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Overwintering strawberries: This is how they get through the winter

Overwintering strawberries: This is how they get through the winter

2025-01-24 12:01

In order to have delicious strawberries again next year, you should overwinter strawberries properly. We show what matters

Indoor azalea, Rhododendron simsii: care from A to Z - 10 buying tips

Indoor azalea, Rhododendron simsii: care from A to Z - 10 buying tips

2025-01-24 12:01

In the winter months, our flower shops often offer a lushly flowering potted plant: the indoor azalea. We show what is involved in caring for Rhododendron simsii

Blue Girl Pine: Care and Cutting - Attitude as a bonsai

Blue Girl Pine: Care and Cutting - Attitude as a bonsai

2025-01-24 12:01

Many Japanese trees have found their way into home gardens, mostly as bonsai. The blue maiden pine is not only found in the garden as a bonsai. We show you how to care for them properly

Peat: what is white peat and black peat? Properties and Uses

Peat: what is white peat and black peat? Properties and Uses

2025-01-24 12:01

Peat used to be incorporated into the garden soil in large quantities, but people are now somewhat more critical of this material. Here you can find out everything you need to know about black and white peat

Creating a vegetable garden for beginners - instructions including plan

Creating a vegetable garden for beginners - instructions including plan

2025-01-24 12:01

Before the vegetable garden can even be planted, the hobby gardener should look for an ideal place. We show what you should pay attention to and how to put it on correctly. Tips for beginners

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Is the black-eyed Susan poisonous?

Is the black-eyed Susan poisonous?

The black-eyed Susan is a popular climbing and climbing plant. However, the question always arises as to whether it is perhaps poisonous. We clarify

Build a turtle house - Instructions for building your own out of wood

Build a turtle house - Instructions for building your own out of wood

In order for turtles to feel really comfortable, they need a safe and comfortable home. Here are the instructions for building your own turtle house

From time to time can you mow the lawn?

From time to time can you mow the lawn?

A meadow or a piece of lawn can be found in almost every garden. We show you what rules you need to follow when mowing your lawn

Black-eyed Susan, Thunbergia alata: care from A - Z

Black-eyed Susan, Thunbergia alata: care from A - Z

The black-eyed Susan (Thunbergia alata) blooms just as beautifully as its name sounds. Information and tips on care can be found here

Mixing plaster - instructions - Mixing ratio tips

Mixing plaster - instructions - Mixing ratio tips

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

Change heating thermostat and set & correctly

Change heating thermostat and set & correctly

If the heating gets too hot or stays cold, there are various reasons. We show what you need to consider when changing the heating thermostat

Overwintering pond plants - Aquatic plants in winter

Overwintering pond plants - Aquatic plants in winter

Hardly any garden pond is not decorated with pond plants and the work is no less in winter. We show you how to overwinter pond plants

Remove mirror tape - Loosen the assembly tape

Remove mirror tape - Loosen the assembly tape

Mirror tape is a way to get the mirror onto the wall without drilling. However, removing it is not that easy. We show how to do it

Copper sulfate against algae - 5 tips for application & dosage

Copper sulfate against algae - 5 tips for application & dosage

Copper sulfate will still be used for water treatment and algae control. We show what you should consider when using it for the sake of the environment

The perfect time to plant tulips in autumn

The perfect time to plant tulips in autumn

In order for tulips to delight us with their flowers, they must be planted at the right time. We show when the planting time for tulip bulbs is

Drip irrigation - make your own drip hose

Drip irrigation - make your own drip hose

Build your own drip irrigation. We give instructions for Garden & Balcony. This means all plants are watered evenly

Build your own automatic irrigation - irrigation system

Build your own automatic irrigation - irrigation system

Building an automatic irrigation system yourself is not as difficult as you might think at first. The relevant instructions are available here

Iron on veneer & glue - Instructions in 10 steps

Iron on veneer & glue - Instructions in 10 steps

With veneer you can visually refine furniture & beautify unsightly edges or surfaces. We show you how to glue iron-on veneer &

Single stem - 8 tips for brooms, hatchets, spades & Co

Single stem - 8 tips for brooms, hatchets, spades & Co

When using tools, a handle can sometimes break. We show how single handles work and how brooms, hatchets & Co. can quickly be fit again

Make your own climbing aid for cucumbers: construction instructions

Make your own climbing aid for cucumbers: construction instructions

In order for cucumbers to grow really well, they need, among other things, sun, air and space. We show you how to create the right trellis using different climbing aids

Bleeding the oil heater: what to do? - Air in the oil line

Bleeding the oil heater: what to do? - Air in the oil line

If the radiator doesn't get warm, there are different reasons. We show how to get air out of the oil line. Tips for bleeding oil heaters

Home remedies for mosquito bites - 5 tips to relieve itching

Home remedies for mosquito bites - 5 tips to relieve itching

Mosquito bites can be really annoying. We show which home remedies and immediate measures help against itching. These plants help against mosquito bites:

Grow your own loofah cucumber - 9 tips for sponge pumpkin

Grow your own loofah cucumber - 9 tips for sponge pumpkin

The loofah sponge is known from the field of body care. We show you how you can grow and harvest the sponge gourd, or luffa cucumber, yourself

Radiator valve stuck - 4 tips to solve the thermostat

Radiator valve stuck - 4 tips to solve the thermostat

If the heating is not warm there can be various reasons. We show you what to do if the radiator valve is stuck. Solve thermostat tips

Crafts with willow branches - Make your own willow decorations

Crafts with willow branches - Make your own willow decorations

Willow is often used for crafts. We show what you can make and build from willow branches and & rods. No matter whether decoration or garden design