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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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Is cherry laurel hardy? - Winter properly - Winter tips

Is cherry laurel hardy? - Winter properly - Winter tips

The cherry laurel has now become an integral part of home gardens. Here you can find out how you can safely preserve cherry laurel over the winter

Overwintering cacti outdoors - Care in winter

Overwintering cacti outdoors - Care in winter

Information on caring for and overwintering hardy and non-hardy cacti and cactuses. The most important facts are clearly explained here

Ornamental banana, Musa Banana - care and instructions for overwintering

Ornamental banana, Musa Banana - care and instructions for overwintering

If you want to overwinter the ornamental banana (Musa Banana) properly, it needs the right care. Here we will show you instructions on how to get your banana through the winter well

Overwintering flower bulbs: Information for 15 types of flower bulbs

Overwintering flower bulbs: Information for 15 types of flower bulbs

Many hobby gardeners who have a flower bed in their garden or even just on their balcony are used to buying new flower bulbs every year. Here you can find out how to overwinter them

Let green tomatoes ripen in autumn: this way they will still turn red

Let green tomatoes ripen in autumn: this way they will still turn red

Should you let unripe green tomatoes ripen? As popular as tomatoes are, opinions differ when it comes to the question of whether it makes sense to let unripe green tomatoes ripen. We clarify

Black-eyed Susan overwintering - Is it hardy?

Black-eyed Susan overwintering - Is it hardy?

The black-eyed Susan (Thunbergia alata) can enchant you with its beautiful flowers. Here you can find information on how to overwinter them

Overwintering Pennisetum Grass - How to do it - Is it hardy?

Overwintering Pennisetum Grass - How to do it - Is it hardy?

Overwintering Pennisetum grass is not that difficult. We'll show you what you need to consider so that you can still enjoy your pennisetum next year

Refining OSB panels: painting, varnishing or wallpapering?

Refining OSB panels: painting, varnishing or wallpapering?

An OSB board is practical to process and can also be used as a decorative material. Here you can find out how to paint, varnish and wallpaper OSB boards. Tips & Information for you

Have a hedge trimmed: all costs and prices at a glance

Have a hedge trimmed: all costs and prices at a glance

A beautiful and he althy hedge also needs regular and, above all, the right cut in the garden. You can do this yourself or you can have the hedge trimmed

Scratch plaster: instructions for applying and painting

Scratch plaster: instructions for applying and painting

Scratch plaster is a visually attractive way to individually design your house wall. In our instructions you will learn how to apply and paint scratch plaster correctly. Tips & Info

Banana palm - 33 tips for care and overwintering

Banana palm - 33 tips for care and overwintering

Most of the banana plants available from us are called banana palms. Here you can find out everything about proper care, harvesting, propagation, wintering and much more

Build your own wasp trap - with a glass bottle + attractant recipe

Build your own wasp trap - with a glass bottle + attractant recipe

Now that the days are getting warmer, the time of the unloved wasps begins. Unlike bees, for example, wasps don't just eat sweet foods. We build an effective wasp trap

These 5 evergreen climbing plants are also hardy

These 5 evergreen climbing plants are also hardy

Plants often also have a visual aspect to fulfill in the garden. Here we show you climbing plants that are not only always green but also hardy. You can find all information here

Natural sprays for fruit trees - when & what to spray with

Natural sprays for fruit trees - when & what to spray with

Pests on fruit trees are generally an annoying and unpleasant thing. Here you will find out how you can successfully combat these pests and prevent infestation with sprays

Pricking vegetables: information for vegetable plants such as spinach, corn & Co

Pricking vegetables: information for vegetable plants such as spinach, corn & Co

Prick -French Transplant seedlings. You should prick out to separate the plants and give them more space to grow. We'll show you what you should pay attention to

Parapet height for window & balcony - you should pay attention to this

Parapet height for window & balcony - you should pay attention to this

The parapet height is a factor that should not be neglected in new buildings. There are many regulations for balconies and windows. We have compiled the most important points here for your safety

Damp interior walls - Causes & Elimination - All information is available here

Damp interior walls - Causes & Elimination - All information is available here

You notice moisture damage on your interior walls and wonder, what now? Do you need to renovate or even completely modernize so that moisture doesn't build up even more in the walls? This is a serious problem that needs to be addressed immediately to prevent it from getting worse and increasing costs.

Wood protection gel - An alternative wood protection agent?

Wood protection gel - An alternative wood protection agent?

In order for wood to remain long-lasting, it must be properly cared for and protected. Here we will show you what advantages wood protection gel offers and how to use it correctly. Tips & Info

Adjust the window yourself - instructions & Notes on costs

Adjust the window yourself - instructions & Notes on costs

If windows don't close properly, the apartment can get cold very quickly and heating costs skyrocket, which is exactly how mold can form. We continue to help

Pile foundation: These are the costs for a single-family home

Pile foundation: These are the costs for a single-family home

A solid and stable foundation is the basis of every building. The pile foundation is a special way of firmly anchoring a foundation in the ground. We show the costs of owning your own home