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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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Cotoneaster, Cotoneaster - care, cutting and propagation

Cotoneaster, Cotoneaster - care, cutting and propagation

Cotoneasters are much more than ground cover for unfavorable locations. Here you will find numerous tips about caring for Cotoneaster

Spindle bush, creeping spindle - care and cutting

Spindle bush, creeping spindle - care and cutting

Also known as pepper cap, the spindle bush enchants with its leaf color in autumn. We give tips on how to care for it

Bamboo roll fence as a privacy screen - variants and costs - bamboo fence

Bamboo roll fence as a privacy screen - variants and costs - bamboo fence

In this article you will find out everything about bamboo rolling fences as privacy screens. We provide information about variants and costs

Prepare the ground for rolled turf and turf

Prepare the ground for rolled turf and turf

Would you like to switch to turf? Then think about floor preparation before laying. We explain what is important

Biological algae control in the garden pond

Biological algae control in the garden pond

Are you also bothered by algae in your garden pond? Then we have put together some tips for biological algae control here

Marguerite - profile and care of daisies

Marguerite - profile and care of daisies

Daisies are one of the most popular summer flowers. However, care requires some attention. Read the essentials here

Shrub marguerite - care as a container plant

Shrub marguerite - care as a container plant

The bush daisy is a special growth form of the common meadow daisy. We'll tell you how to cultivate them in the pot

Rose beetles - combat rose pests

Rose beetles - combat rose pests

Here you will find the most important information about the rose beetle at a glance. Do rose pests really need to be controlled?

Frogbite - caring for the floating plant

Frogbite - caring for the floating plant

The frog bite owes its name to the characteristic shape of its leaves. Pond or aquarium owners know him. You too?

Crab claws - plants in the garden pond

Crab claws - plants in the garden pond

Crab claws prefer warm, wind-protected places in stagnant water. This is how you keep the aquatic plants in your own garden pond

Water tap in the garden

Water tap in the garden

Read this article to find out why a water tap in the garden is beneficial. We also provide information about design and costs

Tangerine trees – care, diseases, cutting

Tangerine trees – care, diseases, cutting

Tangerine trees want a warm, protected location in the sun in summer. Overwintering works indoors

Tree Pruning Guide - Periods, Common Errors & Tips

Tree Pruning Guide - Periods, Common Errors & Tips

Regular pruning is important for he althy tree growth. In this article we will teach you the basics of tree pruning

Make your own worm castings - make worm castings

Make your own worm castings - make worm castings

An effective ecological fertilizer is produced by earthworms and compost worms. What's behind it? This is how you make worm castings yourself

Yellow roses – meaning and beautiful varieties

Yellow roses – meaning and beautiful varieties

Yellow roses have a diverse symbolism and a variety of varieties. Get to know the most important ones, e.g. Gloria Dei

Olive trees - care, cutting and overwintering

Olive trees - care, cutting and overwintering

Olive trees, free-standing as in a pot, are popular plants for the terrace and garden. Read more about their care and wintering

Cutting columnar fruit - care pruning

Cutting columnar fruit - care pruning

Columnar fruit refers to fruit trees with slender growth. You can find out how to prune and care for these trees here

Fight flies and fruit flies biologically

Fight flies and fruit flies biologically

Flies can be a nuisance in the household. We'll show you how you can fight fruit flies biologically

Blue tit - profile, lifestyle and nesting box tips

Blue tit - profile, lifestyle and nesting box tips

Blue tits start looking for suitable nesting places from February onwards. You can support them in this. We'll show you how

Fast-growing hedges - popular hedge plants

Fast-growing hedges - popular hedge plants

Find out more about fast-growing hedge plants such as Ilex, privet, cherry laurel and how to care for them. How to quickly pull privacy screens