Discover the most beautiful gardens in Austria - now on ORF!

Discover the most beautiful gardens in Austria - now on ORF!

On June 3, 2025 at 8:15 p.m., Karl Ploberger presents the latest episode of his program "The Paradise at home" on ORF 2 and on ORF on. This sixth season is dedicated to "the most beautiful gardens in Austria" and shows a variety of fascinating garden portraits that come from all over Austria. The recording takes place in the Kittenberg adventure gardens in Schiltern near Langenlois.

A total of ten garden portraits are presented, including a species -rich exotic garden by Joachim Kugler in St. Margarethen, Burgenland, which houses plants such as Yuccas, Agaven and Kakteen. A roof garden paradise by Petra Schilcher in Wals, Salzburg, designed according to Feng Shui, is also considered. This garden promotes habitats for insects and birds and is based on the principles of harmony and well -being.

feng shui in the garden

feng Shui, a harmony of harmony from China for thousands of years, aims to create a balanced and harmonious environment. The term "Feng Shui" literally means "wind and water" and includes the design according to five elements: earth, metal, water, wood and fire. A positive garden design according to Feng Shui promotes life energy and has a positive effect on the well -being of the residents. Important aspects are the division of the garden into nine zones that are assigned to different life aspects, such as career, family and health as well as wealth and recognition. Each zone is assigned to a direction and is designed accordingly.

The principles of Feng Shui can also easily be implemented by hobby gardeners. Simply regulate, such as avoiding dark, overgrown corners, promote the flow of energy. Inviting designs, such as water basin or bubbling sources, increase the positive feeling in the garden. It is advised to take into account the effects on the flow of energy in the garden design in order to identify and eliminate unwanted disorders.

insights into the garden portraits

Among the other garden portraits can also be found in the thorn flöschengarten by Margit Baar in Garmanns, which impresses with a variety of roses and a romantic atmosphere. Kristin Seifert and Gerd Oblak have created a green oasis with their garden am See , inspired by antique gardens, in which fig and kiwis thrive. Susi Mitas in Schöngrabern presents a creative plant replacement garden that integrates ecological gardening and a braided pasture house.

also a natural generation garden by Tamara Holzer in Fehring, Styria, is shown, which is cared for carefully by three generations. A sustainable "upcycling" garden provides for the recycling of old things in the garden of Tina and Martin Perina in Traisen. The family garden in Vienna by Renate Rossegger has been family -owned for several generations and has been adapted to climatic changes. Finally, the romantic castle park by Franziska Pranckh in Windern, Upper Austria, is presented with botanical highlights from all over the world.

The variety of these gardens not only reflects the creativity of the gardeners, but also modern approaches in garden design, including sustainability and Feng Shui. With his show, Karl Ploberger invites you to discover paradise at home and appreciate Austria's treasures. The combination of aesthetic design and harmonious garden planning offers inspiring approaches for garden lovers and designers.

Further information on Feng Shui Garden Design can be found at Gartenflora as well as at Gartenbau .