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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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Silk acacia: care from A-Z - Cut the silk tree and overwinter

Silk acacia: care from A-Z - Cut the silk tree and overwinter

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

Process comfrey - Dry comfrey root and place on top

Process comfrey - Dry comfrey root and place on top

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

Cherry and apple trees as half trunks: planting distance and care

Cherry and apple trees as half trunks: planting distance and care

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 in a weatherproof way - this is how you can do it on stone + slate

Labeling stones in a weatherproof way - this is how you can do it on stone + slate

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

Hydrangeas, rhododendrons and hibiscus smoke - Dangers of drugs

Hydrangeas, rhododendrons and hibiscus smoke - Dangers of drugs

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

Cutting Clematis: Instructions for late and early flowering varieties

Cutting Clematis: Instructions for late and early flowering varieties

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

Prevent and combat rose rust: 6 organic home remedies

Prevent and combat rose rust: 6 organic home remedies

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

Closing gaps in the lawn: reseeding in 5 steps - Gaps in the lawn

Closing gaps in the lawn: reseeding in 5 steps - Gaps in the lawn

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

Marsh marigold in the pond: location, care and propagation

Marsh marigold in the pond: location, care and propagation

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

Facing or painting the house base? Advantages and disadvantages

Facing or painting the house base? Advantages and disadvantages

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

Apply mineral plaster & - Instructions & Cost

Apply mineral plaster & - Instructions & Cost

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

Presentation balcony: Costs for add-on balcony kits made of wood

Presentation balcony: Costs for add-on balcony kits made of wood

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

Clivia care - Repotting and propagating Clivie - Is it poisonous?

Clivia care - Repotting and propagating Clivie - Is it poisonous?

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

Build your own pedestal - with/without drawers - instructions

Build your own pedestal - with/without drawers - instructions

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

Blue Girl Pine: Care and Cutting - Attitude as a bonsai

Blue Girl Pine: Care and Cutting - Attitude as a bonsai

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

Plastic bed border: the advantages and disadvantages of the bed border

Plastic bed border: the advantages and disadvantages of the bed border

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

Build your own septic tank - What else is allowed?

Build your own septic tank - What else is allowed?

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

Copper beech hedge: care and cutting - Information at the best time

Copper beech hedge: care and cutting - Information at the best time

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

Insulate a damp wall - The best tips for interior & exterior walls

Insulate a damp wall - The best tips for interior & exterior walls

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

First lawn cut: when should you mow new lawn for the first time?

First lawn cut: when should you mow new lawn for the first time?

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