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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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Steppe candle, Eremurus - planting time, planting and care

Steppe candle, Eremurus - planting time, planting and care

The steppe candle places certain care demands on its owner. Find out more about the impressive steppe plant

Sun Bride, Helenium - Care

Sun Bride, Helenium - Care

Many species of sunflowers are known. They like to spread out in the garden. What should you pay attention to when caring for Helenium?

Sea lavender, limonium - planting and care

Sea lavender, limonium - planting and care

Sea lavender (Limonium) is little known, but is widespread in 350 species. This is what you need to know about caring for the decorative flowering perennial

Spiere, spar bush - planting, cutting and propagating

Spiere, spar bush - planting, cutting and propagating

Sparrows thrive in dry locations as well as moist locations. You can find further care tips for the spar bush here

Scabiosa, Scabious - Planting and caring for the scabiosa

Scabiosa, Scabious - Planting and caring for the scabiosa

Scabiose, Scabious - Planting and caring for the Scabiosa - Available as an annual or perennial plant, scabiosa is ideal for beds and borders

Prairie Lily, Camassia - Planting and Care

Prairie Lily, Camassia - Planting and Care

The prairie lily is an attractive flowering perennial in the garden. Here you will find instructions on how to care for the onion plant

Mullein, Verbascum - planting and care tips

Mullein, Verbascum - planting and care tips

The mullein likes sunny locations and develops magnificent flowers. Find out more about the figwort plant

Catnip, Nepeta cataria - planting and care

Catnip, Nepeta cataria - planting and care

Catnip (Nepeta species and varieties) - Species/Family: Perennial. Belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae)Care effort: Low. Easy to care forBlooming period: May to October with long flower spikes m

Almond trees, Prunus dulcis - care and cutting

Almond trees, Prunus dulcis - care and cutting

Almond trees can be found in many gardens, as the harbinger of spring is popular with many hobby gardeners. How is it cared for?

Golden balm, Indian nettle - location, planting and care

Golden balm, Indian nettle - location, planting and care

Also known as Indian nettle, golden balm is a great cut flower and garden perennial. How is it cared for?

Houseleek, Sempervivum - Types of Succulents & Care

Houseleek, Sempervivum - Types of Succulents & Care

You can enrich your rock garden with the different types of houseleek. How to properly care for succulents

Horned violet, Viola cornuta - care and overwintering

Horned violet, Viola cornuta - care and overwintering

The horned violet blooms from March to November with pansy-like flowers. Read our care tips for the violet plant

Golden poppy, California poppy - sowing and care

Golden poppy, California poppy - sowing and care

Gold poppies are well suited for gardeners with little time. The California poppy impresses with its yellow flowers

Goldenrod, goldenrue, solidago - profile and care

Goldenrod, goldenrue, solidago - profile and care

The goldenrod sets accents, especially in the perennial bed. How do you properly handle the daisy family? Find out here

Golden Yarrow, Achillea filipendulina - Caring for Yellow Yarrow

Golden Yarrow, Achillea filipendulina - Caring for Yellow Yarrow

The golden sheaf has a permanent place in cottage gardens and natural borders. How do you properly care for yellow yarrow?

Foxglove, Digitalis purpurea - caring for the poisonous plant

Foxglove, Digitalis purpurea - caring for the poisonous plant

Foxglove: The decorative and impressive plantain plant is one of the best-known poisonous plants. How to plant and care for it in the garden?

Torch lilies, Kniphofia - planting and care tips

Torch lilies, Kniphofia - planting and care tips

Torch lilies: The perennials belonging to the asphodel family are well suited as cut flowers. Their care is uncomplicated

Grave planting in summer - ideas for cemetery planting

Grave planting in summer - ideas for cemetery planting

There are many different ideas and options for grave planting. Is there a lack of necessary knowledge or creativity? We show how to do it

Sanding lawns: how much sand per m²?

Sanding lawns: how much sand per m²?

When it comes to lawn care, the motto “a lot helps a lot” is unfortunately not a good guide. Read how much sand is recommended for sanding the lawn

Grave care - costs per year and tax deductibility

Grave care - costs per year and tax deductibility

Is grave maintenance really tax deductible as a household-related service? Let's get to the bottom of this question