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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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Get rid of voles from the garden without poison - this is how it works

Get rid of voles from the garden without poison - this is how it works

Voles can cause a lot of damage in the garden by gnawing on plants from below. You can find out here what remedies there are for this without poison

The most common pests on plants & houseplants

The most common pests on plants & houseplants

Not only diseases can threaten plants, pests in particular are often a real plague on the balcony and in the garden. Tips and information can be found here

Getting rid of voles - vole trap, bait or poison?

Getting rid of voles - vole trap, bait or poison?

Vole poison or vole trap: which method is better? - Voles are extremely difficult to get rid of. We will show you ways and means

Cut hollyhocks correctly and overwinter them - is Alcea rosea hardy?

Cut hollyhocks correctly and overwinter them - is Alcea rosea hardy?

Cut and overwinter hollyhocks - hollyhocks are mainly found in cottage gardens. Because of their height, they are ideal in front of walls and their rain shadows. More tips:

Cut buddleia correctly - can you cut off spent flowers?

Cut buddleia correctly - can you cut off spent flowers?

Cutting buddleia, pruning, pruning - All buddleia are well tolerated by pruning. They are best pruned in spring. The month of April is ideal

Instructions: Cutting rhododendrons - when is the perfect time?

Instructions: Cutting rhododendrons - when is the perfect time?

Rhododendron is cut immediately after flowering. This is for clearing out. You can also cut back radically if there is a lack of space or to rejuvenate

Snail control - what to do if you have a snail infestation?

Snail control - what to do if you have a snail infestation?

Traces of slime clearly reveal their presence. Here you can find out what successful snail control looks like & what helps with a snail infestation

Burning Love, Lychnis chalcedonica - care instructions

Burning Love, Lychnis chalcedonica - care instructions

Burning Love (Silene chalcedonica, syn. Lychnis chalcedonica). Here you will find all the necessary information and tips for successfully growing the plant

Chestnut tree, chestnut tree - care instructions

Chestnut tree, chestnut tree - care instructions

Chestnut (Castanea sativa). Before you can enjoy chestnuts, you need to take care of the chestnut. Here you will find lots of tips and information about caring for your tree. Enjoy yourself

Cutting magnolia - instructions + when is the best time

Cutting magnolia - instructions + when is the best time

In order to enjoy your magnolia for a long time, it must be pruned regularly. Here you will find out what you need to consider and how best to proceed

Fighting whiteflies in the greenhouse

Fighting whiteflies in the greenhouse

The whitefly belongs to the scale insect family and is a plant pest. Here you can find out how to recognize them and what is best to do about them

Cutting the mirabelle tree - instructions for the correct cut

Cutting the mirabelle tree - instructions for the correct cut

Cutting the mirabelle tree correctly - instructions - A mirabelle tree in the garden is particularly good if it is cut correctly. We provide detailed instructions

Driving away moles - the best 10 tips for scaring them away

Driving away moles - the best 10 tips for scaring them away

Although the mole is quite cute and useful in the garden, he is not liked. It messes up your beloved, well-kept and well-maintained lawn. There is a remedy here:

Fertilizing the garden in spring - information about garden fertilization

Fertilizing the garden in spring - information about garden fertilization

In spring, nature comes back to life. The plants emerge and immediately begin to grow and thrive. You can find out which fertilizer you need here:

Gently drive away moles - all home remedies in comparison

Gently drive away moles - all home remedies in comparison

Most garden owners try to get rid of a mole that has nested in their garden. We have listed the gentle options you have here:

Remove molehills in the garden - do it right

Remove molehills in the garden - do it right

If you have one or more moles in your garden, you can easily tell by the mounds of earth that appear everywhere. You can find out here how you can take action and what you should pay attention to

Sowing lawns in October/November - this is something to keep in mind

Sowing lawns in October/November - this is something to keep in mind

Are you late in the gardening year? No problem! We'll show you how you can still sow your lawn in autumn

Mirabelle plum tree - varieties, plants and instructions for care

Mirabelle plum tree - varieties, plants and instructions for care

The mirabelle plum is also known as the yellow plum. It is a subspecies of plum. You can find information and tips on care here

Apricot tree - location, planting and cutting instructions

Apricot tree - location, planting and cutting instructions

Apricots, better known to us as apricots, are very special fruits. You can find out here what you need to consider when planting and caring for it

Lawn fertilizer against weeds and moss - that should be included

Lawn fertilizer against weeds and moss - that should be included

Weeds and moss in the meadow are a nuisance for most garden owners. All sorts of things have to be done to ensure a beautiful lawn