Knowledge bank of a gardener and gardener

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Here you can read 7 ways on how you can catch and collect rainwater to reuse it in the garden or household

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We introduce you to 16 safe and cat-friendly houseplants with brief care and location tips

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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

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When should you sow herbs in a pot/garden? All information in our sowing calendar: which time is best

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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

Silk acacias are very decorative. The plants from the mimosa family, also known as silk trees, produce beautiful, delicately scented flowers in summer. Tips for care can be found here

Growing comfrey in the garden Comfrey is an undemanding plant that thrives in sun and partial shade. We show what you can do with comfrey & and how to use it

A semi-trunk refers to grafted fruit trees on strong or medium-growing seedling bases. We show how it is done with apples and cherries

Labeling stones - tips and instructions - Stones, including natural stones, with inscriptions are an original decoration idea. You can find out how to label stones correctly here

Brand new, but not new: hydrangea theft in Germany. Here you can find out what's really behind it and what dangers smoking garden plants poses

If you are not sure how and especially when to cut your clematis, it is best to follow the flowering period. We show what needs to be taken into account when it comes to cutting groups

Rose rust is one of the most common diseases affecting roses. We will tell you how rose rust can be prevented and how you can successfully combat rose rust. Read more here

Gaps & bare spots in the lawn can be traced back to many causes. The important thing is that they can be repaired with little effort. We will explain to you how it works

The marsh marigold (C altha palustris) belongs to the family Ranunculaceae (buttercup family). Here you will find extensive instructions for care with lots of tips

Whether you should paint or cover the base of a house is not always just a question of your own taste. We show what you should pay attention to and the reasons why

Mineral plaster is a good way to seal walls and make them visually attractive. Here you can find out how to apply mineral plaster &

An alternative to the extension balcony can be the so-called projection balcony for those who would like to add a balcony to the house. We show you what you should pay attention to

The Clivia is a very popular evergreen houseplant. The plant is a bit demanding, but we show what you should pay attention to. Tips for repotting and propagating

You can get a lot of space out of a small amount of living space. A platform in the apartment creates more storage space and is a visual highlight & you gain distance from the often cold floor

Many Japanese trees have found their way into home gardens, mostly as bonsai. The blue maiden pine is not only found in the garden as a bonsai. We show you how to care for them properly

Bed borders made of plastic and concrete have long been the pioneers in the entire spectrum of materials for bed borders. But what does it look like today? We clarify

Can you build a septic tank yourself? What do you have to consider? What is allowed? We show you what you need to pay attention to so that wastewater runs its course properly

The copper beech (Fagus sylvatica f. purpurea) can be grown to create an exceptionally decorative hedge. Here you will find detailed instructions on how to care for the purple beech hedge

If moisture gets into the masonry, it can cause lasting damage and even make a building uninhabitable. We show you how to properly deal with damp walls. Tips & Info

When you create a new lawn, the anxious question is always "When can I mow the lawn for the first time?" . We show you what is important when cutting your lawn for the first time