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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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Overwintering jasmine - 9 tips for the jasmine tree in winter

Overwintering jasmine - 9 tips for the jasmine tree in winter

Jasmine is a popular climbing plant with its always green leaves and & fragrant flowers. We show which varieties are hardy and give tips

Store carrots - 7 tips for overwintering carrots

Store carrots - 7 tips for overwintering carrots

There are several ways to preserve carrots for the winter. We show what options there are and how useful the refrigerator is

Tree peony, Paeonia suffruticosa: care from A - Z

Tree peony, Paeonia suffruticosa: care from A - Z

The tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa) has amazing vigor and can even be grown into trees. We show you how to care for them properly

10 hardy plants for a sunny roof terrace

10 hardy plants for a sunny roof terrace

If you have a roof terrace / terrace that is exposed to direct sun, you should pay attention to certain points when selecting plants

Using raised moor peat as potting soil - What should you bear in mind?

Using raised moor peat as potting soil - What should you bear in mind?

Raised moor peat as potting soil? Raised moor peat is still sold mixed with potting soil & - we show the alternatives and show why this is necessary

Ladybug larvae: 7 tips for use in the garden

Ladybug larvae: 7 tips for use in the garden

The ladybird's favorite food is aphids. He feeds mainly on these throughout his life. Here you can find information about the ladybird larvae

Dragon tree, Dracaena surculosa: care A - Z

Dragon tree, Dracaena surculosa: care A - Z

The dragon tree (Dracaena surculosa) comes from Africa and has a shrubby habit with numerous branches. You can find the care instructions here

Cherry tomatoes: 11 tips for growing and caring for them

Cherry tomatoes: 11 tips for growing and caring for them

Cherry tomatoes: Here you will find extensive instructions on growing & caring for cherry tomatoes. With our tips you can also have a rich harvest

Real spice bush, Calycanthus floridus: care from A to Z

Real spice bush, Calycanthus floridus: care from A to Z

Real spice bush - Calycanthus floridus. Care, propagation and cutting - what is important when caring for the hardy plant? Read more:

Make mint tea yourself - What effect does fresh mint tea have?

Make mint tea yourself - What effect does fresh mint tea have?

Anyone who grows mint in the garden or in a flower pot will primarily make mint tea from the leaves of the plant. All information & tips can be found here

Marsh iris, Iris pseudacorus: care from A to Z

Marsh iris, Iris pseudacorus: care from A to Z

The swamp iris / yellow iris (iIris-pseudacorus) is a plant that is classified as particularly protected. You can find the care instructions here

Barberry - care, cutting & Propagate

Barberry - care, cutting & Propagate

Barberries are popular shrubs for natural hedges. You can find all the information about care here

Prevent aphids - 6 home remedies for aphids

Prevent aphids - 6 home remedies for aphids

Prevent aphid infestation – Fighting aphid infestation naturally is very time-consuming. Prevention is better. How to avoid aphids

Pumpkin harvested too early? 10 tips for harvest time, storing after ripening &

Pumpkin harvested too early? 10 tips for harvest time, storing after ripening &

When is a pumpkin ripe? Anyone who grows pumpkins often wonders when harvest time will begin. We show what you need to pay attention to when storing

Decking: wood, plastic or WPC? - Pros & Cons

Decking: wood, plastic or WPC? - Pros & Cons

Decking should be durable, robust, affordable, easy to care for and much more. We show the differences in the materials + advantages and disadvantages

Plants for sunny roof terraces - 19 potted plants for hot patios

Plants for sunny roof terraces - 19 potted plants for hot patios

Maritime plants are best suited to a hot roof terrace or a very sunny terrace. Here you will find many suitable plants with pictures

Overwinter herbs - 7 tips for making herbs winter-proof

Overwinter herbs - 7 tips for making herbs winter-proof

Many popular herbs originally come from warm or Mediterranean regions of the world. We reveal how you can get herbs well over the winter here too

Is broom hardy? 13 tips for overwintering Cytisus properly

Is broom hardy? 13 tips for overwintering Cytisus properly

Overwinter gorse properly - we show you how to properly get gorse (Cytisus) over the winter

Beech - instructions for care and cutting

Beech - instructions for care and cutting

Beeches, both the common beech (Fagus sylvatica) and the copper beech (Fagus sylvatica purpurea), are robust - but still require the right care

Concrete the ground sleeves for the parasol - DIY instructions

Concrete the ground sleeves for the parasol - DIY instructions

Once you have found the right place for your parasol, you can set it in concrete. We offer DIY instructions for this here