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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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Bougainvillea doesn't bloom - so triplet flowers bloom permanently

Bougainvillea doesn't bloom - so triplet flowers bloom permanently

The triplet flower - bougainvillea blooms beautifully. If it stops blooming, there can be various reasons. We show what you should pay attention to when caring for it. Tips & Info:

Ornamental pear - care overview - varieties and cutting

Ornamental pear - care overview - varieties and cutting

In addition to the fruit trees, there are also some ornamental varieties of local pears. These ornamental trees are suitable for both the garden and the balcony. We give tips on proper care

Ornamental quince: care and cutting - is it poisonous or edible?

Ornamental quince: care and cutting - is it poisonous or edible?

The ornamental quince (Chaenomeles) is a member of the rose family and originally comes from China, Japan and Korea. Here you will find all the information about caring for the plant and lots of tips

Quick, juicy cake with applesauce - Recipe

Quick, juicy cake with applesauce - Recipe

If you have too much applesauce you can quickly bake a delicious and juicy cake with it. Here is the recipe for it

Crabapple Tree - Varieties & Care - Is it poisonous or edible?

Crabapple Tree - Varieties & Care - Is it poisonous or edible?

A crabapple tree brings color to the garden, especially if it is a variety where the small apples hang on the tree until winter. We give care tips & - information about ornamental apples

Cook applesauce in screw-top jars

Cook applesauce in screw-top jars

If you have too many apples, you can easily make applesauce. We show you how to cook applesauce in a screw-top jar

Peonies don't bloom: this is how you get lush blooms

Peonies don't bloom: this is how you get lush blooms

What can you do if the peonies don't want to bloom? We'll show you what can be the cause of peonies without flowers and how to get them to bloom again. With tips & information for success

Cucumbers: Growing snake cucumbers in the greenhouse/outdoors

Cucumbers: Growing snake cucumbers in the greenhouse/outdoors

If you have a garden with a greenhouse, growing cucumbers is almost standard practice. We show what you need to consider when growing cucumbers in order to get a good harvest

Rhododendron grows but doesn't bloom - here's how to help it

Rhododendron grows but doesn't bloom - here's how to help it

The rhododendron is a common plant in the garden. Find out here what you can do to get this tree to bloom regularly. Tips & Information for success

Agapanthus doesn't bloom - so African lilies produce new flowers

Agapanthus doesn't bloom - so African lilies produce new flowers

The Agapanthus (also known as the African lily or love flower) is a very decorative plant for the container or garden. We show what you can do if the agapanthus doesn't bloom

Skin, peel and core peaches - that's how it works

Skin, peel and core peaches - that's how it works

Peaches are very tasty and a particularly popular fruit. Having skin like a peach is considered a compliment, but not everyone likes to eat it. We'll show you how to skin and peel properly

Columnar cherry Prunus serrulata 'Amanogawa' - Care & Cutting

Columnar cherry Prunus serrulata 'Amanogawa' - Care & Cutting

The columnar ornamental cherry, as its name suggests, grows in a columnar shape and remains quite narrow, so it is also suitable for smaller gardens or the pot on the balcony. We show what you should pay attention to when caring for it

Creating a vegetable garden for beginners - instructions including plan

Creating a vegetable garden for beginners - instructions including plan

Before the vegetable garden can even be planted, the hobby gardener should look for an ideal place. We show what you should pay attention to and how to put it on correctly. Tips for beginners

Catching martens - which baits are suitable for the marten trap?

Catching martens - which baits are suitable for the marten trap?

If a marten has moved into your attic or developed an appetite for various hoses in your car, you should take action. We show to what extent this is permissible and what means are available

Snail fence: copper or plastic? Which helps effectively

Snail fence: copper or plastic? Which helps effectively

A colorful flowerbed or a well-stocked vegetable garden is a real asset to any garden. And unfortunately also tempting for snails. We show how a snail fence can help

Plum tree from A-Z: planting, care and cutting

Plum tree from A-Z: planting, care and cutting

The plum tree is a subspecies of the plum tree that can reach a height of up to ten meters. We show what you should definitely pay attention to when caring for it. Tips & Information for you

Make lime paint for trees - make tree paint yourself

Make lime paint for trees - make tree paint yourself

We will show you how you can properly protect your trees. With the right lime coating you can specifically ward off pests. You can also do the lime painting yourself. Here is our recipe:

Using apples: 25 ideas, apple dishes & recipes

Using apples: 25 ideas, apple dishes & recipes

If the apple harvest was too plentiful and there is not enough space for storage, apples have to be used. Here are the best recipes

Bamboo as a privacy screen: this is how you attach a bamboo fence

Bamboo as a privacy screen: this is how you attach a bamboo fence

Whether for the garden, the terrace or the balcony, bamboo is increasingly being used instead of wood as a privacy screen. Here you can find out how it works and what you should pay attention to

Attach the pond edge: this is how the pond liner stays on the pond bank

Attach the pond edge: this is how the pond liner stays on the pond bank

The edge of the pond is the part of every water feature in the garden that is most open to design. Here you will find out what options you have for fixing pond liner in a visually appealing way