Knowledge bank of a gardener and gardener

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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

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

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

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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

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

Clay soil is often difficult to cultivate and allows rainwater to seep away poorly, making it difficult for anything to grow in this area. Here you will find out how you can loosen up clay soil and get a green and he althy lawn even in difficult soil conditions

The chain link fence is still one of the most popular types of fence. Here you can find out what costs per meter you should expect if you want to set up a chain link fence. We will show you which modules, materials and tools you need and what you should pay attention to when setting it up yourself and paying for the assembly

Unlike honey bees, wild bees live as hermits. They need sheltered places to build nesting holes. We will show you what you should pay attention to when building a wild bee hotel. In our instructions you will find out which materials are suitable and where the right location is

If cared for properly, fruit trees are beautiful potted plants for the terrace and look just as good on their own as when planted with small bedding perennials or strawberries. Here you will find out everything you need to know about cutting dwarf fruit

Who wouldn't like to have rare flowers in their garden? Some flowers are generally rare, others are only rarely found in certain colors. Here you will find a list of rare flowers & flower bulbs in alphabetical order

Clematis wilt is a fungal disease. The fungal spores wait in the ground for an opportunity to arise. Here you will find out which varieties of clematis wilt there are, how to recognize them and how you can successfully combat and avoid them

If thick pillows of algae float in the water of the garden pond or aquarium, it is always a warning signal that something is wrong with the water quality. Here you will find out how to successfully combat and prevent thread algae in the aquarium

If worms are found in cherries, then they are the larvae of the cherry fruit fly. With us you will find out how best to protect your cherry harvest from maggots. Here you will find many successful tips against cherry fruit fly infestation

In addition to water and the sun, plants also need certain inorganic compounds, which they obtain from the soil via their roots, and without which growth is simply not possible. Here you can find out how to lower the pH value in the soil

If you want to cultivate climbing plants on your balcony, you have to take a few things into account. First of all, the location of the balcony is crucial. You can find all other tips and important information here in this text and also many illustrated examples of climbing plants

The white-gray or moss-green spotted patina of an old terracotta pot is something valuable for some people. It arises over time due to environmental influences. Not everyone likes this look. We show you how you can protect your terracotta pots from weathering or remove the patina

Herbal soil is a fairly loose soil that is usually interspersed with quartz sand. Here you will find out how to mix herbal soil yourself and how you can refine purchased soil so that your herbs can grow he althily

Instructions for sowing, growing and caring for climbing zucchini in your own vegetable garden. You can find tips for climbing aids and care here

If you already have a nice terrace, you can also cover it with wood. But does it always have to be expensive tropical wood or are there cheaper solutions? We show what you need to consider with the different types of wood. Here you will find all the advantages and disadvantages

Vine tomatoes are often not too sensitive and are much less likely to suffer from brown and late blight. We'll show you what you need to pay attention to when caring for it and getting a good harvest

Every child knows that the four-leaf clover is supposed to bring good luck. Accordingly, the clover is one of the most popular symbols and gifts for celebrations. We show how long this symbol has been around and what meaning the 4-leaf clover has among the Celts and in Christianity

Breed wild bees in the garden instead of driving them away! Bees are a broad term. Most people only think of the well-known honey bee. But there are also wild bees that are also very important for the he alth of nature. We'll show you how you can build a beautiful home for you

If your plants stop growing, wilt and the leaves turn yellow, this may be due to root lice, which like to attack plants in their thousands. Here you will find all the important information about combating it

The Canary Island date palm is a feather palm and is suitable as an indoor palm or as a pot plant for the terrace. Here you can find out everything about caring for a he althy plant with a long life expectancy

A rain barrel in the garden makes watering easier and you can also save money on water costs. But what do you do with the water barrel in winter? Here you can find out how to properly handle the various water storage tanks in frosty conditions