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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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Cutting miscanthus: When is the best time?

Cutting miscanthus: When is the best time?

When is the best time to cut the miscanthus? What do I have to consider when cutting? We answer these questions and show you how it works correctly. With tips & information for success

Japanese Maple - Instructions for proper pruning

Japanese Maple - Instructions for proper pruning

Caring for a Japanese maple also includes making the right cut at the right time. We'll show you everything you need to consider and how to cut the Japanese maple correctly

Carbonate hardness: this is how you lower or increase the KH value

Carbonate hardness: this is how you lower or increase the KH value

Every pond owner wants to provide their fish with the best water. We show what effect carbonate hardness has and how you can lower or raise it. Tips & information included

Remedies against black flies - detect and treat stings/bites

Remedies against black flies - detect and treat stings/bites

Black flies (Simuliidae) are pretty nasty beasts. We'll show you how to hunt for blood and how to recognize that you were the prey. Tips and tricks for protection against black flies and remedies for treatment

Correctly eliminate green algae in the aquarium

Correctly eliminate green algae in the aquarium

To enjoy an aquarium, you need he althy fish and a clear view. But green algae can often rob you of this joy. We show you how to get rid of green algae and how to prevent them from forming

Seed potatoes: old varieties + instructions for planting and growing yourself

Seed potatoes: old varieties + instructions for planting and growing yourself

Planting or growing your own potatoes is not that difficult. We show what you have to consider when growing potatoes, what pitfalls there are and how to care for the potato until harvest

Cutting gooseberries - the ideal time for cutting back

Cutting gooseberries - the ideal time for cutting back

Good care also results in a good harvest. Caring for gooseberries also includes cutting. We show what you need to pay attention to. Instructions for cutting gooseberries can be found here

How to cut climbing roses - to the perfect shape in 5 steps

How to cut climbing roses - to the perfect shape in 5 steps

In order for the climbing rose to grow well, it must also be well cared for. Care also includes cutting climbing roses. We show what you need to pay attention to and how best to approach it

Why wisteria doesn't bloom - causes and help

Why wisteria doesn't bloom - causes and help

The wisteria, wisteria, wisteria, as wisteria is often incorrectly called, belongs to the subfamily: Lepidoptera. We show you how to make wisteria bloom again

Cutting thyme - tips to prevent it from becoming woody

Cutting thyme - tips to prevent it from becoming woody

Thyme is very popular in the kitchen. If you always want to have it fresh on hand, you should get a thyme plant. Here we will show you how to cut thyme correctly

Cutting hornbeam - When is the best time?

Cutting hornbeam - When is the best time?

Did you know that a columnar hornbeam can live up to 150 years in favorable locations? That's why it's worth taking a closer look at care. Here we explain everything about cutting the hornbeam

Cutting elderberries - you definitely have to pay attention to this

Cutting elderberries - you definitely have to pay attention to this

An elderberry in the garden is not only beautiful to look at when it is blooming, but the flowers and later the berries can also be made into delicious things. We show you how to cut the elderberry so that it sprouts well and stays he althy

Lucky clover plant, Oxalis tetraphylla - sowing, care and overwintering

Lucky clover plant, Oxalis tetraphylla - sowing, care and overwintering

Did you also receive a lucky clover pot as a gift at the turn of the year? Then we'll show you how to properly care for it. Or you can look at how to plant and sow it here

Cutting butterfly lilac correctly - 3 steps to success

Cutting butterfly lilac correctly - 3 steps to success

With the right cut at the right time, you can not only control the growth of a plant, but also contribute to its he alth. You can find out how to cut the butterfly lilac correctly here

Instructions for cutting gorse - what should you pay attention to?

Instructions for cutting gorse - what should you pay attention to?

With the right cut, a plant can grow properly. Here we will show you everything you need to consider when cutting gorse. With our tips and information you will succeed

Drying coffee grounds as flower fertilizer - valuable ingredients

Drying coffee grounds as flower fertilizer - valuable ingredients

Coffee as fertilizer in the garden - that's what's in the coffee grounds - As a supposed waste product, coffee can still serve many purposes in the garden:

Cutting loquat - step by step instructions

Cutting loquat - step by step instructions

In order to enjoy a loquat for a long time, you also need in-depth knowledge about cutting loquat. We'll show you how it's done and what you need to pay attention to to avoid mistakes

Harvesting zucchini correctly - harvest time + Can you cut off the leaves?

Harvesting zucchini correctly - harvest time + Can you cut off the leaves?

What can you harvest from a zucchini plant? We'll tell you and show you what you should pay attention to. You will be surprised. Get our Hausgarten.net tips and information

Rhipsalis cassutha: is it poisonous? Instructions for care and propagation

Rhipsalis cassutha: is it poisonous? Instructions for care and propagation

The coral cactus (Rhipsalis cassutha) resembles round shoelaces or spaghetti. You can find out everything you need to know about the toxicity and complete care of this plant here

Ornamental plum from A-Z: Care and cutting of the ornamental plum tree

Ornamental plum from A-Z: Care and cutting of the ornamental plum tree

The ornamental plum is also known by many other names: cherry plum - Prunus cerasifera - myrobalane - blood plum. We give tips & information about caring for the plant