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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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Thuja brabant turns brown or yellow: what to do? 8 common causes

Thuja brabant turns brown or yellow: what to do? 8 common causes

The Thuja brabant is also known as the tree of life. We show the most common causes of yellow and brown spots on your thuja. There is help for the stressed tree of life here

What is substrate? Which do which plants need? - Mixing instructions

What is substrate? Which do which plants need? - Mixing instructions

Here you will find information about which substrate and mixture is best for your plants. We show what you should pay attention to

Monkey tree: care and diseases from A-Z - Araucaria overwinter

Monkey tree: care and diseases from A-Z - Araucaria overwinter

The monkey tree (Araucaria) is better known to many as the “Chilean decorative fir”. Here you will receive extensive and comprehensive free care instructions

Turn your garden pond into a swimming pond: convert it in 8 steps

Turn your garden pond into a swimming pond: convert it in 8 steps

A pond in the garden is a great asset and here you will find out how you can convert a normal garden pond into a swimming pond

Washington palm: care from A-Z - Overwintering Washingtonia robusta

Washington palm: care from A-Z - Overwintering Washingtonia robusta

The Washington palm consists of two subspecies, Washingtonia filifera and Washingtonia robusta, and is often simply offered under the name Washingtonia or Washingtonie

Laying terrace tiles on soil, grit and sand: instructions

Laying terrace tiles on soil, grit and sand: instructions

The use of weather-resistant materials is the basic requirement for a good patio covering. How do you lay the panels correctly on sand, gravel & soil? We'll reveal it

Replace night storage heater - Funding for exchange possible?

Replace night storage heater - Funding for exchange possible?

There are always rumors about the ban on night storage heating. We show what the current legal situation is. Here you can find out whether there is still funding for the exchange

Combating fungal infestation on trees: this is how you remove tree fungi

Combating fungal infestation on trees: this is how you remove tree fungi

How does tree fungus manifest itself? Tree fungi or lignocolous fungi are a very large ecological group. We show you how to recognize them and how to combat tree fungus infestation

Install vapor barrier - 11 tips for vapor barrier & vapor barrier film

Install vapor barrier - 11 tips for vapor barrier & vapor barrier film

If you insulate a room or roof, you should definitely install a vapor barrier. This step ensures optimal insulation results and prevents mold formation

Ice plant, Mesembryanthemum: care and cutting

Ice plant, Mesembryanthemum: care and cutting

The ice plant (Mesembryanthemum) is a beautiful plant and blooms in a wide variety of colors. In our care instructions you will find all the information about the ice plant

Areca palm, Dypsis lutescens: basics of care

Areca palm, Dypsis lutescens: basics of care

The gold fruit palm or gold leaf palm is known under the name Areca palm (Areca lutescens - Dypsis lutescens). Here you will find extensive care instructions with all the basics

Set granite steles - costs & dimensions

Set granite steles - costs & dimensions

With granite steles you can combine function and an interesting look. We'll show you what you should pay attention to when making a purchase decision and where you can save money

Calculate the heating water pressure - What pressure is optimal?

Calculate the heating water pressure - What pressure is optimal?

If the radiator doesn't get really warm, one of the reasons may be that there is not enough water pressure on the boiler. We show what you should pay attention to here

Repair cracks in exterior plaster - Repair cracks in the facade

Repair cracks in exterior plaster - Repair cracks in the facade

If the exterior plaster is cracking, you should act quickly. We show what cracks there are and how they can be repaired and repaired professionally

Installing the verge plate - Seven tips for laying, connecting & fastening

Installing the verge plate - Seven tips for laying, connecting & fastening

Verge panels must be installed carefully and conscientiously so that they can actually fulfill their protective function. We show what you should pay attention to when installing the verge plate

Painting clinker plastering & - 5 tips for the clinker brick facade

Painting clinker plastering & - 5 tips for the clinker brick facade

Clinker brick facades have been trendy and widespread for years. But tastes also change sometimes. We show you how to paint and plaster clinker bricks

Lantana, Lantana camara: Basics of care

Lantana, Lantana camara: Basics of care

The lantana (Lantana camara) got its name from its changing flower color. We explain how best to care for, thrive and propagate the plant

Remove upholstery nails install & - Instructions on how to hit it correctly

Remove upholstery nails install & - Instructions on how to hit it correctly

Upholstery nails are almost only used as decoration for upholstered furniture, but they give every piece of furniture a touch of nostalgia. We show you how to remove & upholstery nails

Stone Stairs - Cost & Prices for natural stone stairs

Stone Stairs - Cost & Prices for natural stone stairs

Stone stairs are always a visual highlight. Their longevity often makes the investment worth it. We show what you should pay attention to when buying stone stairs made of natural stone

47 forest plants from A-Z - What plants grow in the forest?

47 forest plants from A-Z - What plants grow in the forest?

When you go for a walk in the forest, do you keep your eyes open to discover the most beautiful forest plants? We have collected our favorites