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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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Forest flowers: 55 flowering species in the forest sorted by color

Forest flowers: 55 flowering species in the forest sorted by color

Which forest flowers sweeten our walk over hill and dale? We have put together beautiful spring and summer bloomers for you that you can find not only at the edge of the forest

Orchid types from A-Z - 11 orchid varieties presented

Orchid types from A-Z - 11 orchid varieties presented

You can find information on the special care of different types of orchids and orchid varieties that are commercially available here. We also offer you an extensive orchid picture gallery

Planting shrubs in the garden - 14 fast-growing bushes

Planting shrubs in the garden - 14 fast-growing bushes

It is usually the color of the flowers that motivates us to buy a particular shrub. Fortunately, the range is so diverse that it is quite possible to find the right shrub for every month

Panicle hydrangea, Hydrangea paniculata: care and cutting

Panicle hydrangea, Hydrangea paniculata: care and cutting

How can beautiful growth be achieved with panicle hydrangeas? What should you pay attention to when cutting? We answer these and other questions and give you lots of information and tips on caring for the plant

Plants in the bedroom - he althy or harmful? 11 ideal plants

Plants in the bedroom - he althy or harmful? 11 ideal plants

Since we would like to enhance our living spaces with plants to create a nicer feeling of living, the question quickly comes up: "Are plants good in the bedroom?" . We'll clear it up

Caring for and overwintering farmer's orchids - schizanthus / split flower

Caring for and overwintering farmer's orchids - schizanthus / split flower

The farmer's orchid (split flower / schizanthus): Romantic wild growth, brilliant colors, lots of flowers over a long period of time, impressive resilience - it offers everything together! We'll show you what you should pay attention to when caring for it

African tulip tree, Spathodea campanulata - care from A-Z

African tulip tree, Spathodea campanulata - care from A-Z

Tulip Tree Care - Location is crucial for a tulip tree. As a shallow rooter, it requires a lot of space. You can find out what else you should pay attention to when caring for it here

Perennial fertilizer: when and with what you should fertilize perennials

Perennial fertilizer: when and with what you should fertilize perennials

When perennials sit in the same spot for years, the soil around the plant and roots becomes depleted. Perennial fertilizer helps the plants bloom beautifully and vigorously. We show what you need to pay attention to

Lady's slipper orchid, Paphiopedilum - everything about care

Lady's slipper orchid, Paphiopedilum - everything about care

The orchid Paphiopedilum is also known as the lady's slipper or Venus' slipper orchid and is a real feast for the eyes. We'll show you what you need to pay attention to when caring for it in order to enjoy your beautiful orchid for a long time

Cutting blood grass - this is how it's done

Cutting blood grass - this is how it's done

Blood grass is a very decorative ornamental grass. With the right cut, it stays he althy for a long time and is an eye-catcher in the garden. We'll show you what you need to consider when cutting blood grass. Use our tips and information

Fragrant plants: List from A-Z for gardens, apartments and balconies

Fragrant plants: List from A-Z for gardens, apartments and balconies

Not only the appearance but also the scent of the plants should be taken into account. Here we show the best scented plants for the apartment, balcony and garden. Be inspired by our A-Z list

How to cut the Ficus Benjamini correctly - instructions

How to cut the Ficus Benjamini correctly - instructions

The Ficus benjamini (birch fig) can be found in many apartments. With the right cut at the right time, you can also enjoy this plant a lot. You can even grow it as a standard tree and bonsai. we show you how it works

How to prune a chestnut tree - the right time

How to prune a chestnut tree - the right time

A chestnut tree also needs regular pruning to stay he althy and grow well. We will show you what to pay attention to, when to cut and what to do after flowering

Cutting a bleeding heart - this is how it's done

Cutting a bleeding heart - this is how it's done

The bleeding heart is probably one of the most beautiful and magical flowers in the garden. With the right cut you can help your plant stay he althy. We provide tips and information to make it successful

How do you cut the fat hen? Instructions in 5 steps

How do you cut the fat hen? Instructions in 5 steps

Here we will show you how to properly cut your fat hen in just a few steps. With our instructions you will enjoy your plant for a long time. Tips and information for success

Ornamental tobacco - everything about care, propagation and overwintering

Ornamental tobacco - everything about care, propagation and overwintering

Ornamental tobacco (Nicotiana x sanderae) is mostly cultivated for its magical tube-like flowers. We'll show you what you should pay attention to when it comes to care, wintering, cutting and propagation

Turkish poppy: is it hardy? Information about wintering

Turkish poppy: is it hardy? Information about wintering

Not only a fantastic eye-catcher in the flower vase, the Turkish poppy is a real feast for the eyes, especially in the home garden. We now finally clarify the question of whether the Turkish poppy is winter hardy

Lime tree: this is how you properly care for and overwinter the lime

Lime tree: this is how you properly care for and overwinter the lime

Lemon and orange trees are better known as citrus plants. However, lime trees are on the rise. We'll show you what you need to pay attention to when it comes to care and winter storage

Evergreen garden shrubs - 23 flowering and hardy species

Evergreen garden shrubs - 23 flowering and hardy species

They also bring joy to gardeners in autumn and winter: evergreen shrubs. We will show you the different options. There is sure to be something for you too. Take a look

How to cut the camellia correctly - instructions and tips

How to cut the camellia correctly - instructions and tips

This is exactly how you prune your camellia correctly. We show what you really need to pay attention to, what different cuts there are and give useful tips at the right time