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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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15 Good Neighbors of Pumpkin - Mixed culture

15 Good Neighbors of Pumpkin - Mixed culture

Pumpkin is not only very popular at Halloween. We show which are the optimal planting neighbors for pumpkin. Tips for mixed culture

18 good neighbors of broccoli - Mixed culture

18 good neighbors of broccoli - Mixed culture

With the right plant neighbors, mixed culture with broccoli is also easy. We show who goes well together

15 good neighbors of tomatoes - Mixed culture

15 good neighbors of tomatoes - Mixed culture

Mixed cultivation is a good thing, but there are not only good and bad planting neighbors. We show what you need to consider when it comes to tomatoes

Checkerboard flower: care from A to Z - Instructions

Checkerboard flower: care from A to Z - Instructions

The checkerboard flower owes its name to its eye-catching flowers. Here you can find extensive instructions on care and propagation & Co

12 good neighbors of Paprika - Mixed culture

12 good neighbors of Paprika - Mixed culture

With the right plant neighbors, mixed culture can also work for peppers. We show who is suitable and who is not

Mixed culture: 11 good neighbors of chives

Mixed culture: 11 good neighbors of chives

Plant neighbors offer plants the opportunity to grow better and he althier. We show the partners for chives in mixed culture

Mixed culture: 15 good neighbors of strawberries

Mixed culture: 15 good neighbors of strawberries

We show which plant neighbors are optimal for strawberries and show the advantage of growing in mixed culture

Care for and clean teak wood

Care for and clean teak wood

Teak wood is always a purchase, whether for patio decking or furniture. We show how teak wood is properly cleaned and cared for

Indian flower cane, Canna indica - 13 tips for care

Indian flower cane, Canna indica - 13 tips for care

Here you can find out everything about the care needs of the Indian flower cane (Canna indica). The plant is happy about our extensive care instructions

Build your own stream out of concrete - 6 tips for investing

Build your own stream out of concrete - 6 tips for investing

Build, create and plant your own concrete stream - a beautiful stream can enhance the appeal of a garden pond. Concrete is a suitable material

Can grasshoppers/hay horses sting or bite?

Can grasshoppers/hay horses sting or bite?

You can often find them in the meadow in summer: grasshoppers, grasshoppers and hay horses. We get to the bottom of the question of whether they can sting or bite

46 bee-friendly plants by flowering time

46 bee-friendly plants by flowering time

Here you can find out how you can support bees with flowering plants all year round. 46 bee-friendly plants sorted by flowering time

Laying a wooden terrace on exposed concrete slabs: this is how it works

Laying a wooden terrace on exposed concrete slabs: this is how it works

Exposed concrete is practical and a wooden terrace is really beautiful. We show how you can lay a wooden terrace on exposed concrete slabs

17 hardy bee-friendly flowers

17 hardy bee-friendly flowers

Here we show the most beautiful bee-friendly and hardy flowers. So that the balcony and garden not only bloom beautifully, but also sustainably

Substructure for polygonal panels: 17 important tips

Substructure for polygonal panels: 17 important tips

Polygonal panels are probably the best way to lay individual floor coverings. We show you everything that needs to be taken into account when it comes to the substructure

Remove moss from the lawn: 10 home remedies that destroy moss

Remove moss from the lawn: 10 home remedies that destroy moss

Winter is over and the lawn is beginning to reveal its green splendor. Weeds and moss are a nuisance. We show home remedies that help against moss

34 ground cover plants for the blazing sun

34 ground cover plants for the blazing sun

Sun-loving ground cover plants can only be found in the wild in places where no large trees grow. We introduce you to many types

Caring for rattan furniture: cleaning, refreshing and painting

Caring for rattan furniture: cleaning, refreshing and painting

Rattan furniture is a classic in the garden, on the terrace or balcony. We show you how to care for rattan furniture. Tips for cleaning, refreshing & painting

Creating a garden path: instructions - 8 ideas to design

Creating a garden path: instructions - 8 ideas to design

Creating a garden path is not rocket science. In these instructions we explain how it works and which materials are suitable

Window handle is loose: what to do?

Window handle is loose: what to do?

If the window handle is loose you should take action. We'll show you how to get the handle on the window tight again before any damage occurs