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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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You can combine lavender with these 13 plants

You can combine lavender with these 13 plants

Lavender has many positive properties for its plant neighbors. We show which plants can be combined very well with lavender

Garlic against aphids: Make garlic broth

Garlic against aphids: Make garlic broth

Aphids are never welcome, but there are some ways to successfully combat them. We show how garlic / garlic broth can help

Algae in the garden - Lawn is slippery: what to do?

Algae in the garden - Lawn is slippery: what to do?

Algae is not only found in garden ponds. We show you how to successfully fight various algae in the garden. How to get rid of algae in the lawn:

Spider flower, Cleome hassleriana: care instructions

Spider flower, Cleome hassleriana: care instructions

Here you will find useful tips and information about caring for spider flowers (Cleome hassleriana)

8 tips for cutting herbs & harvest correctly

8 tips for cutting herbs & harvest correctly

Herbs are a popular kitchen ingredient from your own garden. Learn how to properly cut herbs; for the benefit of the plant and its flavor

Ants in raised beds: what to do?

Ants in raised beds: what to do?

Ants are beneficial insects, but they are not always welcome in every place in the garden. We show what you should do with ants in raised beds

Shell flower, water lettuce: care from A-Z

Shell flower, water lettuce: care from A-Z

Shell flower / water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) is one of the most popular and well-known floating plants. There are extensive care instructions here

Paint, varnish or glaze wooden stairs white?

Paint, varnish or glaze wooden stairs white?

The appearance of wood is purely a matter of taste. We show how a wooden staircase can be successfully painted white, glazed or varnished

Attic: OSB or splint as roof boarding?

Attic: OSB or splint as roof boarding?

Which is better as roof formwork, for the attic: OSB panels or splinting? Here we show the advantages and disadvantages of both building materials

Fighting black weevils: 6 home remedies

Fighting black weevils: 6 home remedies

Black weevils are among the most stubborn and annoying garden pests. We show how you can combat them successfully

Laying a vapor barrier: where does the vapor barrier have to go?

Laying a vapor barrier: where does the vapor barrier have to go?

Without the right insulation, no house will last very long. Here you can find all information about vapor barrier and vapor barrier

Drilling holes for sockets: dimensions and distances

Drilling holes for sockets: dimensions and distances

Placing sockets in the right place in the house or apartment is important. The respective distance is of particular importance

Garden pump doesn't work: 15 reasons & solutions

Garden pump doesn't work: 15 reasons & solutions

If the garden pump no longer works, there can be various reasons. We deliver the right solution for every problem

Dried banana peel as fertilizer - Tips for use

Dried banana peel as fertilizer - Tips for use

Banana peels are too much to throw away. We show how much power there is still in this “miracle cure”. There are fertilizer tips here

Fighting fungi in the lawn - 10 tips against fungal infestation

Fighting fungi in the lawn - 10 tips against fungal infestation

Fungi often appear on the lawn in the garden, especially in particularly humid summers. We show you how to avoid and remove fungi in the lawn

Ground cover roses: care from A - Z

Ground cover roses: care from A - Z

As flowering plants, ground cover roses are relatively easy to care for. A few precautions are enough to celebrate success. We show what has to be considered

Balcony privacy screen: 11 privacy screen ideas for the balcony

Balcony privacy screen: 11 privacy screen ideas for the balcony

With the right ideas, the balcony can be effectively and cost-effectively expanded to include privacy protection. This is an effective way to improve privacy

11 tips for cutting grass - Tools & Co

11 tips for cutting grass - Tools & Co

Do you have ornamental grasses in your garden? Then we will give you tips for pruning and cleaning out: When? How? And with what tools?

Chimney distance from walls, sockets & Co: this must be taken into account

Chimney distance from walls, sockets & Co: this must be taken into account

A fireplace in the apartment ensures a warm feeling of well-being, but you should always keep an eye on the distance to sockets and walls

Feverfew, Tanacetum parthenium: care instructions

Feverfew, Tanacetum parthenium: care instructions

Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) can be used not only as a medicinal plant, but also as a decorative houseplant. You can find the care instructions here