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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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Building instructions for an oven (for outside)

Building instructions for an oven (for outside)

In the garden you can not only grill, but also bake. With our instructions you can easily build an outdoor oven

Making nettle manure - instructions

Making nettle manure - instructions

Whether as fertilizer or for plant protection – nettle leaves have many uses in the garden. This is how you make nettle manure

Passionflower - location and care instructions

Passionflower - location and care instructions

Passion flowers are popular climbing and climbing plants that can grow several meters high. Learn how to care for passiflorae

Poisonous flowers in the garden - danger to cats, dogs & Co

Poisonous flowers in the garden - danger to cats, dogs & Co

Beauty can be deceiving, this also applies to the world of flowers. In this article we provide information about poisonous garden flowers

Pubic flowers, Aeschynanthus - varieties and care instructions

Pubic flowers, Aeschynanthus - varieties and care instructions

Find out everything about keeping pubic flowers in this article. This is what you need to know about Aeschynanthus varieties and care

Carport - choice of material: wood or glued wood

Carport - choice of material: wood or glued wood

Would you like to build a wooden carport? We help you choose the material! It should definitely have these properties

Mandevilla - care, propagation and overwintering

Mandevilla - care, propagation and overwintering

Mandevilla are suitable potted plants for balconies, terraces and winter gardens. This is how you care for, propagate and overwinter the plants

Build your own patio pond - instructions for creating it

Build your own patio pond - instructions for creating it

Are you planning a pond on the terrace or balcony? Our instructions provide tips for investing. How to build a patio pond

Remove and permanently combat red algae

Remove and permanently combat red algae

If the garden pond turns red, red algae is the cause. They reduce the oxygen content in the water. This is how they are fought

Instructions & Tips for pruning fruit trees

Instructions & Tips for pruning fruit trees

No matter the apple, plum or cherry tree, fruit trees in the garden need regular pruning. This is what matters when pruning fruit trees

Cherry tree pruning - time to prune

Cherry tree pruning - time to prune

With the right pruning, the cherry tree in the home garden will stay fit even after years. We give the right tips for cutting

Cutting old apple trees - instructions for rejuvenation

Cutting old apple trees - instructions for rejuvenation

An apple tree in the garden is a reliable source of fruit for years to come. How to care for, prune and rejuvenate older apple trees

Cutting an old cherry tree - instructions for rejuvenation

Cutting an old cherry tree - instructions for rejuvenation

It is never too late for targeted pruning, not even with old cherry trees. We show you how to rejuvenate the cherry

Is cherry laurel poisonous - plant and berries?

Is cherry laurel poisonous - plant and berries?

If you want to be safe with cherry laurel, you should know the toxicity of the plant components. We explain the background

Cotoneaster, creeping medlar - care and propagation

Cotoneaster, creeping medlar - care and propagation

Carpet mistletoe is a popular and effective ground cover. We explain the necessary care measures for the cotoneaster

Is ivy poisonous to people and animals?

Is ivy poisonous to people and animals?

Is all parts of the common ivy, which grows in many of our gardens, poisonous? What do you have to consider as a gardener or animal owner?

Popular winter bloomers - perennials, shrubs & woody plants

Popular winter bloomers - perennials, shrubs & woody plants

In the gray season, the smallest splashes of color delight us. We show which winter bloomers provide friendly colors in the house

Planting a hedge - instructions and distance from the fence/neighbors

Planting a hedge - instructions and distance from the fence/neighbors

If you want to plant a hedge, you should know the permitted distance to the fence or neighbor. Our instructions will help you plant hedges

Flowering hedge plants - varieties and plants

Flowering hedge plants - varieties and plants

Flowering hedges are usually not only a privacy screen, but also a feast for the eyes. We present the most beautiful varieties and give planting tips

Evergreen, easy-care hedge - which hedge plants?

Evergreen, easy-care hedge - which hedge plants?

The selection of hedge plants is huge. We present plants that make great evergreen, easy-care hedges