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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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Grow chives in the pot - this is how to care for them in the apartment

Grow chives in the pot - this is how to care for them in the apartment

Chives in pots usually don't last long because the plant doesn't get enough air. Many people make the mistake of simply having too many seeds in one pot. You can see how to properly care for it here

Daisies overwinter in pots - Are daisy stems winter hardy?

Daisies overwinter in pots - Are daisy stems winter hardy?

Daisies are beautiful summer flowers that are becoming increasingly popular. With us you will find out how you can keep the daisy stems alive safely and stably over the winter

Shrub basil - care tips and overwintering

Shrub basil - care tips and overwintering

Shrub basil - care and cutting - For the majority of people, one of the most delicious spices is basil. Many people want it that way

Oleander has yellow leaves and they are falling off - what to do?

Oleander has yellow leaves and they are falling off - what to do?

The oleander is a very popular plant for the balcony, terrace or garden. We explain what you should do about yellow leaves and what can be the cause

Properly growing dahlias - instructions for growing them

Properly growing dahlias - instructions for growing them

Planting dahlia plants correctly - tips for planting - Dahlias are usually planted in the form of tubers, but plants can also be easily grown from these tubers. Find out more here

Garden strawflower, Helichrysum bracteatum - care tips

Garden strawflower, Helichrysum bracteatum - care tips

Everything you ever wanted to know about the garden strawflower (Helichrysum bracteatum) is here. Tips on cultivation, care, overwintering, cutting and drying

Olive tree in pots and buckets - special care requirements

Olive tree in pots and buckets - special care requirements

The olive tree is usually cultivated as a container plant. Find out from us how you can enjoy it for a long time

Balcony flowers & Properly overwinter balcony plants

Balcony flowers & Properly overwinter balcony plants

A richly planted balcony is a real feast for the eyes. We show you how to properly overwinter your balcony flowers and balcony plants

Indoor calla, Zantedeschia - care and tips for brown leaves

Indoor calla, Zantedeschia - care and tips for brown leaves

Indoor calla, Zantedeschia - Care - The indoor calla adorns many window sills with its goblet flowers. How can you go wrong when caring for them?

Crested lavender - care, cutting and overwintering

Crested lavender - care, cutting and overwintering

Here you will find instructions on how to care for lavender. This is how you plant, cut and overwinter the perennial

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