrace. With a solid roof, it offers you reliable protection from the sun and rain. Our tips will save you money and nerves and turn your dining area into a green oasis in no time.