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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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Azalea loses leaves - What to do if indoor azalea drops leaves?

Azalea loses leaves - What to do if indoor azalea drops leaves?

Azaleas are one of the most popular houseplants in Germany. Here you will find the cause of the azalea leaf loss

Plant ornamental pumpkins in pots - 7 tips for growing

Plant ornamental pumpkins in pots - 7 tips for growing

Ornamental pumpkins are often used to decorate the house, yard and garden because of their colorful and shapely fruits

Melon pear, Solanum muricatum: care from A to Z

Melon pear, Solanum muricatum: care from A to Z

Extraordinary plants with and without fruits are now an essential part of everyday life for hobby gardeners. Here you will find all information about the Pepino melon pear

Plumbago, plumbago: care from A to Z

Plumbago, plumbago: care from A to Z

Plumbago, also known as Plumbago auriculata, is a plant species from South Africa. Information about the plant and tips for care can be found here

Orange tree: care - 17 tips for an orange tree

Orange tree: care - 17 tips for an orange tree

You know orange trees from your vacation in Italy or Spain. The trees are particularly beautiful when they are in bloom. Here we provide extensive care instructions for he althy orange trees

Are lobelias hardy? - How to overwinter men faithfully

Are lobelias hardy? - How to overwinter men faithfully

The lobelia (Lobelia erinus) is also known as men's faithful and enchants with its beautiful blue-purple flowers. We show how hardy the lobelia really is

Is the Japanese maple hardy? Here's how to overwinter it properly

Is the Japanese maple hardy? Here's how to overwinter it properly

Overwintering the Japanese maple - Tips for overwintering the Japanese maple in the garden. We explain how to properly prepare the tree for the cold season

Single leaf turns brown leaves: what to do? - 8 tips for spathiphyllum

Single leaf turns brown leaves: what to do? - 8 tips for spathiphyllum

If the single leaf (Spathiphyllum) gets brown leaves, this can have various causes. Here you can find out how to protect the single leaf from brown leaves

Scented geraniums: care, propagation and overwintering - Fragrant pelargonium

Scented geraniums: care, propagation and overwintering - Fragrant pelargonium

Scented geraniums have a shrubby growth habit and are often planted for their aromatic, scented leaves, which vary in size and shape. Here you can find the right tips for care

Cutting a peach tree: instructions - Keeping in a pot & diseases

Cutting a peach tree: instructions - Keeping in a pot & diseases

Peaches are very popular. Many hobby gardeners certainly dream of having a peach tree in their garden. We show you how to cut the peach tree and keep it in the bucket

Overwintering vanilla flowers - instructions - Is it hardy?

Overwintering vanilla flowers - instructions - Is it hardy?

The vanilla flower delights us with its strong scent. However, it is poisonous - be careful with children! The plant can be overwintered. Read how it works. Tips & Information for a successful winter

Overwintering tree ferns - Which Cyatheales species are hardy?

Overwintering tree ferns - Which Cyatheales species are hardy?

The tree fern is a popular plant that is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Here you can find out how to get the tree fern (Cyatheales) safely over the winter

Overwintering the fig tree - Instructions in pots and outdoors

Overwintering the fig tree - Instructions in pots and outdoors

Like many other tropical plants, the fig tree has found its way into our homeland as an ornamental plant. However, the fig tree is not suitable as a houseplant and here you can find out how it overwinters

Overwintering an orange tree - but correctly - Is it hardy?

Overwintering an orange tree - but correctly - Is it hardy?

Proper care is everything. If you know how, you can overwinter an orange tree. We show what is important and how best to proceed. Tips & Info

Is Arbutus unedo hardy? Overwinter strawberry tree

Is Arbutus unedo hardy? Overwinter strawberry tree

When it comes to the western strawberry tree (arbutus unedo), the question arises as to whether it is hardy. Here are tips for successful wintering

Marigold, marigolds - varieties, sowing and care

Marigold, marigolds - varieties, sowing and care

Gardeners appreciate the colorful flowers of marigolds. The marigold always looks good as a balcony flower. We give you helpful tips on caring for marigolds. Tips & Info

Oleander tree: information about care and cutting - Is it hardy?

Oleander tree: information about care and cutting - Is it hardy?

Here you will find comprehensive and easy-to-understand care instructions for the oleander. All important information about watering, fertilizing, cutting, wintering, etc. can be found here in this article

Lemon plants: basics of care explained in an understandable way

Lemon plants: basics of care explained in an understandable way

Lemon plant care: pulling, cutting and overwintering - A lemon plant always looks a little exotic and spreads a good scent through its leaves and fruits. Care tips can be found here

Overwinter carnivorous plants successfully

Overwinter carnivorous plants successfully

The first non-native carnivorous plants found their way into European greenhouses in the form of the Venus flytrap as early as the 18th century. We show how you can get carnivores through the winter well

Venus Flytrap: Basics of care, watering and feeding

Venus Flytrap: Basics of care, watering and feeding

What do you have to consider when caring for the Venus flytrap? How to properly feed the carnivorous plant? Everything about the requirements for care and location