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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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Hydrangea loses leaves/drops flowers - here's what you can do

Hydrangea loses leaves/drops flowers - here's what you can do

Hydrangeas are among the most popular garden and container plants. Here you can find out what you need to consider so that you can enjoy your plant for a long time

Overwintering Canna - this is how you overwinter Indian flower cane in a pot

Overwintering Canna - this is how you overwinter Indian flower cane in a pot

Like the dahlia, the canna has a tuber in which it collects nutrients for overwintering. You can find out here what you need to consider when overwintering. Info & Tips for the flower tube

Cutting thuja hedges - when is cutting forbidden?

Cutting thuja hedges - when is cutting forbidden?

Thuja is a genus of arborvitae and belongs to the conifer family. Thuja are greenhouses that are always green, even in winter. Tips & You can find information here

Is rosemary hardy? This is how you overwinter it in the pot/on the balcony

Is rosemary hardy? This is how you overwinter it in the pot/on the balcony

Rosemary is a very popular herb in this country and is used in a variety of ways. You can find out here what you need to consider when wintering. Tips & Information about rosemary in winter

Wasps in winter - how to deal with old wasp nests?

Wasps in winter - how to deal with old wasp nests?

A wasp colony is founded in spring when the fertilized females from the previous year awaken from hibernation as new queens. Information about the legal situation and tips can be found here

Wasp nest on the balcony of the apartment - what to do?

Wasp nest on the balcony of the apartment - what to do?

Wasps are actually completely harmless animals that are not at all interested in humans. They rarely attack people. You can find out what you should still keep in mind here

Mint is blooming - is blooming mint still edible?

Mint is blooming - is blooming mint still edible?

Can I still enjoy the mint after it has bloomed? Until when can I still eat them? Find out here. Tips & Information about mint

Is the calla/Zantedeschia hardy? Information about overwintering in the pot

Is the calla/Zantedeschia hardy? Information about overwintering in the pot

During the quarterly growth phase, which usually lasts from January to March, the calla needs cooler temperatures. Find out here what else there is to consider

Plant flower bowls individually - ideas for summer/autumn

Plant flower bowls individually - ideas for summer/autumn

Flower bowls are an attractive eye-catcher in every indoor and outdoor area. Here we have listed lots of tips and information so that you can enjoy your bowl all year round

Silk tree, Albizia julibrissin - cultivation and care - is it hardy?

Silk tree, Albizia julibrissin - cultivation and care - is it hardy?

The silk tree (sleeping tree) is interesting because it folds its leaves at night like a mimosa. Tips & You can find information about the tree here

Fight boxwood borers - these home remedies/sprays help

Fight boxwood borers - these home remedies/sprays help

The boxwood borer has only become a problem in the last few years. Tips & You can get information from us here on how to recognize it and take successful action against it

Overwintering a banana plant - 11 care tips for bananas in winter

Overwintering a banana plant - 11 care tips for bananas in winter

Bananas in German gardens are not a thing of the future, but a reality. Find out here how you can enjoy this exotic ambience in your own garden for a long time

Tomatoes have brown spots - information about blossom end rot

Tomatoes have brown spots - information about blossom end rot

If the green tomatoes are already developing brown spots, you need to act quickly. Find out what you need to consider and how you can still save the harvest. Tips and information for rescue

Citrus fertilizer - these home remedies help - make simple fertilizer yourself

Citrus fertilizer - these home remedies help - make simple fertilizer yourself

The land where the lemons bloom – hardly any other sentence in literature resonates with the longing for faraway places. Find out here how you can enjoy your plants at home

Overwintering dahlias - this is how you store dahlia tubers correctly

Overwintering dahlias - this is how you store dahlia tubers correctly

Dahlias require a little work in spring and autumn because their tubers have to be taken out of the ground for the winter. You can find out everything you need to consider here. Tips & Information for success

Are chrysanthemums hardy / perennial? Overwintering instructions

Are chrysanthemums hardy / perennial? Overwintering instructions

The most beautiful flowers of autumn are the chrysanthemums. However, the question remains: are chrysanthemums hardy? Here you can find tips & information about wintering

Overwintering fuchsias - this is how you can properly care for fuchsias in winter

Overwintering fuchsias - this is how you can properly care for fuchsias in winter

Fuchsias become more beautiful over the years and are very popular as a perennial plant. You can find out from us here what you need to consider when wintering. Tips and tricks for care:

Hedge cutting - when is it allowed? When does a ban apply due to bird protection?

Hedge cutting - when is it allowed? When does a ban apply due to bird protection?

What you need to pay attention to when trimming hedges. Tips for cutting hedges: the right time, basic rules and exceptions, as well as safety instructions can be found here

Overwintering hydrangeas - Care in the pot during the winter

Overwintering hydrangeas - Care in the pot during the winter

The hydrangea is a plant that belongs to the hydrangea family and is available in many different variations. You can find out everything you always wanted to know here

Laurel hedge - everything about proper care, planting and fertilizing

Laurel hedge - everything about proper care, planting and fertilizing

Many people decide to plant a hedge for visual reasons. It simply looks more natural and therefore more beautiful. Tips & You can find information about care here