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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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Solitary trees in the garden - summer and evergreen species

Solitary trees in the garden - summer and evergreen species

Solitary trees play an important role in garden design. Which species are recommended? Which evergreen and which summergreen?

Checklist: Fall gardening

Checklist: Fall gardening

Which gardening tasks are important before winter and the first frost? We have put together a checklist of work to do in the fall

Instructions: Paint the garage door correctly

Instructions: Paint the garage door correctly

To keep the garage in good condition, you also need to maintain the gate. What should you pay attention to when painting? How to paint the garage door

Planting conifers - timing, distance and planting tips

Planting conifers - timing, distance and planting tips

Conifers are popular garden plants. Here you will find out everything you need to know about planting conifers

Pencil Bush, Euphorbia tirucalli - Care & Propagate

Pencil Bush, Euphorbia tirucalli - Care & Propagate

The pencil bush comes from South Africa, loves warmth and should be kept warm and sunny. How to care for Euphorbia tirucalli

Christmas Cactus, Schlumbergera truncata - Care

Christmas Cactus, Schlumbergera truncata - Care

The Christmas cactus is increasingly available for purchase in the run-up to Christmas. How to properly care for Schlumbergera truncata

Sal willow, Salix caprea - planting, care and cutting

Sal willow, Salix caprea - planting, care and cutting

The Sal willow (Salix Caprea) is a special form of willow. It is also called kitten willow. Find out more about care and pruning

Peas, garden pea cultivation - sowing and care

Peas, garden pea cultivation - sowing and care

Here you will find practical instructions for growing peas. This is how you can sow, care and harvest garden peas in the vegetable garden

Primroses, Primula - Planting, Care, Propagation & Overwintering

Primroses, Primula - Planting, Care, Propagation & Overwintering

Primroses are popular spring bloomers with manageable care requirements. We show you how to handle the plants correctly

Edible plants - you can find these in the forest in Germany

Edible plants - you can find these in the forest in Germany

Edible plants don't just thrive in the garden. Find out more about wild vegetables and wild herbs from the forest in this article

Umbrella bamboo - care and pruning

Umbrella bamboo - care and pruning

The umbrella bamboo does not spread as much as many of its conspecifics. Learn more about caring for this type of bamboo

Instructions: Dry lavender and lavender flowers properly

Instructions: Dry lavender and lavender flowers properly

Lavender is known for its lovely scent. We will show you how to properly preserve and dry lavender flowers

Cutting oleander - timing and instructions

Cutting oleander - timing and instructions

Oleander needs to be pruned regularly. We introduce the different types of cuts. Here you will find instructions for pruning

Overwintering potted plants outside - overwintering

Overwintering potted plants outside - overwintering

In this country, many plants can only be cultivated in pots because they are not hardy. But how do you overwinter them in the pot?

Spice plants in the garden – cultivation, care, overwintering

Spice plants in the garden – cultivation, care, overwintering

You can grow spice plants in the garden. You can find all the important information and tips on cultivation, care and wintering here

Alpine aster, Aster alpinus - planting and care

Alpine aster, Aster alpinus - planting and care

Find out everything about the Alpine aster. In our care instructions you will find information about planting and cutting Aster alpinus

Pesticides - that's what the trade offers

Pesticides - that's what the trade offers

Pesticides should only be used in emergencies. Read here which tested means the trade offers

Build your own tomato house - building instructions made of wood & foil

Build your own tomato house - building instructions made of wood & foil

The sensitive tomatoes like to be kept under cover. We'll show you how you can easily build a tomato house yourself

Buxus sempervirens arborescens - Planting, Care & Cutting

Buxus sempervirens arborescens - Planting, Care & Cutting

Buxus sempervirens is the type of boxwood most commonly found in gardens. This is how you cut the common boxwood correctly

Pests on boxwood - fight caterpillars

Pests on boxwood - fight caterpillars

The popular boxwood is unfortunately at the mercy of many pests. We'll show you which antidotes can help