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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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23 evergreen, hardy & fast-growing shrubs

23 evergreen, hardy & fast-growing shrubs

If you want to enjoy shrubs all year round, you should make sure that they are evergreen and hardy. We show examples

Plane tree: properly care for and cut the plane tree

Plane tree: properly care for and cut the plane tree

Plane trees develop into stately trees. Not all varieties are suitable for gardens. Roof and umbrella plane trees are particularly popular

Herb meadow: 6 tips for creating

Herb meadow: 6 tips for creating

The correct name for a herb meadow is lean meadow. We show you how to create them and care for them properly

Maidenhair fern, adiantum: care from A to Z

Maidenhair fern, adiantum: care from A to Z

If you like green plants, you can't ignore the fern. One of the most beautiful indoor ferns is the maidenhair fern (Adiantum). Here are the care instructions

Peonies, Paeonia: 11 tips for care

Peonies, Paeonia: 11 tips for care

Did you know: there are around 30 species of peony plants known worldwide, and only one in Central Europe. Here you can find out everything you need to know about her

Orchard meadow: creation and care - What is allowed?

Orchard meadow: creation and care - What is allowed?

Do you also remember the huge orchards from your childhood? We show you how you can create and maintain one yourself

Milk Star, Ornithogalum: Care from A to Z

Milk Star, Ornithogalum: Care from A to Z

The Ornithogalum dubium, also called milk star, is a popular pot and bed plant. We provide information about all care measures

20 plants for children's rooms: non-toxic and easy to care for

20 plants for children's rooms: non-toxic and easy to care for

Plants in children's rooms are much more than decorative objects. They often have positive effects on the indoor climate and the air. We introduce you to the plants:

Rubber tree: 13 care tips for Ficus elastica

Rubber tree: 13 care tips for Ficus elastica

Are you looking for care instructions for your rubber tree? Then you've come to the right place: We give tips on the right location, care, watering and fertilizing

Cutting hydrangeas: When is the right time?

Cutting hydrangeas: When is the right time?

Cutting or pruning hydrangeas is not as difficult as many garden owners assume. We show how to do it

Blackthorn hedge: Plant and cut correctly

Blackthorn hedge: Plant and cut correctly

Blackthorn belongs to the rose family and also to the stone fruit subfamily. There are care instructions for blackthorn here

Overwintering basil: 7 tips for caring for it in winter

Overwintering basil: 7 tips for caring for it in winter

In our latitudes, basil is difficult to overwinter outdoors. We give you tips on how to do it successfully and show hobby gardeners alternatives

Zucchini: remove male flowers?

Zucchini: remove male flowers?

Not only can you eat zucchini flowers, there are even female and male ones. What is the difference and do you have to remove male flowers?

Drying time of foundations: how long does concrete dry?

Drying time of foundations: how long does concrete dry?

A foundation is part of every stable building. Since time is an important factor in the construction of buildings, here is information about the drying time of concrete

Is the spider plant poisonous to cats, dogs and people?

Is the spider plant poisonous to cats, dogs and people?

The spider plant has been very popular as a houseplant for over 150 years. We clarify whether it is poisonous and who it can be dangerous for

Successfully combat mildew - 12 remedies for mildew

Successfully combat mildew - 12 remedies for mildew

Powdery mildew is a collective name for various plant diseases caused by fungi. We show what helps

26 ground cover plants for shade and partial shade

26 ground cover plants for shade and partial shade

Shaded areas in the garden should be provided with ground cover plants, then they offer an attractive place to retreat on hot summer days

25 hardy and evergreen ornamental trees

25 hardy and evergreen ornamental trees

With evergreen ornamental trees, a garden can be designed so that it is still beautiful to look at even in winter. We give an overview

Bleed your garden pump in 5 steps

Bleed your garden pump in 5 steps

If the garden pump no longer works properly, one option is to bleed it. We show how this works and what you need to consider

Garden pump draws air: how to fix the problem

Garden pump draws air: how to fix the problem

If the garden pump only draws air instead of pumping water, you should fix this problem quickly. We show how to do it