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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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How tall do conifers and conifer hedges grow?

How tall do conifers and conifer hedges grow?

Hedges made of plants are the most natural way to delimit your property or garden. Conifers are very popular here. Find out from us which plants belong to the conifers

How tall do hydrangeas grow? Information about sizes and growth per year

How tall do hydrangeas grow? Information about sizes and growth per year

There are many different uses for hydrangeas, whether on the windowsill, the balcony or in the garden. Here you will find a lot of information about the size and growth of hydrangeas

Planting sugarloaf lettuce - this is how you can grow meatwort successfully

Planting sugarloaf lettuce - this is how you can grow meatwort successfully

The chicory family includes many different types of salad vegetables that are extremely beneficial to human he alth. We present the sugar loaf salad (flesh cabbage) to you here

Insensitive houseplants - 14 easy-care + decorative plants

Insensitive houseplants - 14 easy-care + decorative plants

Houseplants make the apartment really cozy. Here we show you 14 insensitive, easy-care and very decorative plants for the living area

Rubber tree loses leaves / no longer has leaves - this helps now

Rubber tree loses leaves / no longer has leaves - this helps now

When plants are he althy they look beautiful. But what if the room decorations are ailing? Here you can find out what you can do if the rubber tree (Ficus elastica) is not doing well

Where to put the yucca palm? The best location during the year

Where to put the yucca palm? The best location during the year

The right location is a crucial factor for the proper growth of the yucca palm. We'll show you where the palm lily feels best during the year

Putting the yucca palm outside in the garden - when is it possible?

Putting the yucca palm outside in the garden - when is it possible?

As soon as the snow is gone, the winter guests should go back into the fresh air. You can find out from us here when the yucca palm (plam lily) can go out again

Is the yucca palm poisonous? What to do if cat has eaten palm tree?

Is the yucca palm poisonous? What to do if cat has eaten palm tree?

The yucca palm (palm lily) is very common in living areas. How poisonous is the yucca palm for cats? What do I do if my cat has eaten from the palm tree? Find out here:

Growing tomatoes on the balcony - tips on varieties, substrate & Co

Growing tomatoes on the balcony - tips on varieties, substrate & Co

Tomatoes grow in containers or pots without any problems and can be easily cultivated in them on a balcony. Here you can find out everything that needs to be taken into account when caring for it

Are orchids and their flowers poisonous to cats?

Are orchids and their flowers poisonous to cats?

Orchids are very popular and common houseplants. From isolated plants to entire seas decorate the window sills. But how do cats get along with it? Find out here

Blue tit, Parus caeruleus - profile, breeding season and feed/food

Blue tit, Parus caeruleus - profile, breeding season and feed/food

The blue tit is known by the scientific name Cyanistes caeruleus or by the synonym Parus caeruleus. Here you will find the most important facts about the bird

12 really large houseplants - these are also easy to care for

12 really large houseplants - these are also easy to care for

If you want to decorate rooms with decorative greenery or flowering eye-catchers, there is a lot to choose from. Here we show you the most beautiful, really large houseplants and their height

Japanese maple, red and Japanese maple - care instructions

Japanese maple, red and Japanese maple - care instructions

The Japanese maple impresses all year round with its beautiful color. We'll show you what its special features are and what you need to pay attention to when planting and caring for it

Fighting aphids on houseplants - 7 remedies for lice

Fighting aphids on houseplants - 7 remedies for lice

Aphids are annoying and not particularly attractive on houseplants. We'll show you seven remedies for lice on houseplants. Tips & Information against annoying pests

Harvesting beetroot/turnips – when are they ripe? Information about the best harvest time

Harvesting beetroot/turnips – when are they ripe? Information about the best harvest time

Oregano is almost one of the standard spices in the kitchen. You can find out from us here when it is best to harvest it and what else there is to know about the best harvest time

Harvest oregano correctly - when? Is it still edible when it blooms?

Harvest oregano correctly - when? Is it still edible when it blooms?

Oregano is almost one of the standard spices in the kitchen. You can find out from us here when it is best to harvest it and what else there is to know about the best harvest time

Fruits on the olive tree - when are the olives ready to harvest?

Fruits on the olive tree - when are the olives ready to harvest?

The olive tree is a decorative plant and is popular as a potted plant on the balcony. With proper care it can be made to bear fruit. You can find out when they are ripe here

Harvesting onions - when is the best time to harvest onions?

Harvesting onions - when is the best time to harvest onions?

When is the best time to harvest onions? We show when the onion harvest starts and what options there are for storage

Giant miscanthus, Miscanthus x giganteus - care and pruning

Giant miscanthus, Miscanthus x giganteus - care and pruning

Giant Miscanthus is well suited as a solitary plant or as a privacy screen along the fence. If you leave it, it will become quite high and dense. We have tips & information about caring for the plant

When are gooseberries ripe? This is how you harvest the berries correctly

When are gooseberries ripe? This is how you harvest the berries correctly

The gooseberry is known as a vitamin bomb and is also very popular for preserving. But when is the right time to pick them? Are there any differences? You can find out more about the topic here