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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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Yellow/narrow columnar yew, Taxus baccata - care from A-Z

Yellow/narrow columnar yew, Taxus baccata - care from A-Z

Columnar yews are very easy to care for, but the different varieties have their own characteristics. Here you can find out everything about caring for the column yew. With our tips & information you can ensure he althy growth and a long life for the columnar yew in your garden

Overwinter Physalis plants and cut them correctly

Overwinter Physalis plants and cut them correctly

The delicious fruits no longer just have to be purchased at the fruit shop around the corner. Simply bring the plants into your garden and grow the small, orange fruits yourself. We show you how to properly cut and overwinter the Physalis

Remove bee nest from roller shutter box - here's how to get rid of it

Remove bee nest from roller shutter box - here's how to get rid of it

If you have discovered a bee's nest on your roller shutter, balcony, house or in the garden: don't panic! We'll show you how to deal with it and gentle methods to relocate the bees

Ornamental pepper care in the pot - Is Naschzipfel poisonous or edible?

Ornamental pepper care in the pot - Is Naschzipfel poisonous or edible?

They belong to the Solanaceae (nightshade) plant family. While the normal ornamental pepper, as its name suggests, is actually only intended for decorative purposes, Naschzipfel and Feuerküßchen are vegetable peppers or, in other words, edible ornamental peppers. Here you can find out everything about proper care

Transplanting roses - this way, young and old roses will bloom again quickly

Transplanting roses - this way, young and old roses will bloom again quickly

It happens that beds with roses or climbing roses have to be transplanted. What is to be considered? Here you will find out how to transplant young or old roses and what needs to be taken into account

Clematis 'Nelly Moser' - cutting and care from A-Z

Clematis 'Nelly Moser' - cutting and care from A-Z

The Clematis 'Nelly Moser' is particularly striking because of its large and beautifully colored flowers. You can get everything you need to know about caring for clematis / Clematis 'Nelly Moser' here

Shade trees: 14 trees that grow in the shade - shady locations

Shade trees: 14 trees that grow in the shade - shady locations

There is hardly a worse location for plants than a place in the shade. However, there are also shade trees that don't mind the shade. Here we will show you the right shrubs and trees for shade

Fighting pear rust: sprays and home remedies for pear rust

Fighting pear rust: sprays and home remedies for pear rust

When the fruit trees in the garden get sick, it hurts a real garden lover almost as much as if a close human acquaintance gets sick. We will show you the causes and the best treatment options for pear rust (pear rust)

Fight Colorado potato beetles naturally

Fight Colorado potato beetles naturally

This pest also spread with the potato. You can fight it with chemical agents or with natural enemies. How to combat the potato pest “potato beetle”

Steel terrace/steel balcony: Cost of a steel structure for terraces

Steel terrace/steel balcony: Cost of a steel structure for terraces

A steel balcony can also be added to the house later. Such a project must be planned by an architect and calculated by a structural engineer. Here you will find all the information you need and cost examples for various options

Harvestman spider in the house: is it poisonous? Profile, food and co

Harvestman spider in the house: is it poisonous? Profile, food and co

Harvestmen are arachnids that can be found in almost every household. They have an ovoid body that hangs between very long legs. We will show you how to recognize the animals and how you can successfully keep them away and fight them

Gabion stones: which size to choose? Calculate filling quantities correctly

Gabion stones: which size to choose? Calculate filling quantities correctly

Gabions have a certain similarity to a natural stone wall, in which the stones are also stacked loosely on top of each other. Gabions are very versatile and can be used not only as a wall but also as a planter. We will show you how easy it is to calculate the gabion filling

Soil report: Cost overview - when necessary, when mandatory?

Soil report: Cost overview - when necessary, when mandatory?

With a soil report you get information about the condition of a soil. As a rule, a soil report is carried out to provide information about the geological conditions of a property. We will show you what you should pay attention to and when a soil report is mandatory

Home remedies for wasps - 13 ways to get rid of them

Home remedies for wasps - 13 ways to get rid of them

Here you will find tips on how best to protect yourself against wasps, how to get rid of them correctly and what home remedies are available for protection

Secure birdhouses and nesting boxes from cats - this is how you protect birds

Secure birdhouses and nesting boxes from cats - this is how you protect birds

Bird feeders - secure from cats. As entertaining as it is to watch the local garden birds eating and arguing in the feeder: when cats discover the feathered birdies

Sour cherry - care instructions: tips for the morello cherry

Sour cherry - care instructions: tips for the morello cherry

Sour cherries require less space than sweet cherries. We give tips on care and proper cutting

Which attic insulation can be walked on immediately?

Which attic insulation can be walked on immediately?

Attic insulation is a sensible way to conserve energy in the house. We show which insulations can be walked on immediately

Planting asparagus: 9 tips for growing asparagus

Planting asparagus: 9 tips for growing asparagus

Instructions for growing asparagus in the vegetable garden. Planting, care and harvesting when growing asparagus - here are all the tips for growing it yourself

Where are weed killers banned? This is what the law says

Where are weed killers banned? This is what the law says

Weed killers should be used with caution. They often contain pure chemicals and are anything but environmentally friendly. We show what you should definitely pay attention to, what legal consequences it can have and what good alternatives there are to destroying weeds

Sunny balcony: 13 balcony plants for the blazing sun on the south side

Sunny balcony: 13 balcony plants for the blazing sun on the south side

With just a few potted plants, even the smallest balcony can be transformed into a green oasis. Filled with wonderful scents and strong colors. Not all plants can tolerate the full sun of a south-facing balcony. We show which plants fit well on the south-facing balcony