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

With just a few potted plants, even the smallest balcony can be transformed into a green oasis. Filled with wonderful scents and strong colors. Not all plants can tolerate the full sun of a south-facing balcony. We show which plants fit well on the south-facing balcony

Snails have become more and more of a pest in recent years. The mild winters help more and more animals survive. Here you will find out how to deal with slug pellets, what ingredients it contains and how you should react if you are poisoned with slug pellets

The rhinoceros beetle, botanically called Oryctes nasicornis, is an insect that belongs to the order of beetles. It can reach a size of up to 4.5 centimeters. You can find out many other interesting facts about the rhinoceros beetle and its useful role in the garden here

There are quite a few different types of bamboo that you can grow yourself from bamboo seeds. The species differ in height, suitability and location requirements. We show what you need to consider when extracting and using bamboo seeds

In order to install the right technology (filters and the like) for your pond, you have to be able to calculate the pond volume. We show how to calculate the pond volume of different pond shapes and how to calculate the optimal pond size

Tomatoes are almost a standard part of every garden. If the plants are he althy, grow, bloom and later bear plenty of fruit, everything is fine. But if the tomatoes get sick, the joy is quickly over. We show which tomato diseases there are and how to fight or prevent them. A comprehensive lexicon of tomato diseases with pictures

A pond in the garden is a nice thing if it is cared for properly. Since a pond is usually a biotope that houses various representatives of flora and fauna, it is easy for pollution to occur, which can significantly disrupt the delicate balance. We show you how to avoid, remove and dispose of pond sludge

Pussy willows are the seed heads of the willow. The willow is one of the most widespread trees. It is also suitable for hedge planting. We clarify what the ban on the pussy willows and nature conservation is all about

Lawns need to be fertilized if they want them to be beautiful and strong. It should also be full of lawn grasses and not completely overgrown with weeds. Lime nitrogen fertilizer is often recommended. How should it be used, what kind of improvement does it bring? We'll show you in this article

One of the most common pests on orchids is the white mealybug, which can be recognized by white cotton-like webs. They are located on stems, shoots and leaves as well as on flowers and in the roots. Combating it is possible in different ways. We show what options are available

The veiltail is a form of goldfish that is characterized by extravagant color displays and prefers to live in an aquarium rather than a garden pond. We will show you everything that goes into keeping and caring for the veiltail in a species-appropriate manner

If you spot a large brown beetle in your garden and are not sure whether it is a May beetle or a June beetle, we will show you the differences. Here you will find out how easy it is to tell the two beetles apart and what danger they pose to the garden

Instructions on how to get rid of ants in the house. You can use these remedies to combat ants in homes. We will show you the cause of ants in the house and what means (including home remedies) you can use to successfully combat ants in your home

The purple magnolia 'Susan' impresses with its beautiful flower color. The flowers are ruby red to magenta and white with a delicate purple interior. We will show you what care the purple magnolia (Magnolia liliiflora) needs and how to overwinter it successfully

The light trench is becoming increasingly important when building houses. Because fewer and fewer people want to do without the basement in their own house. The basement should be provided with sufficient daylight. We will show you what options there are to get light from outside through the basement window

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Clematis 'The President' is one of the large-flowered clematis. The velvety, blue-violet flowers can grow to a size of 12 - 18 cm. You can find out everything you need to know about proper care here

The egg-shaped kiwi originally comes from southern China but is now widespread worldwide and is a climbing plant. We show which varieties can grow well in your garden and how to properly care for the kiwi

The rhododendron is an extremely decorative garden plant that rewards proper care with lush flowers. We show how you can properly fertilize the rhododendron and which home remedies you can use

Rhododendrons can develop into magnificent garden plants. Find out everything about care, pruning and rhododendron pests in our guide. We show you how you can enjoy your rhododendron for a long time