Knowledge bank of a gardener and gardener

Last modified

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

Popular for the month

Feeding blackbirds correctly: 18 ideal blackbird food

Feeding blackbirds correctly: 18 ideal blackbird food

Blackbirds are not migratory birds, so the question often arises of what you could feed them. We give tips for blackbird food

Cutting bamboo - When and how to prune bamboo?

Cutting bamboo - When and how to prune bamboo?

Bamboo is easy to cut. There are four types of pruning care. We will introduce you to all of them and give you tips on when and how to proceed

Elf Flower, Epimedium: 12 tips for care & Cutting

Elf Flower, Epimedium: 12 tips for care & Cutting

Fairy Flower, Epimedium: Find out everything you need to know about caring for the plant and receive valuable tips on pruning and overwintering

Can you move on Sundays? - 11 important tips

Can you move on Sundays? - 11 important tips

You don't always have time to move during the week, but can you move on Sundays? We show what you should pay attention to when moving on Sunday

Harvesting lovage, drying & freezing: this is how it's done

Harvesting lovage, drying & freezing: this is how it's done

Lovage is also called maggi herb because of its aroma. We show how and when to harvest lovage correctly. Here are tips for preservation

19 small native birds of prey in Germany

19 small native birds of prey in Germany

There are different birds of prey in Germany. Here we show the smallest native birds of prey in portrait

Japanese maple, Acer palmatum: care, cutting and more

Japanese maple, Acer palmatum: care, cutting and more

Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) appeals to many gardeners with its beautiful leaves. We show you how to care for it properly

14 culinary herbs that you can really keep in the kitchen

14 culinary herbs that you can really keep in the kitchen

Fresh culinary herbs ensure that the prepared dishes turn out well. We show which herbs belong in the kitchen

When do you plant fruit trees? 7 tips for planting time

When do you plant fruit trees? 7 tips for planting time

When it comes to fruit trees, a distinction is made between bare-root fruit trees and baled or potted fruit trees. Here you can find all the tips on the right planting time

Timing: when and until when do you plant potatoes?

Timing: when and until when do you plant potatoes?

Potatoes are considered a typically “German” vegetable. Here you can find all the information about the time & -room in which potatoes are planted

What is trass cement? - The differences to cement

What is trass cement? - The differences to cement

There are many different types of cement. There is a comprehensive portrait of trass cement here. We show what the difference is to cement

Lamp without protective conductor / grounding: what to do?

Lamp without protective conductor / grounding: what to do?

Not all lamps have three cables to connect. We show how to deal with lamps without a protective conductor/grounding

Cherry laurel has yellow, eaten leaves: what to do?

Cherry laurel has yellow, eaten leaves: what to do?

When the leaves of the cherry laurel turn yellow and have holes, it's high time to take action. We show what to do and what the cause is

Avocado Leaves Turn Brown: 8 Common Causes

Avocado Leaves Turn Brown: 8 Common Causes

Pulling an avocado from a pit seems to be a “national sport”. We show what causes brown leaves and offer remedies

Nails for concrete walls: this is important to note

Nails for concrete walls: this is important to note

Nails are very practical for attaching things to walls, but concrete walls pose a problem. We'll show you what to consider

What is fluid concrete - Features & applications

What is fluid concrete - Features & applications

There are many different types of concrete. Here we show all the properties of flowing concrete and give tips on how to use it

How to: Repair holes in the plastic window

How to: Repair holes in the plastic window

We show how to close holes in plastic windows. With different methods and means to success

Distance between decking boards - Information about terrace construction

Distance between decking boards - Information about terrace construction

To ensure that decking has a long lifespan, the correct spacing is important when setting it up. Here you can find all the information about terrace construction

How to: Cast wooden posts in concrete in 4 steps

How to: Cast wooden posts in concrete in 4 steps

Encasing wooden posts in concrete is a good way to place a wooden post firmly in the ground. Here are the instructions

What do ladybugs eat and drink?

What do ladybugs eat and drink?

Ladybugs are considered good luck charms and pest killers. We show what ladybugs really eat and drink