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Catching and collecting rainwater: 7 ways

Catching and collecting rainwater: 7 ways

2025-10-04 22:10

Here you can read 7 ways on how you can catch and collect rainwater to reuse it in the garden or household

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

Echinopsis cacti - species/varieties and care tips

Echinopsis cacti - species/varieties and care tips

2025-10-04 22:10

Echinopsis - Echinopsis is better known as the farmer's cactus. The spherical cacti belong to a genus of around 180 species within the actual cacti. Echinopsis come from, among other things

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

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

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Should you cut off spent sunflowers?

Should you cut off spent sunflowers?

We'll tell you whether you should cut off spent sunflowers. This must be taken into account for annual or perennial specimens

Spread lawn seeds with a spreader - 5 tips for sowing lawns

Spread lawn seeds with a spreader - 5 tips for sowing lawns

Lawn care also includes spreading seeds and fertilizer. A spreader does a good job here. More information here

Potato is brown inside: is it edible?

Potato is brown inside: is it edible?

Is a potato brown on the inside when you cut it? Can you still eat these safely? The answers can be found here

Reseeding the lawn without scarifying?

Reseeding the lawn without scarifying?

Can brown or bare spots in the lawn be quickly eliminated by simply reseeding without scarifying? You can find the answer here

Gold lacquer plant, Erysimum cheiri - care and cutting

Gold lacquer plant, Erysimum cheiri - care and cutting

It smells of violets and delights with strong flowers: gold lacquer is common in many cottage gardens. Find out more about its care

Garden violets, violets - care in the garden

Garden violets, violets - care in the garden

Violets are a separate family of plants. We introduce the most famous garden violets and give tips on care and propagation

Honeysuckle, honeysuckle, lonicera - care and cutting

Honeysuckle, honeysuckle, lonicera - care and cutting

The evergreen honeysuckle is often used for separation, enclosure and wall greening. How to plant and care for honeysuckles

Elfenspiegel - caring for and overwintering the balcony plant

Elfenspiegel - caring for and overwintering the balcony plant

The elf mirror is finding its way onto many balconies. Read what needs to be taken into account when caring for and overwintering the balcony plant

Laying balcony tiles - wood, concrete or plastic?

Laying balcony tiles - wood, concrete or plastic?

The balcony should not only look good, it should be safe and easy to clean. Read here how to lay balcony tiles correctly

Runner bean cultivation - sowing and care

Runner bean cultivation - sowing and care

Here you will find instructions on how to grow runner beans in the vegetable garden. This is what you need to know about location, sowing and care

Lemon balm, Melissa officinalis - cultivation and care

Lemon balm, Melissa officinalis - cultivation and care

Lemon balm delights with its aromatic scent. We'll show you how to properly grow and care for the culinary herb

Ticks in the garden - avoid shrubs and bushes

Ticks in the garden - avoid shrubs and bushes

It has long been said that ticks mainly live on forest trees. The danger lurks more in bushes & bushes in the garden. We clarify

Thuja - diseases, pests, brown leaves & Co

Thuja - diseases, pests, brown leaves & Co

Is your tree of life getting brown leaves or shoots? Here you will find tips for combating diseases and pests on the thuja hedge

Thuja hedge - Planting, planting distance and care

Thuja hedge - Planting, planting distance and care

If you are looking for an evergreen windbreak in your garden, Thujen is the right choice. Everything you need to know about planting and caring for the thuja hedge

Native deciduous trees for the garden

Native deciduous trees for the garden

Read our guide to native deciduous trees: What types are there? Which ones are suitable for the garden? How are they cared for?

Seed potatoes, seed potatoes - planting and care

Seed potatoes, seed potatoes - planting and care

Here you can find out everything about growing seed and seed potatoes. This is what you need to know about planting, caring for and harvesting potatoes

Popular flowers for the garden in summer and winter

Popular flowers for the garden in summer and winter

Would you like to plant your garden with flowers for the different seasons? We give recommendations for color in summer and winter

Overwintering begonias in pots - care in winter

Overwintering begonias in pots - care in winter

How can the popular begonias thrive best outdoors and indoors? Here you will find helpful care tips for the winter

Pests and diseases on hollyhocks

Pests and diseases on hollyhocks

Hollyhocks often suffer from mallow rust, especially in summer. Here you can find other diseases and pests at a glance

Annual plants - list, examples and tips for overwintering

Annual plants - list, examples and tips for overwintering

Which annual plants particularly enhance the garden? Which ones can overwinter? Here you will find numerous care tips