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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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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

Instructions: Grave care in winter - here's what to do

Instructions: Grave care in winter - here's what to do

Grave care is also a very big issue in winter. We show what is possible and necessary for grave care in the cold season

Make your own grave arrangements for the Sunday of the Dead - DIY instructions

Make your own grave arrangements for the Sunday of the Dead - DIY instructions

You can also make grave arrangements for the Sunday of the Dead yourself. On Sunday of the Dead, people flock to the cemeteries to honor and remember the dead

Houseplants for allergy sufferers

Houseplants for allergy sufferers

Certain houseplants are particularly suitable for allergy sufferers because they filter pollutants from the air. We introduce popular plants

Make your own grave arrangement and grave bouquet - instructions

Make your own grave arrangement and grave bouquet - instructions

Grave bouquet for Eternal Sunday (Sunday of the Dead) - The deceased are remembered on the Sunday before the first Sunday in Advent

Blue Pipe Grass, Molinia caerulea - care and cutting

Blue Pipe Grass, Molinia caerulea - care and cutting

In farm and heath gardens, but also in pots, the blue pipe grass fascinates with its graceful growth. What you need to know about sweet grass

Autumn aster, rough-leaf aster, Aster novae-angliae - care

Autumn aster, rough-leaf aster, Aster novae-angliae - care

There are many types of asters. In this article we introduce autumn asters, more precisely the rough-leaf aster, in more detail

Larkspur (Delphinium) - profile and care tips

Larkspur (Delphinium) - profile and care tips

In the summer months, the flowering delphinium enriches every perennial bed. We'll tell you what's important when it comes to caring for it

Golden Spurge, Euphorbia polychroma - Planting and Care

Golden Spurge, Euphorbia polychroma - Planting and Care

The golden spurge is suitable for normal beds as well as for borders and rock gardens. This is how you properly care for the spurge plant

Hostas, hostas - care and propagation

Hostas, hostas - care and propagation

Hostas are popular garden plants because you can beautify shady areas with the decorative foliage perennials. Our care tips