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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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Umbrella bamboo - care and pruning

Umbrella bamboo - care and pruning

The umbrella bamboo does not spread as much as many of its conspecifics. Learn more about caring for this type of bamboo

Instructions: Dry lavender and lavender flowers properly

Instructions: Dry lavender and lavender flowers properly

Lavender is known for its lovely scent. We will show you how to properly preserve and dry lavender flowers

Cutting oleander - timing and instructions

Cutting oleander - timing and instructions

Oleander needs to be pruned regularly. We introduce the different types of cuts. Here you will find instructions for pruning

Overwintering potted plants outside - overwintering

Overwintering potted plants outside - overwintering

In this country, many plants can only be cultivated in pots because they are not hardy. But how do you overwinter them in the pot?

Spice plants in the garden – cultivation, care, overwintering

Spice plants in the garden – cultivation, care, overwintering

You can grow spice plants in the garden. You can find all the important information and tips on cultivation, care and wintering here

Alpine aster, Aster alpinus - planting and care

Alpine aster, Aster alpinus - planting and care

Find out everything about the Alpine aster. In our care instructions you will find information about planting and cutting Aster alpinus

Pesticides - that's what the trade offers

Pesticides - that's what the trade offers

Pesticides should only be used in emergencies. Read here which tested means the trade offers

Build your own tomato house - building instructions made of wood & foil

Build your own tomato house - building instructions made of wood & foil

The sensitive tomatoes like to be kept under cover. We'll show you how you can easily build a tomato house yourself

Buxus sempervirens arborescens - Planting, Care & Cutting

Buxus sempervirens arborescens - Planting, Care & Cutting

Buxus sempervirens is the type of boxwood most commonly found in gardens. This is how you cut the common boxwood correctly

Pests on boxwood - fight caterpillars

Pests on boxwood - fight caterpillars

The popular boxwood is unfortunately at the mercy of many pests. We'll show you which antidotes can help

Instructions: Cut the olive tree correctly

Instructions: Cut the olive tree correctly

When the olive tree feels comfortable, it grows quite strongly. Here you will find important tips for correct pruning

Instructions: Build your own fruit fly trap

Instructions: Build your own fruit fly trap

The fruit fly attacks fruit and other foods, especially in summer. What can you do about it? How to build a fruit fly trap

Gymnocalycium cacti - species/varieties and care

Gymnocalycium cacti - species/varieties and care

Gymnocalycium cacti come in numerous species. Get an overview of the flowering succulents and how to care for them

Mammillaria - types/varieties of cacti and care tips

Mammillaria - types/varieties of cacti and care tips

Their flower wreaths are typical of Mammillaria. The warty cacti can be left outside in summer. We give variety and care tips

Lawn care in March, April and May

Lawn care in March, April and May

Proper lawn care is the basis for strong and he althy growth. This starts as early as March to April. What should I do?

Epsom S alt Fertilizer - Thuja & 9 other plants that tolerate it

Epsom S alt Fertilizer - Thuja & 9 other plants that tolerate it

Epsom s alt is used when conifers such as thuja or yew suffer from a magnesium deficiency. We give tips on how to use it correctly

Boulders in the garden - tips for garden design

Boulders in the garden - tips for garden design

Stones were already popular design elements. Here you will find tips for garden design with boulders

Cypress trees - care and cutting

Cypress trees - care and cutting

Cypress trees are evergreen, which is what makes them so popular. There are many types in different sizes and shapes. These are our care tips

Spiny cucumber, hedgehog cucumber - caring for the ornamental cucumber

Spiny cucumber, hedgehog cucumber - caring for the ornamental cucumber

The prickly cucumber is a popular ornamental cucumber that produces exotic-looking fruits. This is how you properly care for the hedgehog cucumber

Overfertilization of the soil - signs and consequences for plants

Overfertilization of the soil - signs and consequences for plants

Over-fertilization of the soil is just as unhe althy as a nutrient deficiency. This is how you recognize the first signs. These consequences threaten the plants