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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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Blue tit, Parus caeruleus - profile, breeding season and feed/food

Blue tit, Parus caeruleus - profile, breeding season and feed/food

The blue tit is known by the scientific name Cyanistes caeruleus or by the synonym Parus caeruleus. Here you will find the most important facts about the bird

12 really large houseplants - these are also easy to care for

12 really large houseplants - these are also easy to care for

If you want to decorate rooms with decorative greenery or flowering eye-catchers, there is a lot to choose from. Here we show you the most beautiful, really large houseplants and their height

Japanese maple, red and Japanese maple - care instructions

Japanese maple, red and Japanese maple - care instructions

The Japanese maple impresses all year round with its beautiful color. We'll show you what its special features are and what you need to pay attention to when planting and caring for it

Fighting aphids on houseplants - 7 remedies for lice

Fighting aphids on houseplants - 7 remedies for lice

Aphids are annoying and not particularly attractive on houseplants. We'll show you seven remedies for lice on houseplants. Tips & Information against annoying pests

Harvesting beetroot/turnips – when are they ripe? Information about the best harvest time

Harvesting beetroot/turnips – when are they ripe? Information about the best harvest time

Oregano is almost one of the standard spices in the kitchen. You can find out from us here when it is best to harvest it and what else there is to know about the best harvest time

Harvest oregano correctly - when? Is it still edible when it blooms?

Harvest oregano correctly - when? Is it still edible when it blooms?

Oregano is almost one of the standard spices in the kitchen. You can find out from us here when it is best to harvest it and what else there is to know about the best harvest time

Fruits on the olive tree - when are the olives ready to harvest?

Fruits on the olive tree - when are the olives ready to harvest?

The olive tree is a decorative plant and is popular as a potted plant on the balcony. With proper care it can be made to bear fruit. You can find out when they are ripe here

Harvesting onions - when is the best time to harvest onions?

Harvesting onions - when is the best time to harvest onions?

When is the best time to harvest onions? We show when the onion harvest starts and what options there are for storage

Giant miscanthus, Miscanthus x giganteus - care and pruning

Giant miscanthus, Miscanthus x giganteus - care and pruning

Giant Miscanthus is well suited as a solitary plant or as a privacy screen along the fence. If you leave it, it will become quite high and dense. We have tips & information about caring for the plant

When are gooseberries ripe? This is how you harvest the berries correctly

When are gooseberries ripe? This is how you harvest the berries correctly

The gooseberry is known as a vitamin bomb and is also very popular for preserving. But when is the right time to pick them? Are there any differences? You can find out more about the topic here

The little ABC: Sowing the lawn - timing, reseeding, mowing & fertilizing

The little ABC: Sowing the lawn - timing, reseeding, mowing & fertilizing

Here you will find our little lawn ABC. Everything about preparing, sowing, mowing, fertilizing and caring for lawns. Tips and information for a green and dense lawn as a highlight of your garden

Care of new turf - mowing and fertilizing in the first year

Care of new turf - mowing and fertilizing in the first year

Asen off the roll - Every garden lover whose lawn is a lush green and free of moss and other weeds such as clover is proud of this. Information and tips about rolled turf and finished turf

Garden marshmallow - location, care from A-Z and cutting

Garden marshmallow - location, care from A-Z and cutting

The marshmallow or hibiscus comes in many different flower colors. Here you will find out everything you need to know about care, illnesses, etc. Tips & You can find information from us

Cutting St. Barbara's branch on St. St. Barbara's Day - custom & meaning

Cutting St. Barbara's branch on St. St. Barbara's Day - custom & meaning

Barbara branches are cut on December 4th, St. Barbara's Day. They come from different fruit trees depending on the region. Find out more about the customs & backgrounds here

Green plants for bedrooms and other dark rooms

Green plants for bedrooms and other dark rooms

Houseplants decorate every room and also help to improve the indoor climate. Find out more about the effect of plants in the home and their targeted use here

Green plants for indoors - the most popular houseplants

Green plants for indoors - the most popular houseplants

Here you will find 16 green plants for indoors - the most popular houseplants to make your living space comfortable. The holiday feeling at home

Repotting bonsai - instructions in 7 steps

Repotting bonsai - instructions in 7 steps

Just like a house or container plant, a bonsai also needs to be repotted every now and then. However, there are a few things to consider. Tips & Information on how to repot correctly can be found here

Fighting ground vines in the lawn - this is how you get rid of the weeds

Fighting ground vines in the lawn - this is how you get rid of the weeds

The gundel vine, also called Gundermann, is a rather unpopular herb among lawn owners. You can find out what you can do about this here. We are here to help you with tips and information

How often should you water indoor plants and flowers?

How often should you water indoor plants and flowers?

There is no one-size-fits-all recipe for how and how often you should water flowers. This depends on many different factors. You can find tips and information on this topic in our instructions here

Instructions: Planting plan for a flowering perennial bed

Instructions: Planting plan for a flowering perennial bed

Everyone would like to have a flowering perennial bed. With the right plan and appropriate planning, this can be easily achieved. Tips & You can find information about this in our instructions here