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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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Evergreen viburnum - varieties, care and cutting

Evergreen viburnum - varieties, care and cutting

The evergreen snowballs have the special feature that their leaves stay on the wood in winter. This is how you care for the popular ornamental shrubs

Yellow and brown leaves on houseplants - causes & tips

Yellow and brown leaves on houseplants - causes & tips

Are your houseplants worrying you and often have yellow or brown leaves? Then targeted care measures can help

Zamioculcas zamiifolia, Zamioculkas - care instructions

Zamioculcas zamiifolia, Zamioculkas - care instructions

Zamias are arum plants and easy-care houseplants that are suitable for the office. How to care for the popular Zamioculcas

Yellow leaves on angel trumpet - what to do?

Yellow leaves on angel trumpet - what to do?

Angel trumpets are popular potted plants that attract attention with their large and numerous flowers. What can you do about yellow leaves?

When and how to cut peonies correctly?

When and how to cut peonies correctly?

Peonies are cut flowers and hedge plants. Pruning in the fall will give you new strength. How to cut peonies correctly

Successfully combat spider mites on roses

Successfully combat spider mites on roses

There are different types of spider mites that appear on roses. We introduce them and give tips for successful combat

Cutting and propagating willows through willow cuttings

Cutting and propagating willows through willow cuttings

Willow is best propagated through cuttings. These are cut in summer, i.e. in July or August. We show how it works

Foam on the pond - reasons and help for foam formation

Foam on the pond - reasons and help for foam formation

Foam on the garden pond is usually just a visual problem. As a rule, it is not dangerous. This is how foam forms

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?