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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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Butterfly lilac, Buddleja davidii - planting time, planting and care

Butterfly lilac, Buddleja davidii - planting time, planting and care

Butterfly lilac (Buddleja) is one of the richly flowering buddleias. He originally comes from Asia. Learn more about proper care. We show what you need to consider and how to do it

Lean concrete - All information about properties, price and processing

Lean concrete - All information about properties, price and processing

Here you will find all the important and necessary information about lean concrete. We'll show you everything you need to know about properties, workmanship and price

Fight fire bugs in the garden - get rid of them quickly

Fight fire bugs in the garden - get rid of them quickly

Fighting fire bugs - Fire bugs are very strikingly colored and are particularly noticeable to people in summer. The red shell, which is covered in black dots and lines, is characteristic

Blue Ginger, Dichorisandra thyrsiflora - Care

Blue Ginger, Dichorisandra thyrsiflora - Care

Blue ginger, Dichorisandra thyrsiflora - Care - The rarity feels at home on the terrace, balcony and in the winter garden. Get to know your requirements:

Mildew stains on the wall - How to remove the stains

Mildew stains on the wall - How to remove the stains

If you discover stains on the wall you should act immediately, it doesn't always have to be mold. But even foxing is a sign that something is not right here

Divide property - these steps are necessary - 13 tips

Divide property - these steps are necessary - 13 tips

A building plot is not always fully used. There is the possibility of dividing a property so that it can be sold individually to individual parties. We show how this works

Pond security: Five ways to childproof garden ponds

Pond security: Five ways to childproof garden ponds

Every year many children have accidents in the garden pond. Many accidents end in death. That doesn't have to be the case. The source of the accident is known and we show how you can fix it decoratively

Overwintering African lilies from A-Z - Is Agapanthus hardy?

Overwintering African lilies from A-Z - Is Agapanthus hardy?

With the right care, you can enjoy your plants for a very long time. That's why we'll show you here how you can overwinter the African lily. With our tips and information you will get through the winter well

Ice flowers - caring for the begonia species - Hardy ice plants

Ice flowers - caring for the begonia species - Hardy ice plants

Ice flowers (Ddelosperma hybrid) are a beautiful type of begonia. Here you can find out how to properly care for and overwinter these hardy ice plants. Tips and information on care

Correctly calculate the seepage shaft & Build it yourself - This is how it's done

Correctly calculate the seepage shaft & Build it yourself - This is how it's done

A soakaway is a pretty practical affair. However, you should find out beforehand exactly what you need to consider when building it yourself. That's why you can find all the important information here

Predatory mites against spider mites - application - information on breeding

Predatory mites against spider mites - application - information on breeding

Spider mites, scientifically called Tetranychidae, feed by sucking out plant cells. We show how you can combat spider mites with the targeted use of predatory mites

Garden hydrangeas: location, care and overwintering

Garden hydrangeas: location, care and overwintering

The garden hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) is used as a houseplant, bedding plant, and in gardens and winter gardens as a container plant. You can find out everything that the plant, also known as farmer's hydrangea, needs to care for here

Lime nitrogen: Use in the garden and against moss/weeds

Lime nitrogen: Use in the garden and against moss/weeds

Lime nitrogen, more precisely calcium cyanamide, is used as a fertilizer in agriculture and horticulture. We show what you can use it for and what absolutely needs to be taken into account

Cutting azalea - it's that easy to cut back

Cutting azalea - it's that easy to cut back

It is often said that an azalea does not need any pruning at all. We'll show you what's really going on and when it's necessary. You can find instructions on how to cut azaleas correctly here

Planting an avocado seed - this is how you grow an avocado tree

Planting an avocado seed - this is how you grow an avocado tree

Whenever we eat an avocado, we are left with a huge pit that makes every gardener smile. Learn how easy it is to grow a plant from the avocado pit

Hanging pussy willow, hanging willow: location, care and cutting

Hanging pussy willow, hanging willow: location, care and cutting

The hanging pussy willow is one of the most beautiful and easy-care ornamental trees. We give care tips and show you everything else you should know about the plant. Info & Tips

Dog poop in the garden - what to do? How to prevent annoying dog poop

Dog poop in the garden - what to do? How to prevent annoying dog poop

It is more than annoying for homeowners and gardeners when they constantly come across dog droppings on their property. We show which measures are helpful and will protect your garden from dog feces

Is the lucky feather / Zamioculcas poisonous? Advice for children and cats

Is the lucky feather / Zamioculcas poisonous? Advice for children and cats

Because the lucky feather (Zamioculcas) is such an easy-care houseplant, it can also be found in many apartments. But what about toxicity? How dangerous and especially how poisonous is the Zamioculcas (lucky feather)? We'll clear it up

Native lizards in the garden: profile, habitat and food

Native lizards in the garden: profile, habitat and food

Lizards are small lizards with fully developed four legs. Their distribution area extends from Europe through Africa to Asia. Here we show you the native lizards and the most important information about them

Fighting pests on orchids - ways to combat lice & vermin

Fighting pests on orchids - ways to combat lice & vermin

Orchids decorate many window sills. However, they are not only sensitive to care but are also plagued by pests. We show which different pests can be found on orchids and how best to combat them