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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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Pampas grass - care, pruning, cutting

Pampas grass - care, pruning, cutting

Pampas grass with its soft tufts is a decorative ornamental grass for the garden. Find out more about care and cutting here

Caring for Giant Miscanthus, Miscanthus Giganteus

Caring for Giant Miscanthus, Miscanthus Giganteus

Giant Miscanthus is a tall-growing ornamental grass that can be planted as a privacy screen. Find out everything you need to know about caring for it

Garden tips for June - garden calendar

Garden tips for June - garden calendar

In our garden calendar for June you will find helpful garden tips for flower, fruit, vegetable and vine care in early summer

Transplanting potted plants - instructions for repotting

Transplanting potted plants - instructions for repotting

Transplanting plants and potted plants as well as houseplants is very easy. Find out how to repot plants correctly here

Laburnum - care and cutting

Laburnum - care and cutting

Its yellow flowers give the laburnum a striking appearance. In order for it to bloom beautifully, you need to care for it and cut it properly

Flame tree - care, cutting and overwintering

Flame tree - care, cutting and overwintering

If you don't know the flame tree yet, you can find out everything you need to know about planting and caring for the beautiful tropical plant in our specialist article

Pepper tree - care as a bonsai

Pepper tree - care as a bonsai

The pepper tree can grow quite large, but can also be grown as a bonsai. Find out more in our guide

Make plant supports yourself - support plants

Make plant supports yourself - support plants

Many plants need support. Find out which supports are suitable for tall perennials or wind-susceptible shrubs

Privacy fence - comparison of materials

Privacy fence - comparison of materials

A privacy screen keeps unwanted glances away from the balcony, terrace or garden. What materials can a privacy fence be made of?

Wood sorrel, wood sorrel, oxalis - care

Wood sorrel, wood sorrel, oxalis - care

Wood sorrel feels at home in rock gardens, but also in pots and smaller containers. With our instructions, care becomes child's play

Flame flower, care, cutting and overwintering

Flame flower, care, cutting and overwintering

Phlox is a perennial that thrives in this country. Their variety of varieties appeals to many gardeners. Read more about flame flower care

Common viburnum - planting, care and cutting

Common viburnum - planting, care and cutting

It is one of the most popular plants for flowering hedges in natural gardens: the common viburnum. Read more about its care

Cyclamen - Care as a garden and houseplant

Cyclamen - Care as a garden and houseplant

The ever-popular cyclamen can be kept as both garden and house plants. We'll tell you how

Cypress - Care, cutting of cypress trees

Cypress - Care, cutting of cypress trees

They are popular hedge plants in German gardens: cypress trees. Here you will find out everything you need to know about caring for cypress trees

Ball acacia - planting, care and cutting

Ball acacia - planting, care and cutting

Acacia trees are one of the most beautiful trees that Mother Nature offers us. We will introduce you to the ball acacia and give you care tips

Chinese lantern flower - care, propagation and overwintering

Chinese lantern flower - care, propagation and overwintering

The lantern flower belongs to the nightshade family and stands out for its peculiar flowers. Read everything you need to know about care

Growing beets - sowing, care and varieties

Growing beets - sowing, care and varieties

Here you will find instructions for growing beetroot. This is important to keep in mind when sowing, growing and caring for the vegetable garden

Sleeping tree, silk tree – care and cutting

Sleeping tree, silk tree – care and cutting

The sleeping tree got its name because it folds up its leaves in the evening. Read here how to properly care for the silk tree

Endive - Growing and caring for endive salad

Endive - Growing and caring for endive salad

Here you will find instructions for growing endives. This is important to consider when sowing, caring for and harvesting endive salad in the vegetable garden

Ornamental fir – care, propagation and overwintering

Ornamental fir – care, propagation and overwintering

The decorative fir can be found more and more often in front gardens in this country. You can read here what makes the tree special and how to care for it