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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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Planting tips for garden and balcony boxes

Planting tips for garden and balcony boxes

We explain what is important when planting in pots and other containers. These are our planting tips for garden and balcony boxes

Dry and press leaves of flowers and plants quickly

Dry and press leaves of flowers and plants quickly

Do you want to quickly dry and press leaves from flowers and plants? We present methods to preserve plant leaves

Echeverias, Echeveria - care and overwintering

Echeverias, Echeveria - care and overwintering

Echeverias include more than 150 plant species. Some of them are suitable as garden & potted plants. We give tips on care

Fruit & Dry your own fruits in the oven

Fruit & Dry your own fruits in the oven

Fruit & Dry your own fruits in the oven - To preserve fruits and fruits from the garden, you can dry them. What you should know about this procedure can be read here:

Popular shade perennials - hardy and flowering species

Popular shade perennials - hardy and flowering species

Which perennials thrive in shady places in the garden? We introduce popular flowering and hardy shade perennials

Create a natural garden - plants for natural gardens

Create a natural garden - plants for natural gardens

How can you create a natural garden? Which plants are suitable for natural gardens? How to create a natural garden

Fertilize oleander properly - the best oleander fertilizers

Fertilize oleander properly - the best oleander fertilizers

Oleander needs a lot of nutrients so that it thrives perfectly. You can find out which fertilizers are suitable here

Plants for dry, sandy and sunny locations

Plants for dry, sandy and sunny locations

Not every plant thrives everywhere. Here you will find an extensive list of suitable plants for dry, sandy and sunny locations

Cutting boxwood figures - instructions and tips

Cutting boxwood figures - instructions and tips

Animal shapes like the greenhorn can be cut from boxwood. How does it succeed? What should you pay attention to?

Planning a garden pond, pond - ideas for planning

Planning a garden pond, pond - ideas for planning

Mistakes in pond planning are difficult to correct later. Therefore, you should think through all aspects. How to plan a garden pond

Topiary trees in the garden - care, cutting, pruning

Topiary trees in the garden - care, cutting, pruning

Boxwood, maple, cypress and many other trees can be easily cut into shape. How to care for topiary trees in the garden

Creating a flower meadow - flower varieties and care tips

Creating a flower meadow - flower varieties and care tips

A garden does not have to consist of traditional lawns and borders. How about a natural flower meadow? Here's how to create them

Build your own concrete pond - create and seal it

Build your own concrete pond - create and seal it

A concrete pond has several advantages over a clay pond, one with liner or a pond tray. How to build the pond yourself

Bellis Perennis - profile, plants and care

Bellis Perennis - profile, plants and care

Bellis Perennis is better known as daisy. What should you know about caring for flowering plants?

Solitary trees in the garden - summer and evergreen species

Solitary trees in the garden - summer and evergreen species

Solitary trees play an important role in garden design. Which species are recommended? Which evergreen and which summergreen?

Checklist: Fall gardening

Checklist: Fall gardening

Which gardening tasks are important before winter and the first frost? We have put together a checklist of work to do in the fall

Instructions: Paint the garage door correctly

Instructions: Paint the garage door correctly

To keep the garage in good condition, you also need to maintain the gate. What should you pay attention to when painting? How to paint the garage door

Planting conifers - timing, distance and planting tips

Planting conifers - timing, distance and planting tips

Conifers are popular garden plants. Here you will find out everything you need to know about planting conifers

Pencil Bush, Euphorbia tirucalli - Care & Propagate

Pencil Bush, Euphorbia tirucalli - Care & Propagate

The pencil bush comes from South Africa, loves warmth and should be kept warm and sunny. How to care for Euphorbia tirucalli

Christmas Cactus, Schlumbergera truncata - Care

Christmas Cactus, Schlumbergera truncata - Care

The Christmas cactus is increasingly available for purchase in the run-up to Christmas. How to properly care for Schlumbergera truncata