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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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What does hedgehog poop look like? - Recognize hedgehog droppings

What does hedgehog poop look like? - Recognize hedgehog droppings

Animal droppings in the garden are not always a reason to panic, sometimes it is also a sign that an insect control helper is needed. How to recognize hedgehog droppings

Pull tree from core - 7 tips for growing a tree yourself

Pull tree from core - 7 tips for growing a tree yourself

Growing trees yourself from collected seeds is a fun challenge. We'll tell you how it works here

Fight flying ants: 12 remedies against ants

Fight flying ants: 12 remedies against ants

Flying ants in the house are annoying, but in nature they fulfill an important task. Tips to get rid of ants / stop them from entering your home

Fridge next to stove and oven: yes or no?

Fridge next to stove and oven: yes or no?

How much distance must be between the refrigerator and the stove/oven? We show what you should pay attention to when planning a kitchen

Remove adhesive residue from the window: this is how it works

Remove adhesive residue from the window: this is how it works

You can quickly decorate windows with stickers. We show you how to completely remove the adhesive residue. The right antidote for every adhesive

Drill vs impact drill: 5 differences

Drill vs impact drill: 5 differences

Is a drill enough or should you just get a hammer drill? We show the differences and provide decision-making assistance

Is eggplant raw edible or poisonous?

Is eggplant raw edible or poisonous?

Eggplant is he althy and a popular summer vegetable. But isn't raw eggplant poisonous? We show what the myth is really about

21 edible flowers - Which flowers can you eat?

21 edible flowers - Which flowers can you eat?

Edible flowers and blossoms: enjoyment from the garden - flowers in the garden delight us with their beautiful blossoms. Some of them are also a culinary delight

Hammer drill vs impact drill: 6 differences

Hammer drill vs impact drill: 6 differences

With the right tools, any job can be done. We show what the important differences are between a hammer drill and a hammer drill

Ants in masonry: You can do that now

Ants in masonry: You can do that now

Ants are important for nature, but they are undesirable in the house and especially in the masonry. We show you how to scare them off successfully

Properly increase water pressure in the shower

Properly increase water pressure in the shower

Showering without proper water pressure is simply no fun. We show what causes there is for low water pressure and how to fix them

Light germinators or dark germinators? - Differences and examples

Light germinators or dark germinators? - Differences and examples

Before sowing, the question is whether the plant is a light germinator or a dark germinator. We show the differences and explain what you should pay attention to

Aloe vera blooms: photo - Use of flowers

Aloe vera blooms: photo - Use of flowers

Aloe vera is known as a plant with healing powers, but many people don't know about the beautiful flower. We show you how to make them bloom

Create a flower garden & design - 5 tips for beginners

Create a flower garden & design - 5 tips for beginners

A blooming garden is the dream of every garden owner. Here you will find various ideas for designing and creating a flower garden for beginners

Location for hydrangeas: 5 important factors

Location for hydrangeas: 5 important factors

The choice of location makes a lot of decisions, especially when it comes to hydrangeas. We show which criteria have which effects

Birch locations: 5 important criteria

Birch locations: 5 important criteria

Birches are beautiful and anyone who wants to plant them should choose the right location. We show what really matters

Recognizing magpie droppings - Magpie droppings with picture

Recognizing magpie droppings - Magpie droppings with picture

Animal droppings in the garden or on the balcony are not welcome, but they are part of nature. We show you how to recognize magpie droppings and how to deal with them

Planting time for hydrangeas: when is it ideal?

Planting time for hydrangeas: when is it ideal?

Hydrangeas enrich the balcony, terrace or garden with their beautiful flowers. We show when the right time to plant the hydrangea is

Recognizing squirrel droppings: typical appearance with a picture

Recognizing squirrel droppings: typical appearance with a picture

Identifying animal droppings in the garden is not that easy. Here's how to identify squirrel droppings. You can find all information with us

Lavender location: 5 important criteria

Lavender location: 5 important criteria

Lavender not only looks beautiful, it also smells captivating. We show which criteria should be considered when locating lavender