Maintenance & environment
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
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...
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...