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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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Hollyhock cultivation - planting time, seeds and sowing

Hollyhock cultivation - planting time, seeds and sowing

Hollyhocks are one of the most popular garden flowers. With our tips on planting time and sowing, cultivation becomes child's play

Harlequin willow - care, cutting and diseases

Harlequin willow - care, cutting and diseases

The harlequin willow (Salix integra) is an eye-catcher in every garden. Find out more about caring for this easy-care ornamental tree

Cutting hazelnuts - timing and instructions

Cutting hazelnuts - timing and instructions

Here you will find all the information about cutting the hazelnut. We present basic rules and types of pruning for care as a shrub and hedge

Hollyhocks, Alcea rosea - diseases and pests

Hollyhocks, Alcea rosea - diseases and pests

Hollyhocks impress with their beautiful flowers, but are also popular with diseases and pests. What is important when it comes to care?

Cut ornamental willow, harlequin willow correctly

Cut ornamental willow, harlequin willow correctly

Hakuro Nishiki', a variegated harlequin willow, likes to go wild. Therefore, the correct cut is important. How to cut the ornamental willow

The basics of propagating cuttings and growing them

The basics of propagating cuttings and growing them

Many plants are best propagated from cuttings. With us you will find the 1x1 of cutting propagation briefly explained

Bonsai loses a lot of leaves - causes and solutions

Bonsai loses a lot of leaves - causes and solutions

What could be the reason if the bonsai loses a lot of leaves? Here you will find the most common causes and proven solutions at a glance

Cut Japanese ornamental cherries correctly

Cut Japanese ornamental cherries correctly

Japanese ornamental cherries are particularly popular as decoration in front gardens. In order to show off their blooms, they need the right cut

Planting tomatoes - tips for magnificent growth

Planting tomatoes - tips for magnificent growth

Tomatoes are real children of the sun and need a lot of light and warmth to germinate and grow. You need to keep this in mind when planting vegetables

Angelonia angustifolia - location, care and overwintering

Angelonia angustifolia - location, care and overwintering

The angelonia is becoming increasingly popular in this country for planting on balconies or in bowls. How do you get the flowering perennial to thrive?

Make your own quince jam

Make your own quince jam

Autumn is quince season. We'll show you how you can easily make quince jam yourself from the delicious fruits

Rosewood Tree, Jacaranda Tree - Care Instructions

Rosewood Tree, Jacaranda Tree - Care Instructions

The jacaranda tree comes from (sub)tropical areas. It is suitable as a pot plant for indoors and outdoors. What is to be considered?

Bluebell tree - care and overwintering

Bluebell tree - care and overwintering

The Chinese bluebell tree, also known as the emperor tree, is a beautiful eye-catcher with its flower umbels. How is it cared for?

Bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) - care, cutting

Bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) - care, cutting

The bald cypress has been conquering German gardens more and more in recent years. Here you can find the complete instructions for care

Pimpinelle, Sanguisorba minor - cultivation in the garden

Pimpinelle, Sanguisorba minor - cultivation in the garden

The pimpinelle grows as a perennial in the herb garden. Its delicate leaves are a versatile condiment. This is how to grow it in the garden

Red Coneflower, Echinacea purpurea - Sowing & Care

Red Coneflower, Echinacea purpurea - Sowing & Care

As a daisy family with purple-red flowers, the red coneflower is a popular ornamental plant. How to properly care for Echinacea purpurea

Get rid of maggots in organic waste and trash cans

Get rid of maggots in organic waste and trash cans

In the warm season, maggots can develop in garbage and compost. How do you successfully get rid of the pest in the trash can?

Make your own elderberry jam

Make your own elderberry jam

You can use elderberries in many ways. We'll show you how you can make delicious elderberry jam yourself

Palm tree - brown and yellow leaves & tips

Palm tree - brown and yellow leaves & tips

The causes of yellow and brown leaves and tips on palm trees are varied. We looked at the most popular indoor palms

Make your own elderflower jam

Make your own elderflower jam

You can use not only the dark berries, but also the bright flowers of the elderberry. This is how you make elderflower jam yourself