Frequently asked questions about the House and garden category
House and garden — what does the 'House and garden' category include and which products are available?
House and garden — this category covers home and garden improvement items: grills, fireplaces and stoves for outdoor cooking, wooden garden furniture (chairs, tables, loungers), gardening tools, seeds and soils, greenhouses and fences. The catalogue has over 2,400 items, from fertilizers and pots to electric tools for lawn care.
What types of grills and smokers are offered and how do they differ in use?
The range includes charcoal and gas grills, smokers and portable grill grates. Charcoal provides a pronounced smoky flavour and suits long cooking, gas grills heat up quickly and allow easier temperature control, while smokers are used for cold or hot smoking of fish and meats.
How to choose wooden garden furniture by material and maintenance?
Opt for hardwoods (e.g. ash or larch) for durability; treated pine works as a budget option. Maintain with terrace oil or a protective varnish annually and store furniture under a cover or shelter during winter.
Which tools are needed for lawn care and which are electric?
Basic set: lawnmower, trimmer/hedge trimmer and leaf blower-vacuum. The catalogue includes electric and cordless mowers and trimmers with power ranges roughly 550W to 1650W suitable for different lawn sizes.
What types of greenhouses are offered and what sizes are practical for a home garden?
The range includes framed and tunnel greenhouses with PVC/plastic covers and metal frames. Practical home sizes are tunnels 2–6 m long and 1.5–3 m wide, providing enough bed space and easy access.
Which seeds and soil mixes are best for flower beds and vegetable plots?
For flower beds choose ornamental bulbs and perennial seeds (e.g. tulips, allium). For vegetable plots use universal soil mixes and compost additives; the store offers 60 L compost additive and specialised fertilizers for lawns and beds.
Which gardening tools are suitable for pruning branches and shrubs?
Use secateurs, loppers and hedge trimmers: the catalogue includes manual secateurs and cordless hedge trimmers, plus telescopic saws up to 3.75 m for high branches.
What materials and sizes of fences and garden borders are available?
Fences and garden borders come in metal and PVC options as well as decorative trellises. Standard module lengths range from about 0.9 m to 2.5 m and heights from 0.5 m to 1.8 m depending on the model.
Which terrace and garden accessories help create a cosy atmosphere?
Outdoor fireplaces and stoves, decorative lanterns, outdoor textiles like blankets and cushions, and garden candles all add atmosphere. Terrace oils and wood care products are available to maintain the appearance of wooden furniture.