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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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Arabian jasmine, Jasminum sambac - care and overwintering

Arabian jasmine, Jasminum sambac - care and overwintering

Arabian Jasmine - Care & Overwintering - Arabian Jasmine differs from other types of jasmine in its leaves. What else is special about him?

Cyclamen - caring for indoor cyclamen

Cyclamen - caring for indoor cyclamen

Nice souvenir and one of the most popular potted plants: cyclamen. Find out everything about caring for indoor cyclamen

Rotary fruit, Streptocarpus - care, propagation and overwintering

Rotary fruit, Streptocarpus - care, propagation and overwintering

The rotary fruit owes its name to its spiral-shaped long fruits. Find out everything you need to know about caring for tropical plants

Houseplants for dark locations and rooms

Houseplants for dark locations and rooms

In this article we will introduce you to houseplants for dark locations and rooms. Which plants can cope with these conditions?

Strawflowers - sowing, care & Overwintering Helichrysum

Strawflowers - sowing, care & Overwintering Helichrysum

Helichrysum is a genus of differently hardy annuals, shrubs and sub-shrubs. Our care tips for strawflowers

Noble geraniums, Pelargonium grandiflorum - care and overwintering

Noble geraniums, Pelargonium grandiflorum - care and overwintering

The noble geranium is a houseplant that can also develop in a protected area in the garden. This is how you care for the most beautiful of all pelargoniums

Plants for dark rooms - houseplants despite little light

Plants for dark rooms - houseplants despite little light

Most plants love bright locations. We show which houseplants can get along with less light and like dark rooms

Anthurium, flamingo flower - care, repotting and fertilizing

Anthurium, flamingo flower - care, repotting and fertilizing

Anthuriums are better known as flamingo flowers. These are impressive arum plants. These are our care tips

Muriel Bamboo, Fargesia murielae - Care

Muriel Bamboo, Fargesia murielae - Care

Here you will find care instructions for the Muriel bamboo. This is what you need to know about planting, growing and cutting Fargesia murielae

Houseplant care - the best tips for all seasons

Houseplant care - the best tips for all seasons

What care requirements do green plants have for the room? Which care mistakes should be avoided? Here you will find tips on houseplant care

Climbing strawberries – planting, care and overwintering

Climbing strawberries – planting, care and overwintering

Here you will find care instructions for climbing strawberries. This is what you need to know about planting, overwintering & propagating climbing strawberries

Cockroaches in the apartment: where do they come from and what helps?

Cockroaches in the apartment: where do they come from and what helps?

We can help you with useful background knowledge and tips about cockroaches in your home

Cockroach Info: Can They Fly? Is cockroach infestation required to be reported?

Cockroach Info: Can They Fly? Is cockroach infestation required to be reported?

Don't be afraid of cockroaches, yes, they are actually quite disgusting, but basically no one is protected against these little creepy crawlies. Find out what you can do about it here

Harvesting Boskoop apples: when is the harvest time in 2023?

Harvesting Boskoop apples: when is the harvest time in 2023?

The Boskoop (Boscope) is now a classic in the garden. We show everything that should be considered for harvest & storage. We wish you a rich harvest

Privacy protection for the bathroom window: 12 ideas

Privacy protection for the bathroom window: 12 ideas

What can be used as a privacy screen on a bathroom window? Here we present 12 suitable and different ideas

Gifts for the topping-out ceremony: 14 beautiful gift ideas

Gifts for the topping-out ceremony: 14 beautiful gift ideas

Gifts for the topping-out ceremony should bring good luck and be practical at the same time. Here you will find 14 beautiful gift ideas for new owners

Mixed construction waste: what belongs in the container?

Mixed construction waste: what belongs in the container?

Anyone who demolishes or renovates must know what to do with the waste. Find out here what mixed construction waste belongs in the container

Is the dragon tree hardy? 7 tips for wintering

Is the dragon tree hardy? 7 tips for wintering

Even if the dragon tree doesn't exactly have the reputation of being hardy, there are still ways to overwinter it well

15 undemanding shrubs for the garden

15 undemanding shrubs for the garden

Are you looking for easy-care plants? We have undemanding shrubs for your garden that require little care

Is coleus hardy? 6 tips for wintering

Is coleus hardy? 6 tips for wintering

Coleus is a very decorative plant, but is it hardy? We show how you can definitely get the coleus over the winter