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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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Overwintering hibiscus - this is how it survives the winter - 7 tips

Overwintering hibiscus - this is how it survives the winter - 7 tips

The hibiscus, a flowering tree originally from China and India, is also known in German as marshmallow. Tips & You can find information about wintering here:

Plant a winter-hardy flower box - these plants are suitable

Plant a winter-hardy flower box - these plants are suitable

At the end of September and beginning of October the first leaves fall, the forests, parks and gardens slowly begin to become bare. To ensure that your balcony does not suffer the same fate, here are tips:

Glue rings on fruit trees - when to attach them? Recipe to make yourself

Glue rings on fruit trees - when to attach them? Recipe to make yourself

When to attach? How are you? - Glue rings deter pests from climbing up the trunks of fruit trees. This is how you attach glue rings correctly

Thuja occidentalis Columna - Care and cutting of the columnar thuja

Thuja occidentalis Columna - Care and cutting of the columnar thuja

Better known as columnar thuja, the Thuja occidentalis Columna is characterized by its narrow columnar shape and medium-strong growth. Tips and information on care and cutting:

Red clover in the lawn - how to properly combat red clover

Red clover in the lawn - how to properly combat red clover

It is a very difficult thing to remove red clover from the lawn. There are some remedies on the market that promise help. We'll show you different ways to fight it

Cutting beech hedges - instructions + when is the best time

Cutting beech hedges - instructions + when is the best time

Cutting beech hedges - when? Hornbeam hedge or European beech hedge? We have information and tips for you here

Hedgehog hibernation - information about the beginning, duration, body temperature, etc

Hedgehog hibernation - information about the beginning, duration, body temperature, etc

Our little prickly friends, the hedgehogs, are known to hibernate. What exactly is hibernation used for? You can find lots of useful tips and information here

Frost damage to the olive tree - what to do if it doesn't sprout?

Frost damage to the olive tree - what to do if it doesn't sprout?

How do I recognize frost damage? What options do I have to save my olive tree? Find out from us here:

Bornholm daisy - care and overwintering

Bornholm daisy - care and overwintering

Bornholm daisies - care, location and making them bloom - everyone knows daisies for the garden: they are white and bloom beautifully all summer long

Brown spots on rose petals - cause + What helps the roses?

Brown spots on rose petals - cause + What helps the roses?

Where do the brown spots on rose petals come from? What can I do about it? Find out here with us

Growing Radicchio Salad - Care in the Vegetable Garden

Growing Radicchio Salad - Care in the Vegetable Garden

The origin of radicchios begins with the common chicory, also known as chicory. Tips and information about care can be found here

Cutting weigela - instructions and information at the best time

Cutting weigela - instructions and information at the best time

Cutting back weigela, pruning - weigelia are tough. They tolerate pruning well and sprout again willingly. We'll tell you how to cut them back

Flies in the attic/converted attic - what helps?

Flies in the attic/converted attic - what helps?

Why are there flies in my attic? What can I do against the intruders? Find out here

Vinegar and vinegar essence against weeds - suitable as a weed killer?

Vinegar and vinegar essence against weeds - suitable as a weed killer?

Weed destruction with vinegar: vinegar essence and vinegar cleaner - You often read: vinegar and vinegar cleaner are suitable as weed killers. Is that correct? Find out more here

Columnar apple tree care - cutting and list of columnar apple varieties

Columnar apple tree care - cutting and list of columnar apple varieties

If you have little space available and still want to grow fruit, it is important to find the right fruit for your taste. Tips and information about the pillar apple

Recognizing mite bites on humans - are wood mites dangerous?

Recognizing mite bites on humans - are wood mites dangerous?

Mite bites on humans - are they dangerous, what to do? - There are many different types of mites. The smallest are only 0.1 millimeters in size. More information can be found here:

Wound closure after tree cutting - this is how you seal the cut surface

Wound closure after tree cutting - this is how you seal the cut surface

Many wound closure products are available commercially. Which ones are the right ones or do you really need? Find out here from us and get tips and information on the topic

Tree diseases from A to Z - information on diagnosis and treatment

Tree diseases from A to Z - information on diagnosis and treatment

Both coniferous and deciduous trees can be affected by tree diseases. We have listed the most common ones here. See what the cause is and what you can do about it

Fly repellent - these plants and herbs keep flies away

Fly repellent - these plants and herbs keep flies away

Plants to repel flies - plants against flies They can be quite a nuisance: flies in the house. Especially in rural areas it is often difficult to get rid of the many flies

Weigelia, Weigelia - Varieties, care and propagation + Is it poisonous?

Weigelia, Weigelia - Varieties, care and propagation + Is it poisonous?

The weigela bears its name after Christian Ehrenfried von Weigel and includes twelve species and therefore around one hundred and fifty to two hundred varieties. You can find tips and information about the plant here