Entries by John Koomen

SPRING STARTS IN FALL!

You can plant bulbs from mid-September to mid-December. Because the earlier you plant the bulbs in the garden, the earlier they will start to flower next spring. In any case, plant them before the frost makes its appearance. It is not difficult at all to plant bulbs. If you have green fingers, you can do […]

SUSTAINABLE ROOFS

SUSTAINABLE ROOFS Less noise pollution, a longer lifespan for your roof covering and a reduced influence of fluctuations in the outside temperature. A sedum roof – also known as green roof – brings many benefits. People often speak of a roof garden, but what exactly is a sedum roof or roof garden? A roof garden […]

IMPROVE YOUR CONCENTRATION. LOOK UP AT A GREEN ROOF!

IMPROVE YOUR CONCENTRATION. LOOK UP AT A GREEN ROOF! A recent study by the University of Melbourne has shown that looking at a green roof improves concentration. 150 students were given a boring task during the research, during which they were given a 40-second break and then had to do another task. Half of the […]

WANT TO GET RID OF TICKS? USE NEMATODES!

WANT TO GET RID OF TICKS? USE NEMATODES! For the control of other insects such as fleas, nematodes are already being used. The small worms use body openings to enter the relevant insect, after which it secretes a bacterium that will eventually lead to death. Finally, new nematodes will emerge inside of the dead insect […]

A SUSTAINABLE GARDEN. WHAT EXACTLY IS THAT?

A SUSTAINABLE GARDEN. WHAT EXACTLY IS THAT?   Sustainability and the environment are important topics to us. These keywords are therefore closely processed in our work. 020GROEN stands for sustainable garden maintenance and sustainable gardens, with which we burden the environment as little as possible. From our knowledge, we have been engaged in sustainable business […]

BENEFITS OF A ROOF GARDEN

THE 3 BENEFITS OF A ROOF GARDEN     A more stable indoor temperature at home External temperature changes are reduced thanks to a roof garden or sedum roof. Due to the insulating effect, heat is better kept outside in summer and heat is better kept inside in winter. Thanks to a sedum roof, you […]

A LIVING GARDEN

A living garden In a living garden, you can truly see, feel, hear, smell and taste nature. Your own home becomes a nicer and healthier place for yourself, children and animals. Wat een beetje groen met mensen en dieren doet, is van onschatbare waarde. Groen geeft inspiratie, plezier en ontspanning. Groen is goed voor je […]

MAKE YOUR GARDEN WINTER READY

Making your garden winter ready in November saves a lot of work in spring and it also gives plants a more exuberant grow in the new year’s seasons. Not only plants benefit from an overhaul in winter. Also think of: – moss in lawns; – pruning trees; – planting bulbs; – cleaning the pond; – […]