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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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Cambria Orchid - Care, Propagation and Cutting

Cambria Orchid - Care, Propagation and Cutting

Various multi-genus hybrids of orchids exist under the name Cambria. We'll show you how to care for them properly

Cobbler palm, Aspidistra elatior - care

Cobbler palm, Aspidistra elatior - care

Find out everything about keeping the cobbler palm. Here you will find all the information about caring for the popular houseplant

Lay paving slabs

Lay paving slabs

You can make your garden or yard attractive with paving slabs. To ensure that they last a long time, read our tips on how to lay them correctly

Build your own natural stone fountain

Build your own natural stone fountain

Natural stone fountains are real eye-catchers, but also expensive to purchase. Build your own natural stone fountain

Build and plant your own plant island

Build and plant your own plant island

Green areas in the garden or garden ponds can be enhanced with a self-built plant island. This is how you build and plant the island

Witch Hazel Shrub - Care and Cutting

Witch Hazel Shrub - Care and Cutting

Also known as witch hazel, witch hazel is a popular garden tree. Here you will find all the care information about the witch hazel bush

Busy Lieschen - care, propagation and overwintering

Busy Lieschen - care, propagation and overwintering

Here you will find instructions on how to care for the busy Lieschen as a house and garden plant. This is what you absolutely need to know

Knapweed, mountain and snowflake - care in the garden

Knapweed, mountain and snowflake - care in the garden

The knapweed is a daisy family. We introduce different varieties and give helpful tips on caring for them

Foxtail, amaranth plant - care

Foxtail, amaranth plant - care

The amaranth plant is a genus of plants in the foxtail family. Read more about the foxtail and its care

Bell vine, Cobaea scandens - care and propagation

Bell vine, Cobaea scandens - care and propagation

The bell vine is a well-known climbing plant. You can read how to care for and propagate the clawed morning glory in this article

Coconut palm, Cocos nucifera - care instructions

Coconut palm, Cocos nucifera - care instructions

Hardly any other plant reminds people of distant, sunny countries as much as the coconut palm. This is how cocos nucifera thrive here

Plant flower boxes all year round - examples of plants

Plant flower boxes all year round - examples of plants

The planting season begins. Do you already have ideas for the flower box? We continue to help. This means you can plant flower boxes all year round

Purslane, Portulaca oleracea - cultivation and care

Purslane, Portulaca oleracea - cultivation and care

Summer or spiced purslane is a wild vegetable that can be easily grown indoors or in beds. Here you will find our care tips

Killing pigeons with baking soda: what the law says

Killing pigeons with baking soda: what the law says

Home remedies are often used to get rid of pests. Read what the law says about killing pigeons with baking soda here

Increase the double rod mesh fence: this is how it works

Increase the double rod mesh fence: this is how it works

Is your fence too low? Then you will find instructions here on how to raise a double rod mesh fence. This is how the fence can be raised

Should you cut off spent sunflowers?

Should you cut off spent sunflowers?

We'll tell you whether you should cut off spent sunflowers. This must be taken into account for annual or perennial specimens

Spread lawn seeds with a spreader - 5 tips for sowing lawns

Spread lawn seeds with a spreader - 5 tips for sowing lawns

Lawn care also includes spreading seeds and fertilizer. A spreader does a good job here. More information here

Potato is brown inside: is it edible?

Potato is brown inside: is it edible?

Is a potato brown on the inside when you cut it? Can you still eat these safely? The answers can be found here

Reseeding the lawn without scarifying?

Reseeding the lawn without scarifying?

Can brown or bare spots in the lawn be quickly eliminated by simply reseeding without scarifying? You can find the answer here

Gold lacquer plant, Erysimum cheiri - care and cutting

Gold lacquer plant, Erysimum cheiri - care and cutting

It smells of violets and delights with strong flowers: gold lacquer is common in many cottage gardens. Find out more about its care