Knowledge bank of a gardener and gardener

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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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Early bloomers in forests & Gardens - Which ones are there? When do they bloom? - Here you will find the answers and plants sorted by color

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We introduce you to 16 safe and cat-friendly houseplants with brief care and location tips

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Plaster has many uses. We show what you should mix when mixing plaster and what you should pay attention to when deciding on the mixing ratio. With our instructions you can do it

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When should you sow herbs in a pot/garden? All information in our sowing calendar: which time is best

Transplanting boxwood correctly, repotting - You can do a lot wrong when transplanting boxwood, because the roots in particular are very sensitive. The roots usually grow first after transplanting

Stinging nettle urtiaca diocia as a spice and medicinal herb in cooking, cosmetics and medicine. Tips on growing and caring for stinging nettles

Planting time for shrubs - Nowadays, a wide variety of shrubs are available almost all year round. Depending on whether it is bare-root plants, bales or containers, the following applies

How to color hydrangea blue (hydrangea macrophylla) - Discoloration - Hydrangeas change color depending on the condition of the soil. They bloom in the colors white, pink, red and depending on the PH value of the soil a

Planting boxwood - this is how it works! Boxwoods are easy to plant. This isn't really difficult. First, the plant ball is watered thoroughly for about an hour. This works best in an E

Creating and cutting a wild rose hedge - wild roses also look good, but the advantage of a wild rose hedge is that it is very popular with insects and birds. It is ecologically valuable.Rei

Propagating boxwood correctly - Boxwood can be used in many different ways in the garden. It is a great, evergreen decoration in a flower pot, but is also suitable for creating smaller hedges

Planting time for flowers - There is no general answer to when the best time to plant flowers is. It always depends on the variety. There are flowers, including many perennials, their classic planting

Coffee tree (coffea arabica) - care & cutting - A coffee tree as a houseplant is extremely decorative and original. However, there are some care requirements to consider

Planting soil, also known as potting soil or plant soil, forms the foundation of a beautiful flower bed or beautiful balcony plants. Planting soil is a humus-rich substrate that provides quick and he althy growth

Carry out soil testing - As a gardener, you should know the nature of your soil in order to make optimal use of it. Much of the soil in private gardens is rich in nutrients

Mineral substrate - advantages and disadvantages - Plants can not only be planted in exclusively humus-rich substrates, there is also mineral substrate. But with plant experts and hobby gardeners

Even in windy regions you want to have sun protection on your balcony and terrace. We show what solutions there are

If a pool is too sterile and a pond is too wild for you, get a swimming pond or, better yet, a natural pool. We show what costs arise

Rhododendron soilRhododendrons need a soil with the lowest possible pH value. For a rhododendron, a pH value of 4.5 - 6.0 is ideal. In addition, the distribution of nutrients in the soil must be

Peat mining destroys habitats - when you buy potting soil, you rarely think about the serious consequences this has for nature. What very few people know is that most products m

It is the flowers that have made the plants in this family particularly famous. Especially the large, colorful flowers of the orchids. Tips and information on care can be found here:

Mold on plant soil Mold on plant soil is common. Especially if you are too careful with watering, the white spores will form very quickly, which will then be quite unattractive

In order for a freshly sown lawn or a newly laid turf to grow optimally, special lawn soil is necessary. Tips for mixing yourself

Cactus soil - Cacti grow in nature under very special conditions. For this reason, you also need a very special soil in your flower pots at home. Theoretically it is possible