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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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Make plant supports yourself - support plants

Make plant supports yourself - support plants

Many plants need support. Find out which supports are suitable for tall perennials or wind-susceptible shrubs

Privacy fence - comparison of materials

Privacy fence - comparison of materials

A privacy screen keeps unwanted glances away from the balcony, terrace or garden. What materials can a privacy fence be made of?

Wood sorrel, wood sorrel, oxalis - care

Wood sorrel, wood sorrel, oxalis - care

Wood sorrel feels at home in rock gardens, but also in pots and smaller containers. With our instructions, care becomes child's play

Flame flower, care, cutting and overwintering

Flame flower, care, cutting and overwintering

Phlox is a perennial that thrives in this country. Their variety of varieties appeals to many gardeners. Read more about flame flower care

Common viburnum - planting, care and cutting

Common viburnum - planting, care and cutting

It is one of the most popular plants for flowering hedges in natural gardens: the common viburnum. Read more about its care

Cyclamen - Care as a garden and houseplant

Cyclamen - Care as a garden and houseplant

The ever-popular cyclamen can be kept as both garden and house plants. We'll tell you how

Cypress - Care, cutting of cypress trees

Cypress - Care, cutting of cypress trees

They are popular hedge plants in German gardens: cypress trees. Here you will find out everything you need to know about caring for cypress trees

Ball acacia - planting, care and cutting

Ball acacia - planting, care and cutting

Acacia trees are one of the most beautiful trees that Mother Nature offers us. We will introduce you to the ball acacia and give you care tips

Chinese lantern flower - care, propagation and overwintering

Chinese lantern flower - care, propagation and overwintering

The lantern flower belongs to the nightshade family and stands out for its peculiar flowers. Read everything you need to know about care

Growing beets - sowing, care and varieties

Growing beets - sowing, care and varieties

Here you will find instructions for growing beetroot. This is important to keep in mind when sowing, growing and caring for the vegetable garden

Sleeping tree, silk tree – care and cutting

Sleeping tree, silk tree – care and cutting

The sleeping tree got its name because it folds up its leaves in the evening. Read here how to properly care for the silk tree

Endive - Growing and caring for endive salad

Endive - Growing and caring for endive salad

Here you will find instructions for growing endives. This is important to consider when sowing, caring for and harvesting endive salad in the vegetable garden

Ornamental fir – care, propagation and overwintering

Ornamental fir – care, propagation and overwintering

The decorative fir can be found more and more often in front gardens in this country. You can read here what makes the tree special and how to care for it

Planting lettuce - cultivation and care

Planting lettuce - cultivation and care

Here you will find instructions for growing lettuce. This is how sowing, care and harvesting in the vegetable garden are successful. We recommend these varieties

Iceberg lettuce cultivation - sowing, planting and care

Iceberg lettuce cultivation - sowing, planting and care

Here you will find instructions on how to grow iceberg lettuce. Everything you need to know about sowing, growing, location and harvesting in the vegetable garden

Broccoli cultivation - sowing, care and planting

Broccoli cultivation - sowing, care and planting

Here you will find instructions on how to grow broccoli. This is how sowing, care, planting and harvesting in the vegetable garden are successful

Growing zucchini - planting, care and harvest

Growing zucchini - planting, care and harvest

Here you will find instructions on how to grow zucchini in the vegetable garden. This is what you need to know about sowing, caring for and harvesting this popular vegetable

English roses - plants, location and varieties

English roses - plants, location and varieties

English rose varieties occupy a special place in the rose family. Learn more about English roses

Radish cultivation - sowing, planting, care and varieties

Radish cultivation - sowing, planting, care and varieties

Learn all about growing radish in the vegetable garden. Here you will find information about sowing, cultivation, plants, care and varieties

Instructions: Lay cobblestones

Instructions: Lay cobblestones

Cobblestone is a typical material for garden paths, driveways and usable areas around the house. Here's how to lay it step by step