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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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Overwintering hedgehogs + feeding them in winter - make your own hedgehog food

Overwintering hedgehogs + feeding them in winter - make your own hedgehog food

If you find a hedgehog in winter that is malnourished and urgently needs help, you should take care of it. You can find out everything that needs to be taken into account here. Tips & Information for hedgehog help

When do you plant hedges? The best time to plant hedge plants

When do you plant hedges? The best time to plant hedge plants

What do you have to consider when planting a hedge? What differences are there? When is the right time? Here you will find out what you need to consider in order to plant a stable hedge

Rope and what lies behind the term

Rope and what lies behind the term

When you hear the word dew, you tend to think of a damp meadow in the garden, but rope is an important part of the garden. We show their function

Root barrier for Miscanthus plants - these methods help

Root barrier for Miscanthus plants - these methods help

A root barrier ensures controlled growth in the garden. You can find out from us here what options there are, how to build them and what else you need to consider

Remove stains from paving stones and concrete paving - here's how

Remove stains from paving stones and concrete paving - here's how

An herb has grown to combat stains on paving stones. At least there are a few things you can do to keep your patch clean. Every stain has its antidote, we'll show you what they are

Construction instructions: Make your own sundial - this is how it works

Construction instructions: Make your own sundial - this is how it works

The sundial is the oldest and simplest tool for determining the time. A shadow is cast by the position of the sun using a pointer. Find out more here:

When to plant lavender? The ideal planting time is spring/autumn

When to plant lavender? The ideal planting time is spring/autumn

Lavender in the garden is reminiscent of holidays in the south, the Mediterranean and sun. The smell of lavender is popular, which is why the flowers are often dried. You can find information about the right planting time from us

Coconut soil - Advantages of coconut substrate for cultivation

Coconut soil - Advantages of coconut substrate for cultivation

Coconut soil is the most organic soil of all commercially available soil for potted and balcony plants. You can find out from us here what their advantages are and what you should pay attention to when using them

Flowering shrubs - 30 hardy varieties for sunny locations

Flowering shrubs - 30 hardy varieties for sunny locations

Flowering shrubs are a must in any garden. We have put together the 30 most beautiful and hardy shrubs and give you care tips

Mortar tray as a plant pot and herb bed

Mortar tray as a plant pot and herb bed

Especially if you have little space in the garden or want to grow herbs on the balcony, a sufficiently large container is important. You can find out how to convert a mortar tub here

Maggots in the kitchen - this helps with maggot infestation in the house

Maggots in the kitchen - this helps with maggot infestation in the house

Maggots - what can you do? Despite meticulous cleanliness, it can unfortunately happen that you come across maggots in the house. Here you can find out the causes and be shown possible solutions

Natural remedies against thread algae

Natural remedies against thread algae

Although many garden pond owners swear by using chemicals to combat filamentous algae and other algae, there are at least as many natural methods. Find out more here:

The best home remedies for algae in the aquarium

The best home remedies for algae in the aquarium

Which aquarium lover doesn't know the problem with algae? Basically, it occurs everywhere - completely independent of the shape and size of the pelvis. Tips & Information can be found here

Fence installation costs - how much does it cost to install a meter of fence?

Fence installation costs - how much does it cost to install a meter of fence?

A garden fence can be desired for several reasons, namely as an ornamental object, as a privacy screen or simply to demarcate your own property. With good planning you get the optimal result

Bar mesh fence - everything about dimensions, installation and prices per meter

Bar mesh fence - everything about dimensions, installation and prices per meter

Make your property safe with a metal mesh fence. A double bar fence is suitable for private or commercial areas. You can find out tips, information and what you should pay attention to here

Multiply lantana through seeds/cuttings and grow it yourself

Multiply lantana through seeds/cuttings and grow it yourself

Lantana has beautiful flower heads with many individual flowers. You can find out from us how you can get seeds and grow plants yourself and get tips and information

Fight diatoms in the aquarium - in 5 steps

Fight diatoms in the aquarium - in 5 steps

Spherical algae mostly occur in s altwater aquariums. They love and need s alt water. Diatoms, on the other hand, occur in fresh and sea water. Tips & You can find information on how to remove it here

Garden pond water becomes green and cloudy - what to do?

Garden pond water becomes green and cloudy - what to do?

There are a few things you can do to keep the water in your garden pond clean. Find out here where the algae comes from, how to prevent it and how to remove it. Info & Tips on algae in the garden pond

Successfully combat green algae in the aquarium and pond

Successfully combat green algae in the aquarium and pond

There are a large number of green algae. In principle, you could call them indicator plants in the aquarium because they are good indicators of water quality. You can find tips and information here

Is mold harmful on potting soil - tips to prevent it

Is mold harmful on potting soil - tips to prevent it

Many a hobby gardener has had to be annoyed by this because it really doesn't look very nice. You can find causes and methods of combating them here