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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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Have a wasp nest removed by the fire department: cost overview

Have a wasp nest removed by the fire department: cost overview

When a wasp's nest is discovered near a human habitation, the shock is sometimes very great. We explain who you should call in this case and what costs there may be

Candle palm lily, Yucca Gloriosa - care from A-Z - Is it hardy?

Candle palm lily, Yucca Gloriosa - care from A-Z - Is it hardy?

The Yucca gloriosa with its long green leaves and palm-like appearance is an eye-catcher on every balcony or garden. Here you will find tips & information on how to get your palm tree well over the winter

Growing a stevia plant: care from A-Z - This is how you winter properly

Growing a stevia plant: care from A-Z - This is how you winter properly

Botanically, the stevia plant is called Stevia rebaudiana, but is also known to many by names such as sweet herb, sweet leaf or honey herb. We show you how to properly care for Stevia

Silk acacia: care from A-Z - Cut the silk tree and overwinter

Silk acacia: care from A-Z - Cut the silk tree and overwinter

Silk acacias are very decorative. The plants from the mimosa family, also known as silk trees, produce beautiful, delicately scented flowers in summer. Tips for care can be found here

Process comfrey - Dry comfrey root and place on top

Process comfrey - Dry comfrey root and place on top

Growing comfrey in the garden Comfrey is an undemanding plant that thrives in sun and partial shade. We show what you can do with comfrey & and how to use it

Cherry and apple trees as half trunks: planting distance and care

Cherry and apple trees as half trunks: planting distance and care

A semi-trunk refers to grafted fruit trees on strong or medium-growing seedling bases. We show how it is done with apples and cherries

Labeling stones in a weatherproof way - this is how you can do it on stone + slate

Labeling stones in a weatherproof way - this is how you can do it on stone + slate

Labeling stones - tips and instructions - Stones, including natural stones, with inscriptions are an original decoration idea. You can find out how to label stones correctly here

Hydrangeas, rhododendrons and hibiscus smoke - Dangers of drugs

Hydrangeas, rhododendrons and hibiscus smoke - Dangers of drugs

Brand new, but not new: hydrangea theft in Germany. Here you can find out what's really behind it and what dangers smoking garden plants poses

Cutting Clematis: Instructions for late and early flowering varieties

Cutting Clematis: Instructions for late and early flowering varieties

If you are not sure how and especially when to cut your clematis, it is best to follow the flowering period. We show what needs to be taken into account when it comes to cutting groups

Prevent and combat rose rust: 6 organic home remedies

Prevent and combat rose rust: 6 organic home remedies

Rose rust is one of the most common diseases affecting roses. We will tell you how rose rust can be prevented and how you can successfully combat rose rust. Read more here

Closing gaps in the lawn: reseeding in 5 steps - Gaps in the lawn

Closing gaps in the lawn: reseeding in 5 steps - Gaps in the lawn

Gaps & bare spots in the lawn can be traced back to many causes. The important thing is that they can be repaired with little effort. We will explain to you how it works

Marsh marigold in the pond: location, care and propagation

Marsh marigold in the pond: location, care and propagation

The marsh marigold (C altha palustris) belongs to the family Ranunculaceae (buttercup family). Here you will find extensive instructions for care with lots of tips

Facing or painting the house base? Advantages and disadvantages

Facing or painting the house base? Advantages and disadvantages

Whether you should paint or cover the base of a house is not always just a question of your own taste. We show what you should pay attention to and the reasons why

Apply mineral plaster & - Instructions & Cost

Apply mineral plaster & - Instructions & Cost

Mineral plaster is a good way to seal walls and make them visually attractive. Here you can find out how to apply mineral plaster &

Presentation balcony: Costs for add-on balcony kits made of wood

Presentation balcony: Costs for add-on balcony kits made of wood

An alternative to the extension balcony can be the so-called projection balcony for those who would like to add a balcony to the house. We show you what you should pay attention to

Clivia care - Repotting and propagating Clivie - Is it poisonous?

Clivia care - Repotting and propagating Clivie - Is it poisonous?

The Clivia is a very popular evergreen houseplant. The plant is a bit demanding, but we show what you should pay attention to. Tips for repotting and propagating

Build your own pedestal - with/without drawers - instructions

Build your own pedestal - with/without drawers - instructions

You can get a lot of space out of a small amount of living space. A platform in the apartment creates more storage space and is a visual highlight & you gain distance from the often cold floor

Blue Girl Pine: Care and Cutting - Attitude as a bonsai

Blue Girl Pine: Care and Cutting - Attitude as a bonsai

Many Japanese trees have found their way into home gardens, mostly as bonsai. The blue maiden pine is not only found in the garden as a bonsai. We show you how to care for them properly

Plastic bed border: the advantages and disadvantages of the bed border

Plastic bed border: the advantages and disadvantages of the bed border

Bed borders made of plastic and concrete have long been the pioneers in the entire spectrum of materials for bed borders. But what does it look like today? We clarify

Build your own septic tank - What else is allowed?

Build your own septic tank - What else is allowed?

Can you build a septic tank yourself? What do you have to consider? What is allowed? We show you what you need to pay attention to so that wastewater runs its course properly