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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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Silicone resin plaster - all the important information about the all-rounder

Silicone resin plaster - all the important information about the all-rounder

In addition to mineral plaster, there is also silicone resin plaster. Here you can find out everything about the advantages and disadvantages of silicone resin plaster. We show how to use silicone resin plaster with tips & information

17 tips for applying, touching up and painting rubbing plaster

17 tips for applying, touching up and painting rubbing plaster

You can cover walls very beautifully with plaster. Here you can find out how to apply, touch up and paint rubbing plaster. With our tips you will also be able to plaster walls

Mold in plaster - How to remove it successfully

Mold in plaster - How to remove it successfully

If the plaster on the wall changes color and becomes stained, mold may be a reason for this. In this case you should act immediately. We show you how to properly remove mold from plaster

Cooking elderberry jam: recipes

Cooking elderberry jam: recipes

Make your own elderberry jam In late summer or early autumn the time has come. With our great recipes you can conjure up delicious jams and jellies, and not just from elderberry

Feeding squirrels in winter: what can you feed? What not?

Feeding squirrels in winter: what can you feed? What not?

In winter you can not only feed birds in the garden, but squirrels also enjoy attention. However, there are a few things to consider when feeding squirrels in winter:

The ideal planting time for tomatoes - Plant in May, June or July?

The ideal planting time for tomatoes - Plant in May, June or July?

It is often the opinion that the name of a month can be used as a guide when it comes to the optimal planting time for tomatoes. However, this is not that easy. Read more here

Overwintering thyme from A-Z - Is thyme hardy?

Overwintering thyme from A-Z - Is thyme hardy?

Herbs like thyme can also be successfully overwintered with the right care. Here you can find out everything about how to get your thyme over the winter, whether in a pot, bucket or bed

Overwintering bougainvillea - instructions from A-Z - Is it hardy?

Overwintering bougainvillea - instructions from A-Z - Is it hardy?

The bougainvillea is also known as the triplet flower. The climbing plant is often kept as a container plant. We will show you how to properly overwinter the bougainvillea. Info & Tips can be found here

Overwintering roses - Caring for potted and outdoor roses in winter

Overwintering roses - Caring for potted and outdoor roses in winter

Overwintering roses is usually not a problem. If they have the right location. Here you can find out which roses can be overwintered correctly and how. Tips & Information for pot & outdoors

Is cherry laurel hardy? - Winter properly - Winter tips

Is cherry laurel hardy? - Winter properly - Winter tips

The cherry laurel has now become an integral part of home gardens. Here you can find out how you can safely preserve cherry laurel over the winter

Overwintering cacti outdoors - Care in winter

Overwintering cacti outdoors - Care in winter

Information on caring for and overwintering hardy and non-hardy cacti and cactuses. The most important facts are clearly explained here

Ornamental banana, Musa Banana - care and instructions for overwintering

Ornamental banana, Musa Banana - care and instructions for overwintering

If you want to overwinter the ornamental banana (Musa Banana) properly, it needs the right care. Here we will show you instructions on how to get your banana through the winter well

Overwintering flower bulbs: Information for 15 types of flower bulbs

Overwintering flower bulbs: Information for 15 types of flower bulbs

Many hobby gardeners who have a flower bed in their garden or even just on their balcony are used to buying new flower bulbs every year. Here you can find out how to overwinter them

Let green tomatoes ripen in autumn: this way they will still turn red

Let green tomatoes ripen in autumn: this way they will still turn red

Should you let unripe green tomatoes ripen? As popular as tomatoes are, opinions differ when it comes to the question of whether it makes sense to let unripe green tomatoes ripen. We clarify

Black-eyed Susan overwintering - Is it hardy?

Black-eyed Susan overwintering - Is it hardy?

The black-eyed Susan (Thunbergia alata) can enchant you with its beautiful flowers. Here you can find information on how to overwinter them

Overwintering Pennisetum Grass - How to do it - Is it hardy?

Overwintering Pennisetum Grass - How to do it - Is it hardy?

Overwintering Pennisetum grass is not that difficult. We'll show you what you need to consider so that you can still enjoy your pennisetum next year

Refining OSB panels: painting, varnishing or wallpapering?

Refining OSB panels: painting, varnishing or wallpapering?

An OSB board is practical to process and can also be used as a decorative material. Here you can find out how to paint, varnish and wallpaper OSB boards. Tips & Information for you

Have a hedge trimmed: all costs and prices at a glance

Have a hedge trimmed: all costs and prices at a glance

A beautiful and he althy hedge also needs regular and, above all, the right cut in the garden. You can do this yourself or you can have the hedge trimmed

Scratch plaster: instructions for applying and painting

Scratch plaster: instructions for applying and painting

Scratch plaster is a visually attractive way to individually design your house wall. In our instructions you will learn how to apply and paint scratch plaster correctly. Tips & Info

Banana palm - 33 tips for care and overwintering

Banana palm - 33 tips for care and overwintering

Most of the banana plants available from us are called banana palms. Here you can find out everything about proper care, harvesting, propagation, wintering and much more