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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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Stratify seeds - Instructions for stratification

Stratify seeds - Instructions for stratification

Many processes during the gardening year require special preparation. This especially applies to sowing new plants. Here are tips for stratification

Identify bushes & recognize: 8 tips

Identify bushes & recognize: 8 tips

Have you seen a beautiful shrub but don't know its name? We give you tips on how to identify shrubs

What does the jay eat? 5 information about food & food

What does the jay eat? 5 information about food & food

The jay is known by the scientific name Garrulus glandarius and here you can find out what food the jay eats

Growing bonsai from seeds - 6 tips for growing

Growing bonsai from seeds - 6 tips for growing

Bonsai seeds: Are there even bonsai seeds? We show you how to grow bonsai from seeds. Instructions to imitate

Poppy, corn poppy - Care from A to Z

Poppy, corn poppy - Care from A to Z

Valued for its strong red flowers, the poppy is often sown by hobby gardeners. Tips for care and propagation can be found here

Cat plague in the garden - what to do?

Cat plague in the garden - what to do?

Neighbor's cat in the garden, what now? We show you how you can get rid of a cat plague gently and with home remedies. Tips for successfully scaring cats away

Dill is blooming: is it edible despite the flowers?

Dill is blooming: is it edible despite the flowers?

When dill (Anethum graveolens) blooms in the garden or flower pot, it is beautiful to look at, but can you eat blooming dill? We clarify

Can you eat beetroot raw!? He althy or dangerous?

Can you eat beetroot raw!? He althy or dangerous?

Can you eat beetroot raw? We show who can enjoy beetroot raw and when and who shouldn't

How deep does rhubarb root? - Information about root depth

How deep does rhubarb root? - Information about root depth

Since rhubarb (rheum) is a heavy feeder, it cannot stay in the same place forever. Here you can find all the information about rhubarb root depth

Heating a pool with wood - Build your own pool heater

Heating a pool with wood - Build your own pool heater

Even in summer it cools down at night, so you should take care of a pool heater. Here you can find out how to heat the pool with wood

10 Flowering herbs: which ones are edible with flowers?

10 Flowering herbs: which ones are edible with flowers?

Just because herbs bloom doesn't mean they are inedible. We show which herbs are still fully edible despite being in bloom

Fight frizz disease - 9 home remedies

Fight frizz disease - 9 home remedies

Here you can find out which tools you can use to successfully combat the frizz disease. We show useful home remedies that promise success

Divide hostas: this is how to transplant hosta successfully

Divide hostas: this is how to transplant hosta successfully

When hostas (Hosta) develop and grow splendidly, you can either cut them back or even divide them. Here are the instructions

Arugula is blooming: is it still edible when it is blooming?

Arugula is blooming: is it still edible when it is blooming?

Rocket (rocket) is very popular in the kitchen. Can you still eat arugula after it blooms? We got to the bottom of the matter

Are hostas poisonous? - All information for humans & animals

Are hostas poisonous? - All information for humans & animals

Hostas (Hosta) are very decorative plants and produce beautiful flowers - but are hostas poisonous? Is there a danger to humans & animals

Is yarrow poisonous? - Beware of confusion

Is yarrow poisonous? - Beware of confusion

Yarrow is a medicinal plant that is often found in nature, but how do you recognize it? Is it poisonous? What risk of confusion exists? We clarify

What effect does yarrow have? - 9 areas of application

What effect does yarrow have? - 9 areas of application

Yarrow (Achillea) is a very common medicinal herb. We show how versatile the possible applications are

Types of Mint: 12 Types of Mint for Tea & Kitchen

Types of Mint: 12 Types of Mint for Tea & Kitchen

There are numerous types of mint, most of which differ in aroma and leaves. Here we present the mint varieties suitable for tea & kitchen

Pond loses water - 4 reasons for water loss

Pond loses water - 4 reasons for water loss

There are various reasons for water loss in the garden pond. We show what you should do if the pond loses water. Tips & Info

Home remedies for mosquitoes - 5 Tips for Bedrooms & Co

Home remedies for mosquitoes - 5 Tips for Bedrooms & Co

There are a few home remedies for mosquitoes. Here we show the best mosquito repellents for bedrooms & Co