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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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Build a turtle house - Instructions for building your own out of wood

Build a turtle house - Instructions for building your own out of wood

In order for turtles to feel really comfortable, they need a safe and comfortable home. Here are the instructions for building your own turtle house

From time to time can you mow the lawn?

From time to time can you mow the lawn?

A meadow or a piece of lawn can be found in almost every garden. We show you what rules you need to follow when mowing your lawn

Black-eyed Susan, Thunbergia alata: care from A - Z

Black-eyed Susan, Thunbergia alata: care from A - Z

The black-eyed Susan (Thunbergia alata) blooms just as beautifully as its name sounds. Information and tips on care can be found here

Mixing plaster - instructions - Mixing ratio tips

Mixing plaster - instructions - Mixing ratio tips

Plaster has many uses. We show what you should mix when mixing plaster and what you should pay attention to when deciding on the mixing ratio. With our instructions you can do it

Change heating thermostat and set & correctly

Change heating thermostat and set & correctly

If the heating gets too hot or stays cold, there are various reasons. We show what you need to consider when changing the heating thermostat

Overwintering pond plants - Aquatic plants in winter

Overwintering pond plants - Aquatic plants in winter

Hardly any garden pond is not decorated with pond plants and the work is no less in winter. We show you how to overwinter pond plants

Remove mirror tape - Loosen the assembly tape

Remove mirror tape - Loosen the assembly tape

Mirror tape is a way to get the mirror onto the wall without drilling. However, removing it is not that easy. We show how to do it

Copper sulfate against algae - 5 tips for application & dosage

Copper sulfate against algae - 5 tips for application & dosage

Copper sulfate will still be used for water treatment and algae control. We show what you should consider when using it for the sake of the environment

The perfect time to plant tulips in autumn

The perfect time to plant tulips in autumn

In order for tulips to delight us with their flowers, they must be planted at the right time. We show when the planting time for tulip bulbs is

Drip irrigation - make your own drip hose

Drip irrigation - make your own drip hose

Build your own drip irrigation. We give instructions for Garden & Balcony. This means all plants are watered evenly

Build your own automatic irrigation - irrigation system

Build your own automatic irrigation - irrigation system

Building an automatic irrigation system yourself is not as difficult as you might think at first. The relevant instructions are available here

Iron on veneer & glue - Instructions in 10 steps

Iron on veneer & glue - Instructions in 10 steps

With veneer you can visually refine furniture & beautify unsightly edges or surfaces. We show you how to glue iron-on veneer &

Single stem - 8 tips for brooms, hatchets, spades & Co

Single stem - 8 tips for brooms, hatchets, spades & Co

When using tools, a handle can sometimes break. We show how single handles work and how brooms, hatchets & Co. can quickly be fit again

Make your own climbing aid for cucumbers: construction instructions

Make your own climbing aid for cucumbers: construction instructions

In order for cucumbers to grow really well, they need, among other things, sun, air and space. We show you how to create the right trellis using different climbing aids

Bleeding the oil heater: what to do? - Air in the oil line

Bleeding the oil heater: what to do? - Air in the oil line

If the radiator doesn't get warm, there are different reasons. We show how to get air out of the oil line. Tips for bleeding oil heaters

Home remedies for mosquito bites - 5 tips to relieve itching

Home remedies for mosquito bites - 5 tips to relieve itching

Mosquito bites can be really annoying. We show which home remedies and immediate measures help against itching. These plants help against mosquito bites:

Grow your own loofah cucumber - 9 tips for sponge pumpkin

Grow your own loofah cucumber - 9 tips for sponge pumpkin

The loofah sponge is known from the field of body care. We show you how you can grow and harvest the sponge gourd, or luffa cucumber, yourself

Radiator valve stuck - 4 tips to solve the thermostat

Radiator valve stuck - 4 tips to solve the thermostat

If the heating is not warm there can be various reasons. We show you what to do if the radiator valve is stuck. Solve thermostat tips

Crafts with willow branches - Make your own willow decorations

Crafts with willow branches - Make your own willow decorations

Willow is often used for crafts. We show what you can make and build from willow branches and & rods. No matter whether decoration or garden design

Fighting grubs - Raised bed & Protect lawn

Fighting grubs - Raised bed & Protect lawn

Beetle larvae are known as grubs; we will show you how to recognize them. Successfully protects the beneficial insects and fights the pests