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Pine marten, noble marten: profile, food and natural enemies

Pine marten, noble marten: profile, food and natural enemies

2025-10-04 22:10

The pine marten is a forest dweller and belongs to the family of real martens. You can find all the important and unique identifying features for the noble marten (pine marten) here

17 wild and perennial early bloomers I sorted by color

17 wild and perennial early bloomers I sorted by color

2025-10-04 22:10

Early bloomers in forests & Gardens - Which ones are there? When do they bloom? - Here you will find the answers and plants sorted by color

16 cat-friendly houseplants

16 cat-friendly houseplants

2025-10-04 22:10

We introduce you to 16 safe and cat-friendly houseplants with brief care and location tips

Mixing plaster - instructions - Mixing ratio tips

Mixing plaster - instructions - Mixing ratio tips

2025-10-04 22:10

Plaster has many uses. We show what you should mix when mixing plaster and what you should pay attention to when deciding on the mixing ratio. With our instructions you can do it

When to sow herbs in the pot/garden - sowing calendar

When to sow herbs in the pot/garden - sowing calendar

2025-10-04 22:10

When should you sow herbs in a pot/garden? All information in our sowing calendar: which time is best

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Cut chives correctly - Instructions for harvesting correctly

Cut chives correctly - Instructions for harvesting correctly

Fresh chives in scrambled eggs or in homemade herb quark are a real treat for the palate. We show what chives can be used and when it is time to harvest them

Evergreen honeysuckle: care from A to Z

Evergreen honeysuckle: care from A to Z

The evergreen honeysuckle is a hardy foliage plant that is often used for separation, enclosure or facade decoration. Tips and information on care can be found here

Fighting lice on raspberries - 13 natural remedies for aphids

Fighting lice on raspberries - 13 natural remedies for aphids

Aphids are a recurring pest in many gardens, we show which effective home remedies you can use to combat lice on raspberries

Remove dandelions - 7 tips to destroy, get rid of &

Remove dandelions - 7 tips to destroy, get rid of &

Dandelions are one of the most stubborn weeds in the garden. It looks pretty in a meadow, but very few gardeners want it in the lawn. We show you how to destroy dandelions

How does ant spray work? Is it toxic to humans?

How does ant spray work? Is it toxic to humans?

Especially when you have small children in the house, you think about how you could still effectively combat these shooters and the ants. Here's what you need to pay attention to when using ant spray:

Indoor azalea, Rhododendron simsii: care from A to Z - 10 buying tips

Indoor azalea, Rhododendron simsii: care from A to Z - 10 buying tips

In the winter months, our flower shops often offer a lushly flowering potted plant: the indoor azalea. We show what is involved in caring for Rhododendron simsii

Make your own herbal liqueur - 5 recipes for herbal schnapps

Make your own herbal liqueur - 5 recipes for herbal schnapps

How good a little digestive schnapps feels after a rich meal! Here we show what's inside and how you can make the classics on the market yourself

Awning or rain sail - who really offers protection?

Awning or rain sail - who really offers protection?

Waterproof awnings as sun and rain protection - what are the differences and when is it worth buying? We got to the bottom of the matter, here are our tips:

How fast does an apple tree grow? - Growth information

How fast does an apple tree grow? - Growth information

Planting an apple tree in the garden and looking forward to the first harvest is a dream of many gardening enthusiasts. How long does it take for the apple tree to grow big? All information about growth can be found here

How big does a walnut tree get? - 11 facts about growth

How big does a walnut tree get? - 11 facts about growth

The walnut tree is becoming increasingly popular in our gardens and is relatively undemanding in terms of care. We show what and how you can influence growth

10 useful houseplants for a he althy indoor climate

10 useful houseplants for a he althy indoor climate

Houseplants not only add color to the house, but they also help purify the air in the room and increase humidity. We show which plants are particularly suitable

Bellflower, Campanula: Care from A to Z

Bellflower, Campanula: Care from A to Z

Bellflowers (Campanula) are a genus in the bellflower family. There are around 300 related species worldwide and 20 to 30 in Central Europe. You can find the care instructions here

Build your own composter - 12 tips for rain barrels, pallets & garbage cans

Build your own composter - 12 tips for rain barrels, pallets & garbage cans

There is a place for making compost in every garden. Here you will find a few interesting projects for building your own composter

Pine mulch - an alternative type of mulch to bark mulch?

Pine mulch - an alternative type of mulch to bark mulch?

With pine mulch, the hobby gardener receives a high-quality, decorative ground cover that has its price. We show the advantages and disadvantages of the alternative to bark mulch

Old fruit & types of vegetables - 26 historical & forgotten varieties

Old fruit & types of vegetables - 26 historical & forgotten varieties

Old and historic types of fruit and vegetables have long been forgotten today. Today, hardly anyone is interested in what used to grow in the fields. We show the treasures of yesteryear

Repotting aloe vera in 6 steps: instructions

Repotting aloe vera in 6 steps: instructions

Houseplants need to be repotted every now and then, including aloe vera. We show what you should pay attention to when repotting aloe vera

Protection against ticks in cats - can they be transmitted to humans?

Protection against ticks in cats - can they be transmitted to humans?

Anyone who has a cat as a pet is of course also concerned about the animal's continued he alth. Especially when the night hunters spend a lot of time outdoors. We show what really helps and protects &

Coloring concrete and cement: 6 methods with instructions

Coloring concrete and cement: 6 methods with instructions

It doesn't always have to be just gray concrete. There are now various ways to make concrete colorful. Whether for small craft projects or larger projects in the garden. That's how it's done:

Outdoor wood care oil: types and uses - Instructions

Outdoor wood care oil: types and uses - Instructions

Wood is a beautiful building material, but wood also requires care. Wood needs to be well cared for, especially outdoors. We show you how to properly use wood care oil outdoors

Fertilize herbs - 6 tips for horn shavings, home remedies & Co

Fertilize herbs - 6 tips for horn shavings, home remedies & Co

Many plants grow better with fertilizer. This is not always the case with herbs. We show which herbs need fertilizer and which home remedies are suitable for fertilizing