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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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Planning a garden pond, pond - ideas for planning

Planning a garden pond, pond - ideas for planning

Mistakes in pond planning are difficult to correct later. Therefore, you should think through all aspects. How to plan a garden pond

Topiary trees in the garden - care, cutting, pruning

Topiary trees in the garden - care, cutting, pruning

Boxwood, maple, cypress and many other trees can be easily cut into shape. How to care for topiary trees in the garden

Creating a flower meadow - flower varieties and care tips

Creating a flower meadow - flower varieties and care tips

A garden does not have to consist of traditional lawns and borders. How about a natural flower meadow? Here's how to create them

Build your own concrete pond - create and seal it

Build your own concrete pond - create and seal it

A concrete pond has several advantages over a clay pond, one with liner or a pond tray. How to build the pond yourself

Bellis Perennis - profile, plants and care

Bellis Perennis - profile, plants and care

Bellis Perennis is better known as daisy. What should you know about caring for flowering plants?

Solitary trees in the garden - summer and evergreen species

Solitary trees in the garden - summer and evergreen species

Solitary trees play an important role in garden design. Which species are recommended? Which evergreen and which summergreen?

Checklist: Fall gardening

Checklist: Fall gardening

Which gardening tasks are important before winter and the first frost? We have put together a checklist of work to do in the fall

Instructions: Paint the garage door correctly

Instructions: Paint the garage door correctly

To keep the garage in good condition, you also need to maintain the gate. What should you pay attention to when painting? How to paint the garage door

Planting conifers - timing, distance and planting tips

Planting conifers - timing, distance and planting tips

Conifers are popular garden plants. Here you will find out everything you need to know about planting conifers

Pencil Bush, Euphorbia tirucalli - Care & Propagate

Pencil Bush, Euphorbia tirucalli - Care & Propagate

The pencil bush comes from South Africa, loves warmth and should be kept warm and sunny. How to care for Euphorbia tirucalli

Christmas Cactus, Schlumbergera truncata - Care

Christmas Cactus, Schlumbergera truncata - Care

The Christmas cactus is increasingly available for purchase in the run-up to Christmas. How to properly care for Schlumbergera truncata

Sal willow, Salix caprea - planting, care and cutting

Sal willow, Salix caprea - planting, care and cutting

The Sal willow (Salix Caprea) is a special form of willow. It is also called kitten willow. Find out more about care and pruning

Peas, garden pea cultivation - sowing and care

Peas, garden pea cultivation - sowing and care

Here you will find practical instructions for growing peas. This is how you can sow, care and harvest garden peas in the vegetable garden

Primroses, Primula - Planting, Care, Propagation & Overwintering

Primroses, Primula - Planting, Care, Propagation & Overwintering

Primroses are popular spring bloomers with manageable care requirements. We show you how to handle the plants correctly

Edible plants - you can find these in the forest in Germany

Edible plants - you can find these in the forest in Germany

Edible plants don't just thrive in the garden. Find out more about wild vegetables and wild herbs from the forest in this article

Umbrella bamboo - care and pruning

Umbrella bamboo - care and pruning

The umbrella bamboo does not spread as much as many of its conspecifics. Learn more about caring for this type of bamboo

Instructions: Dry lavender and lavender flowers properly

Instructions: Dry lavender and lavender flowers properly

Lavender is known for its lovely scent. We will show you how to properly preserve and dry lavender flowers

Cutting oleander - timing and instructions

Cutting oleander - timing and instructions

Oleander needs to be pruned regularly. We introduce the different types of cuts. Here you will find instructions for pruning

Overwintering potted plants outside - overwintering

Overwintering potted plants outside - overwintering

In this country, many plants can only be cultivated in pots because they are not hardy. But how do you overwinter them in the pot?

Spice plants in the garden – cultivation, care, overwintering

Spice plants in the garden – cultivation, care, overwintering

You can grow spice plants in the garden. You can find all the important information and tips on cultivation, care and wintering here