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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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Overfertilization in agriculture - the effects

Overfertilization in agriculture - the effects

Agriculture is the main cause of over-fertilization. A large part comes from the animals' manure, the manure that is spread on the fields. We show you causes, consequences and possible solutions

Growing radishes: sowing the plants, care, harvesting + storage

Growing radishes: sowing the plants, care, harvesting + storage

Radishes are considered a very tasty and easy-to-grow vegetable. Whether in salads or as decoration on buffets. We'll show you how you can grow radishes yourself. This is how you become self-sufficient

Instructions for cutting columnar cherries - This is how it's done

Instructions for cutting columnar cherries - This is how it's done

How do you cut a columnar cherry correctly? What types of cuts are there? What do I need to pay attention for? We'll show you what's important if you want to cut your cherry

Cutting the ranunculus bush made easy - here's how it works

Cutting the ranunculus bush made easy - here's how it works

Cutting a ranunculus bush is not that difficult. We'll show you what you should pay attention to, what cuts there are, when the appropriate time is and which tool works

Is the hemp palm hardy? This is how you overwinter Trachycarpus properly

Is the hemp palm hardy? This is how you overwinter Trachycarpus properly

The so-called hemp palm, a popular plant from the palm family, should not be confused with the hemp plant. We'll tell you here how to overwinter your hemp palm well

When do I have to cut the witch hazel? Instructions and tips

When do I have to cut the witch hazel? Instructions and tips

With the right cut at the right time, you can enjoy your plants for a long time, and this is especially true for witch hazel. We show what you need to pay attention to when cutting witch hazel

How old do goldfish get in ponds and glass aquariums?

How old do goldfish get in ponds and glass aquariums?

With the right care, goldfish in an aquarium / garden pond can even live quite a long time. We'll show you what you need to pay attention to when caring for your goldfish in order to enjoy them for a long time

Cutting lantana - What is really important?

Cutting lantana - What is really important?

When do you have to cut the lantana? What needs to be taken into account when cutting the lantana? We answer these and other questions here and show you how it works correctly

Rhubarb is blooming - can you still eat it now? Harvest information

Rhubarb is blooming - can you still eat it now? Harvest information

A fresh rhubarb cake is something delicious and a rhubarb compote is also something delicious. But can you still harvest rhubarb after it has bloomed? We answer this question in detail

Cutting instructions for the ball maple - How to cut it correctly

Cutting instructions for the ball maple - How to cut it correctly

In order to grow a Norway maple into a real ball maple tree, it takes a bit of work. Here we will show you how to cut the ball maple in order to achieve a good result

The right time to cut Kolkwitzie - with instructions

The right time to cut Kolkwitzie - with instructions

The Kolkwitzia, also known as Kolkwitzia - mother-of-pearl bush - Linnaea amabilis, needs good care, including proper pruning. We'll show you what to pay attention to

Cutting miscanthus: When is the best time?

Cutting miscanthus: When is the best time?

When is the best time to cut the miscanthus? What do I have to consider when cutting? We answer these questions and show you how it works correctly. With tips & information for success

Japanese Maple - Instructions for proper pruning

Japanese Maple - Instructions for proper pruning

Caring for a Japanese maple also includes making the right cut at the right time. We'll show you everything you need to consider and how to cut the Japanese maple correctly

Carbonate hardness: this is how you lower or increase the KH value

Carbonate hardness: this is how you lower or increase the KH value

Every pond owner wants to provide their fish with the best water. We show what effect carbonate hardness has and how you can lower or raise it. Tips & information included

Remedies against black flies - detect and treat stings/bites

Remedies against black flies - detect and treat stings/bites

Black flies (Simuliidae) are pretty nasty beasts. We'll show you how to hunt for blood and how to recognize that you were the prey. Tips and tricks for protection against black flies and remedies for treatment

Correctly eliminate green algae in the aquarium

Correctly eliminate green algae in the aquarium

To enjoy an aquarium, you need he althy fish and a clear view. But green algae can often rob you of this joy. We show you how to get rid of green algae and how to prevent them from forming

Seed potatoes: old varieties + instructions for planting and growing yourself

Seed potatoes: old varieties + instructions for planting and growing yourself

Planting or growing your own potatoes is not that difficult. We show what you have to consider when growing potatoes, what pitfalls there are and how to care for the potato until harvest

Cutting gooseberries - the ideal time for cutting back

Cutting gooseberries - the ideal time for cutting back

Good care also results in a good harvest. Caring for gooseberries also includes cutting. We show what you need to pay attention to. Instructions for cutting gooseberries can be found here

How to cut climbing roses - to the perfect shape in 5 steps

How to cut climbing roses - to the perfect shape in 5 steps

In order for the climbing rose to grow well, it must also be well cared for. Care also includes cutting climbing roses. We show what you need to pay attention to and how best to approach it

Why wisteria doesn't bloom - causes and help

Why wisteria doesn't bloom - causes and help

The wisteria, wisteria, wisteria, as wisteria is often incorrectly called, belongs to the subfamily: Lepidoptera. We show you how to make wisteria bloom again