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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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Quick cleaning strips: Attach and remove cleaning rails - instructions

Quick cleaning strips: Attach and remove cleaning rails - instructions

There are various options for plastering a wall evenly. Here we will show you how you can achieve a clean result with the help of quick cleaning strips

Fighting willow borers: damage and remedies - Is the caterpillar poisonous?

Fighting willow borers: damage and remedies - Is the caterpillar poisonous?

There are many different pests in the garden that endanger the well-being of trees and plants. Here we introduce you to the willow borer (Cossus cossus) and how to combat it successfully

Difference between jam and knee stick explained simply

Difference between jam and knee stick explained simply

You come across the two terms Kniestock and Drempel again and again, whether when building a house or renting an attic apartment. We explain the differences and what you should pay attention to

Wallpapering OSB panels - instructions - Wallpaper on OSB - this is how it works

Wallpapering OSB panels - instructions - Wallpaper on OSB - this is how it works

You can achieve a lot when it comes to building your home with OSB boards. However, I don't like the look of these fiberboards. We show what options there are for wallpapering OSB panels

Harvesting walnuts: how to clean and store them correctly - Washing necessary?

Harvesting walnuts: how to clean and store them correctly - Washing necessary?

If you have the luxury of owning your own walnut tree, you will never have to buy walnuts again. We show you how to harvest walnuts and store them correctly. We clarify whether you can freeze walnuts

Refresh wooden table: sand and oil - Instructions in 4 steps

Refresh wooden table: sand and oil - Instructions in 4 steps

Instead of throwing a worn wooden table away as bulky waste, you can instead refurbish it with little craftsmanship (and little money). Sanding and oiling solid wood correctly takes a lot of work, but you can be proud of the final result - after all, a freshly polished dining table is the social center of many homes.

Fighting boxwood psyllids - remedies against boxwood flea

Fighting boxwood psyllids - remedies against boxwood flea

There are pests that specialize in a specific plant, the boxwood psyllid being one of them. Here you can find out how to recognize boxwood psyllid infestation and what can help against it

Sulfuric ammonia for the lawn - Ammonium sulfate fertilizer

Sulfuric ammonia for the lawn - Ammonium sulfate fertilizer

With a green, dense and leafy year, the new gardening season really begins. We show you how to get your lawn back in shape after the winter with ammonium sulfate fertilizer

Laying ridge tiles - Instructions for attaching

Laying ridge tiles - Instructions for attaching

Laying the ridge tile is possible with the right instructions. We show what options there are for laying a ridge tile on the roof yourself. With our tips you can do it too

Pineapple plant: how to grow a pineapple yourself - instructions

Pineapple plant: how to grow a pineapple yourself - instructions

The real pineapple is a bromeliad plant that forms a wreath of leaves that consists of several tiers. Instructions for pulling pineapple from pineapple yourself

Glue Styrofoam strips, attach & cut - This is how it's done

Glue Styrofoam strips, attach & cut - This is how it's done

Styrofoam strips form a very nice finish between the wall and ceiling. We show you how to properly glue Styrofoam strips. Here you can find out the tricks and tips from the professionals

Tamarind, Tamarindus indica: cultivation and care - Tamarind tree

Tamarind, Tamarindus indica: cultivation and care - Tamarind tree

Tamarind trees are also called Indian dates or sour dates. They are best known for their edible fruits. We show you how to properly care for the tamarind & and propagate it

Rinse underfloor heating - How often and when necessary?

Rinse underfloor heating - How often and when necessary?

In order for underfloor heating to work properly, it requires some care and maintenance. Flushing the underfloor heating is an important task. We show what you should pay attention to

Cutting Styrofoam - Clean cutting made easy

Cutting Styrofoam - Clean cutting made easy

No matter whether you use Styrofoam for facade insulation or in drywall construction, whether for crafts or model making - it doesn't just require the right technology to be able to cut Styrofoam

Noble roses: instructions for care and cutting - 29 fragrant varieties

Noble roses: instructions for care and cutting - 29 fragrant varieties

The noble rose: in a way it is the queen among roses. In general, the noble rose is considered to be quite sensitive and requires a lot of care, but if a few important considerations are taken, it works

Cutting corkscrew hazelnut - Properly rejuvenate corkscrew hazel

Cutting corkscrew hazelnut - Properly rejuvenate corkscrew hazel

The corkscrew hazel (Corylus avellana 'Contorta') is also known as the corkscrew hazelnut. With us you will find out how, when and where to cut the corkscrew hazel correctly

Drive away stone martens: 6 natural enemies of the marten and helpful tips

Drive away stone martens: 6 natural enemies of the marten and helpful tips

The stone marten helps against insects and snails, but is not welcome everywhere. Here we will show you a few natural ways to get rid of stone martens

Quince harvest: when are quinces ready to harvest? - The best harvest time

Quince harvest: when are quinces ready to harvest? - The best harvest time

When are quinces ripe? We show when you should harvest quinces and also how to store quinces properly

Terrace partition: 8 variants for semi-detached and terraced houses

Terrace partition: 8 variants for semi-detached and terraced houses

Terrace partition for semi-detached and terraced houses If you live in a semi-detached or terraced house, the neighbors are often a little too close. This can be seen, for example, when using Terra

Build your own hot tub - building instructions for a hot tub

Build your own hot tub - building instructions for a hot tub

Build your own wooden hot tub - building instructions for a hot tub The hot tub is also known as the Swedish barrel and is a large tub that is filled with water, under certain circumstances b