Hageguider

Hageguider is a term used in Danish and Norwegian to refer to garden guides—publications and resources that provide information about growing and maintaining gardens. The word combines hage, meaning garden, with guider/guide, meaning guide, so it literally denotes materials that guide garden enthusiasts.

Hageguider cover a range of topics relevant to gardening and landscape care. Common subjects include plant selection, soil preparation, watering and irrigation, pest and disease management, pruning, composting, and seasonal maintenance. They may also address design principles, such as plant communities, color schemes, and appropriate planting schemes for different climates and soil types.

Forms and distribution vary. Hageguider can be found as printed books and manuals, magazines or periodicals, and as online guides and articles. They are produced by publishers, libraries, botanical gardens, horticultural societies, and municipal or regional authorities. Some guides offer practical, step-by-step instructions, while others provide overview articles, checklists, and reference charts.

Audience and usage. These guides are intended for hobbyist gardeners, homeowners, students, and professionals seeking reliable information on gardening practices in Danish or Norwegian contexts. They often emphasize local climate considerations, seasonal timing, and region-specific plant varieties, enabling readers to tailor advice to their location.

See also: gardening, horticulture, plant care, landscape design. While the term is regional, the concept of curated, practical garden information is common across many languages and cultures.