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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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Fertilizing the garden in spring - information about garden fertilization

Fertilizing the garden in spring - information about garden fertilization

In spring, nature comes back to life. The plants emerge and immediately begin to grow and thrive. You can find out which fertilizer you need here:

Gently drive away moles - all home remedies in comparison

Gently drive away moles - all home remedies in comparison

Most garden owners try to get rid of a mole that has nested in their garden. We have listed the gentle options you have here:

Remove molehills in the garden - do it right

Remove molehills in the garden - do it right

If you have one or more moles in your garden, you can easily tell by the mounds of earth that appear everywhere. You can find out here how you can take action and what you should pay attention to

Sowing lawns in October/November - this is something to keep in mind

Sowing lawns in October/November - this is something to keep in mind

Are you late in the gardening year? No problem! We'll show you how you can still sow your lawn in autumn

Mirabelle plum tree - varieties, plants and instructions for care

Mirabelle plum tree - varieties, plants and instructions for care

The mirabelle plum is also known as the yellow plum. It is a subspecies of plum. You can find information and tips on care here

Apricot tree - location, planting and cutting instructions

Apricot tree - location, planting and cutting instructions

Apricots, better known to us as apricots, are very special fruits. You can find out here what you need to consider when planting and caring for it

Lawn fertilizer against weeds and moss - that should be included

Lawn fertilizer against weeds and moss - that should be included

Weeds and moss in the meadow are a nuisance for most garden owners. All sorts of things have to be done to ensure a beautiful lawn

Prune boxwood correctly in autumn - step by step

Prune boxwood correctly in autumn - step by step

Cut the Bux tree. The evergreen, versatile box tree plants are very popular as hedges, bed borders, balls or pyramids and figures in pots. Tips and information here:

Autumn fertilizer - this is how you properly fertilize the garden in autumn

Autumn fertilizer - this is how you properly fertilize the garden in autumn

In autumn, the growth phase of most plants is over, but at this time of year you can already optimally prepare the soil for the coming year. You can find tips and information here

Lime fertilizer: Apply lime fertilizer to the garden and lawn

Lime fertilizer: Apply lime fertilizer to the garden and lawn

Lime is important to keep the soil fertile and he althy. Where lime is lacking, lime fertilizer should be applied regularly. Information and tips can be found here

Mineral and organic lawn fertilizers in comparison

Mineral and organic lawn fertilizers in comparison

Organic & mineral lawn fertilizer - One of the most effective and safest options for a guaranteed green lawn is an organic and mineral lawn fertilizer

Forsythia, Forsythia - profile, plants, care and propagation

Forsythia, Forsythia - profile, plants, care and propagation

With its bright yellow flowers, the forsythia is one of the most popular signs of spring. You can find information and tips on care here

Overwintering boxwood in a bucket/pot – what you need to pay attention to

Overwintering boxwood in a bucket/pot – what you need to pay attention to

The boxwood is a hardy and insensitive plant. If it is kept in a bucket, it needs appropriate care. You can find out from us what you need to consider

Cut forsythia correctly - as a hedge, individual shrub and privacy screen

Cut forsythia correctly - as a hedge, individual shrub and privacy screen

The forsythia is one of the beautiful flowering trees that delight us early in the year. You can find tips and information about cutting here

Acacia tree in the garden - plant an acacia tree and care for it properly

Acacia tree in the garden - plant an acacia tree and care for it properly

Acacia - Acacia tree: Plants & Care - There are over 1,500 species of acacia worldwide, around 1,000 species in Australia alone. So it's hardly surprising that

Is forsythia poisonous to humans, cats & other pets?

Is forsythia poisonous to humans, cats & other pets?

What do you have to consider when dealing with forsythia? How dangerous is she? Here you will find lots of useful tips and information

Bay tree has brown leaves - diseases + pests on laurel

Bay tree has brown leaves - diseases + pests on laurel

It is not uncommon for the laurel tree to have brown, dried leaves, especially when new growth occurs. You can find out what you need to consider and how you can proceed here:

Grow your own hop plants - care and information about hop harvesting

Grow your own hop plants - care and information about hop harvesting

Everything you always wanted to know about hops as an ornamental and climbing plant and what you need to consider when greening your house wall can be found here

Deutzie, Deutzia - variety list, care and information on toxicity

Deutzie, Deutzia - variety list, care and information on toxicity

The Deutzia is one of the hydrangea family. However, some species from this family are closely related to the pipe bush and are popular ornamental plants

Double garden jasmine, pipe bush - care, cutting and propagation

Double garden jasmine, pipe bush - care, cutting and propagation

Garden jasmine is particularly popular as an ornamental plant because of its bright white flowers. You can find tips and information about care, propagation, cutting and much more from us: