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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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Large periwinkle, Vinca major - care and cutting

Large periwinkle, Vinca major - care and cutting

The large periwinkle belongs to the dogpoison family and requires little care. This is how you care for the subshrub

Moss saxifrage - care, propagation & Cutting

Moss saxifrage - care, propagation & Cutting

The moss saxifrage is a flowering ground cover. How do you properly cultivate the evergreen cushion perennial?

Phlox - Flame Flower (Phlox)

Phlox - Flame Flower (Phlox)

Phlox is one of the most popular garden perennials. Its bright flowers give it the nickname “flame flower”. This is how it is cared for

Oriental poppies - sowing, cultivation and care

Oriental poppies - sowing, cultivation and care

The Oriental poppy is probably one of the best-known poppy species in this country. Read here what you need to know about sowing and care

Silver candle - location, planting and care tips

Silver candle - location, planting and care tips

Silver candles are hardy perennials that add color to the garden in autumn. This is how they are properly cared for

Houseplants in the bedroom - recommended plants

Houseplants in the bedroom - recommended plants

Houseplants can transform the bedroom into a real oasis of well-being. We'll tell you which plants are recommended

Houseplants That Require Low Light - 20 Hardy Types

Houseplants That Require Low Light - 20 Hardy Types

Shade-loving plants add color to dark rooms. Read here which houseplants thrive under these conditions

Propagating fuchsias - seeds and cuttings

Propagating fuchsias - seeds and cuttings

Fuchsias are among the most popular plants for balconies and gardens. Read here how to propagate fuchsias with seeds or cuttings

Create a mini pond in a zinc tub

Create a mini pond in a zinc tub

The mini pond is a gem in every garden or on the balcony. A zinc tub is also suitable as a container. This is how you create the pond

Is it recommended to care for teak furniture with a high-pressure cleaner?

Is it recommended to care for teak furniture with a high-pressure cleaner?

Teak wood is becoming increasingly popular as garden furniture. We wonder whether teak furniture care with a high-pressure cleaner is recommended

Butterfly lavender - care, cutting and overwintering

Butterfly lavender - care, cutting and overwintering

Butterfly lavender is also known to many as crested lavender. Read our care tips for cutting and overwintering lavender

Million-Bells, magic bells - care and wintering

Million-Bells, magic bells - care and wintering

They produce millions of little bells: Million Bells impress above all with their splendor of flowers. How to care for magic bells

Houseplants - Tips & Tricks for care

Houseplants - Tips & Tricks for care

Houseplants have very different requirements. That's why we've put together tips and tricks for houseplant care here

Shade Flowers - Flowers and plants for shady locations

Shade Flowers - Flowers and plants for shady locations

Parts of your garden are shady? No reason to panic! We'll tell you which flowers thrive in the shade

Rhipsalis cacti - care, overwintering, propagation, poisonous?

Rhipsalis cacti - care, overwintering, propagation, poisonous?

Cacti come in many different types and varieties. Here you will find the most important care tips for Rhipsalis cacti

Rhipsalis cereuscula - care and propagation

Rhipsalis cereuscula - care and propagation

Rhipsalis cereuscula - Care & Propagate - Rhipsalis cereuscula is a well-known leaf cactus. It produces slender, cylindrical leaves

Rhipsalis pilocarpa, rod cactus - caring for the coral cactus

Rhipsalis pilocarpa, rod cactus - caring for the coral cactus

Here you will find comprehensive care instructions for Rhipsalis pilocarpa. With these tips, the plant will have a long life and stay he althy

Rush cactus, Rhipsalis baccifera - care tips

Rush cactus, Rhipsalis baccifera - care tips

Rush cactus, Rhipsalis baccifera - care tips - This cactus stands out because of its long, exotic chain links. How is it cultivated correctly?

Dwarf pepper, Peperomia - care instructions

Dwarf pepper, Peperomia - care instructions

They are popular houseplants: Peperomia can be recognized by their characteristic flowers. How do you properly care for pepper plants?

Properly care for dwarf pepper, Peperomia obtusifolia

Properly care for dwarf pepper, Peperomia obtusifolia

Here you will find care instructions for the popular dwarf pepper. How to properly care for Peperomia obtusifolia