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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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Umbelliferous milk star, Ornithogalum umbellatum - care

Umbelliferous milk star, Ornithogalum umbellatum - care

Milk Star Growth height: Up to 50 cm Flower color: mostly white, with dark green, almost yellow-edged inner spot. You can find information and tips on care here

Echinopsis cacti - species/varieties and care tips

Echinopsis cacti - species/varieties and care tips

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

Silver thistle plant, Carlina acaulis - care tips

Silver thistle plant, Carlina acaulis - care tips

The Carlina acaulis, the silver thistle, belongs to the large family of daisy family. Silver thistles are perennial and are characterized by large, strong leaves that are prickly everywhere

Grow your own star anise plant, Illicium verum

Grow your own star anise plant, Illicium verum

Real star anise is a spice that has become an indispensable part of Christmas baking and creative hobby art and crafts. Here in our home country

Planting lovage, maggi herb - cultivation, care and harvest

Planting lovage, maggi herb - cultivation, care and harvest

Lovage (Levisticum officinale). The lovage is an aromatic herb that prefers a sunny location and loose, moist, humus-rich and deep soil. Suitable as a single plant, you

Clary sage, Salvia sclarea - care tips

Clary sage, Salvia sclarea - care tips

All information and tips about one of the most magnificent types of sage, clary sage (Salvia sclarea). Sowing, location, use and everything else you need to consider

Anemone, White Anemone - Planting and Care Tips

Anemone, White Anemone - Planting and Care Tips

The anemones, Latin for anemone, belong to the genus of buttercup plants. There are around 150 different species. Everything you need to know about care can be found here

Tuberous begonias - growing, planting and overwintering

Tuberous begonias - growing, planting and overwintering

Tuberous begonias - care - diversity and beauty - these are, so to speak, the synonyms for tuberous begonias. Find out here how you can enjoy your plant for a long time

Myrtle, bridal myrtle - care, cutting & Overwintering

Myrtle, bridal myrtle - care, cutting & Overwintering

Myrtle (Myrtus communis) - The myrtle is also called bridal myrtle and is a popular pot plant. Tips on cultivation, care and overwintering

Crested lily, pineapple flower, pineapple lily – care and overwintering

Crested lily, pineapple flower, pineapple lily – care and overwintering

Crested lily - pineapple flower (Eucomis) - The plant, which belongs to the asparagus family, leaves a very foreign impression. Tips and information about the plant can be found here

Clean frosted glass properly - tips against grease stains & Co

Clean frosted glass properly - tips against grease stains & Co

Clean frosted glass properly - frosted glass has the advantage that it is very translucent but opaque. It is often used for windows in bathrooms and room doors. So

Flower bulbs, onion plants - propagate + grow from seeds

Flower bulbs, onion plants - propagate + grow from seeds

In complete contrast to flowering plants or succulents, where propagation occurs either through seeds, offshoots or even grafting, etc. Information and tips can be found here

Crocuses in autumn - magnificent autumn crocus, saffron crocus - care

Crocuses in autumn - magnificent autumn crocus, saffron crocus - care

Crocuses originally come from Asia Minor and the regions around the Mediterranean. You can find out here from us what your crocus needs to thrive

Lemon bush, lemon verbena - care and propagation

Lemon bush, lemon verbena - care and propagation

The lemon verbena (Latin: Aloysia triphylla): You can get lots of tips and information about care, overwintering and the effect of the lemon bush as a tea from us

Lonely hut in the forest and fields: Legal and technical requirements

Lonely hut in the forest and fields: Legal and technical requirements

A lonely cabin in the forest sounds very tempting to relax from the strenuous everyday life. We show what is possible in Germany

Spanish harebell, Hyacinthoides hispanica - care tips

Spanish harebell, Hyacinthoides hispanica - care tips

Harebells (Hyazinthoides hispanica) - Species/Family: Perennial. Belongs to the lily family (Liliaceae). You can find information and tips on care from us

Wicker, willow - profile, planting and cutting

Wicker, willow - profile, planting and cutting

Wicker - planting, care and cutting - You are probably familiar with osier: it grows as a tree or shrub. The willow's rods are very stable and flexible. Learn more

Propagating bushes: 7 tips to make it successful

Propagating bushes: 7 tips to make it successful

Many shrubs can be propagated quite easily. We give you tips on propagating cuttings and lowering them

Squill - caring for the early bloomer

Squill - caring for the early bloomer

The squill, Latin Scilla bifolia, is a genus of the hyacinth family. It is clearly one of the plant world's heralds of spring. They bloom from April to May. You can find out more about care here

Mushroom herb, Rungia klossii - planting and care in the pot

Mushroom herb, Rungia klossii - planting and care in the pot

Mushroom herb 'Rungia klossii' - From care to use to overwintering, you can find all the important information here