Maintenance & environment

How to safely use corten steel fire pits?
Redactie MySteel Redactie MySteel 11 June 2025

How to safely use corten steel fire pits?

To enjoy worry-free, it is important to use fire pits safely. In this blog, you will read how to do this best, so you can enjoy a cozy fire without worries.

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How do I maintain my firewood in my wood storage?
Redactie MySteel Redactie MySteel 04 October 2024

How do I maintain my firewood in my wood storage?

In this blog, we explain how to best maintain your wood storage and how to prevent issues such as wood rot, mold, and sinkage.

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How should I maintain my steel garden stairs?
Dirk Meulendijks Dirk Meulendijks 06 September 2024

How should I maintain my steel garden stairs?

In this blog, we explain how to properly maintain a steel garden staircase so that you can use it for years to come.

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How do I maintain my water table or water ornament?
Dirk Meulendijks Dirk Meulendijks 03 September 2024

How do I maintain my water table or water ornament?

In this blog, we explain how to prevent leaks, blockages, algae and other problems, and how to properly maintain your water table.

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Why corten steel is perfect for a vegetable garden
Dirk Meulendijks Dirk Meulendijks 15 August 2024

Why corten steel is perfect for a vegetable garden

In this article, we discuss the unique properties of corten steel that make it perfect for use in the vegetable garden.

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Olive tree in a large planter: choosing the right pot and care tips
Redactie MySteel Redactie MySteel 20 July 2024

Olive tree in a large planter: choosing the right pot and care tips

In this article, we help you choose the best planter to place your olive tree outside and provide tips for its care. This way, you can enjoy this beautiful tree for as long as possible.

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Which plants fit best around stepping stones?
Redactie MySteel Redactie MySteel 13 July 2024

Which plants fit best around stepping stones?

In this blog, we will go deeper into which plants best complement stepping stones. This way, you can make your garden even more attractive soon.

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Corten steel maintenance: Handy tips and tricks you can use right away
Dirk Meulendijks Dirk Meulendijks 12 July 2024

Corten steel maintenance: Handy tips and tricks you can use right away

In this blog, we provide you with useful tips for the maintenance of corten steel, so you can enjoy these beautiful products for years to come.

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Can corten steel withstand water?
Dirk Meulendijks Dirk Meulendijks 24 June 2024

Can corten steel withstand water?

Corten steel generally performs well in humid environments and even requires oxygen to achieve its characteristic brown rust color. But what happens when corten steel is submerged underwater for a long time, for example, due to clogged drain holes in plant boxes?

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Is corten steel harmful to the environment: humans, nature, plants & animals?
Dirk Meulendijks Dirk Meulendijks 22 June 2024

Is corten steel harmful to the environment: humans, nature, plants & animals?

Sometimes rumors circulate that corten steel can be harmful to humans, animals, plants, and the environment. But is this really true? In this blog, we will delve deeper into this and provide a clear answer to the question: Is corten steel bad for the environment?

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The rusting process of corten steel explained
Dirk Meulendijks Dirk Meulendijks 20 June 2024

The rusting process of corten steel explained

Corten steel, known for its unique rusty appearance, is very popular in the world of garden and landscape design. But how does that characteristic rust layer actually develop on this type of steel? Discover everything about the fascinating rusting process of corten steel. From the first signs of oxidation...

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Corten Steel Guide: everything you need to know about this material.
Redactie MySteel Redactie MySteel 15 June 2023

Corten Steel Guide: everything you need to know about this material.

Nowadays, you see a lot of corten steel planters, garden fences, fire bowls, decorative objects, and corten steel edging in gardens. Corten steel is incredibly popular for all kinds of items in the garden. And that’s not without reason, as corten steel has a tough, vintage yet also a velvety soft and...

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