Garden Planning Garden planning is the first step toward creating the garden of your dreams. Discover planting plans, practical tips and inspiring ideas to enhance every corner of your garden. You'll find everything you need right here! 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The narrow gap between houses was transformed into something special by a garden designer Mon, 09 Jun 2025 09:32:17 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/wasted-space-in-the-garden https://www.kotona.com/articles/wasted-space-in-the-garden 0 Rilla built a greenhouse from old windows: “I discovered I can do all sorts of things” Thu, 05 Jun 2025 09:17:17 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/rilla-tervonen-greenhouse https://www.kotona.com/articles/rilla-tervonen-greenhouse 0 Artificial turf doesn’t belong in yards—according to our expert, there are more reasons than you might think Wed, 04 Jun 2025 06:55:15 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/artificial-lawns-dont-belong-in-yards https://www.kotona.com/articles/artificial-lawns-dont-belong-in-yards 0 Dreaming of your own swimming pool? 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These views will make any gardener’s heart beat a bit faster Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:05:22 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/garden-ideas https://www.kotona.com/articles/garden-ideas 0 10 stunning garden step solutions from home gardens Mon, 24 Feb 2025 14:46:00 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/10-stunning-garden-step-solutions https://www.kotona.com/articles/10-stunning-garden-step-solutions 0 Johanna’s Moosegarden: foliage is the star of the show in one of Sweden’s best-known gardens Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:17:36 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/moosegarden-garden-designer https://www.kotona.com/articles/moosegarden-garden-designer 0 10 fun recycled garden decorations — DIY ideas to give new life to an old toolbox and more Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:30:59 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/recyclers-garden-ideas https://www.kotona.com/articles/recyclers-garden-ideas 0 5 cozy pergola ideas for the ultimate summer hangout Tue, 07 Jan 2025 21:28:00 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/5-cozy-pergola-ideas https://www.kotona.com/articles/5-cozy-pergola-ideas 0 Plant hardiness zones map of Finland Tue, 07 Jan 2025 13:12:00 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/finnish-plant-hardiness-zones https://www.kotona.com/articles/finnish-plant-hardiness-zones 0 Transform the style of your garden with paving stones: 12 inspiring ideas Tue, 07 Jan 2025 12:39:00 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/transform-your-garden-with-paving-stones-12-inspiring-ideas https://www.kotona.com/articles/transform-your-garden-with-paving-stones-12-inspiring-ideas 0