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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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Lice on the cherry tree: this is how you fight the cherry aphid - Aphids

Lice on the cherry tree: this is how you fight the cherry aphid - Aphids

Cherry trees are one of the tree species most commonly planted in gardens. We show how you can successfully combat lice on cherry trees

Harvesting wild garlic while it's blooming: can you eat it when it's blooming?

Harvesting wild garlic while it's blooming: can you eat it when it's blooming?

Have you heard that you should only pick wild garlic until it blooms? We will explain to you whether wild garlic is edible when in flower and what you should consider when harvesting it

Lichen: remove white spots on paving stones

Lichen: remove white spots on paving stones

Lichens are visually attractive on old stones, but they are often not desirable on paving stones. We show you how to properly remove the white spots

Concrete on concrete: Create cement water as an adhesive base

Concrete on concrete: Create cement water as an adhesive base

There are various ways to expand a finished concrete wall. We show how you can build concrete on concrete with cement water

Pool water for watering: yes or no? - Chlorine Water for Lawn & Co

Pool water for watering: yes or no? - Chlorine Water for Lawn & Co

In summer, the lawn needs a lot of water. So why not use the water from the pool for watering? We show what is possible when using pool water

Fight black aphids - these remedies help

Fight black aphids - these remedies help

Black aphids are not only unsightly to look at, but also harmful to plants. Here you can find out the best tools for combating aphids. Win with natural home remedies

OSB panels outdoors: seal them weatherproof

OSB panels outdoors: seal them weatherproof

OSB boards are a very popular material. We show how you can use OSB outdoors & give tips for weatherproof sealing

Olive tree - common diseases & recognize and combat pests

Olive tree - common diseases & recognize and combat pests

Here we have listed the most common pests and diseases that can affect the olive tree. Here you will find out how you can recognize it and how you can combat or prevent it

Faucet is stiff: the solution for single-lever mixers

Faucet is stiff: the solution for single-lever mixers

What to do if the faucet doesn't work? - Here you can find out what options there are to repair a steaming single-lever mixer. Tips and information that will save you from having to worry about your tradesman

Advertise an apartment: which rooms are counted?

Advertise an apartment: which rooms are counted?

When advertising an apartment, the question always arises: 1 room, 2 room - how many rooms does the apartment have. Which rooms are counted and how? We clarify

11 resistant tomato varieties defy rain & diseases

11 resistant tomato varieties defy rain & diseases

Resistant tomato varieties withstand disease and rain. We show what varieties there are and what makes them so special

There is water in the fabric softener compartment: what to do?

There is water in the fabric softener compartment: what to do?

If there is water in the fabric softener compartment of the washing machine, panic quickly sets in. We show where the water comes from and how to prevent it

Calculate the heating expansion tank - Table & Formula

Calculate the heating expansion tank - Table & Formula

In order for an expansion tank to do its job properly, it must be correctly set & selected. We show how to calculate it

Drive away crows: 11 tips to help scare away ravens

Drive away crows: 11 tips to help scare away ravens

In some areas, crows descend on cultivated fields in swarms. The target of their desire are the freshly sprouted grains. Here we will show you how you can successfully protect yourself from crows and ravens

Fighting cabbage white butterfly: what to do? 7 home remedies for cabbage caterpillars

Fighting cabbage white butterfly: what to do? 7 home remedies for cabbage caterpillars

Fight cabbage white butterfly successfully - Large holes in nasturtium leaves and cabbage plants are in most cases eaten by cabbage white caterpillars. We show what helps

Keep the tree in a bucket/pot - these trees are particularly suitable

Keep the tree in a bucket/pot - these trees are particularly suitable

Which trees are suitable for the pot? Not everyone is lucky enough to have a large garden to call their own; others have a larger terrace. We have tips and information here

Hydrangea doesn't bloom - 7 tips for new flowers

Hydrangea doesn't bloom - 7 tips for new flowers

Hydrangeas don't bloom - what to do? - Hydrangeas are actually quite easy to care for plants, but they definitely need the right substrate

Old wooden ceilings - Should they be covered, renovated or removed?

Old wooden ceilings - Should they be covered, renovated or removed?

There were times when wooden ceilings were very fashionable. But times are changing and today many people no longer want the old wooden ceilings. We'll show you what options you have

Eucalyptus dried up: cut back now?

Eucalyptus dried up: cut back now?

In this article we examine the question of whether a dried eucalyptus should be cut back

Fighting bird mites - 11 home remedies like vinegar for chicken mites

Fighting bird mites - 11 home remedies like vinegar for chicken mites

As a rule, bird mites are not dangerous to humans. They feed on bird blood. With us you will learn how you can protect your feathers from these pests and how to successfully combat chicken mites