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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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Drive away wild bees - What to do about wild bees in the garden?

Drive away wild bees - What to do about wild bees in the garden?

The term wild bees refers to all bee species with the exception of the honey bee. We show how you can gently drive them away

Is the ornamental peach edible? - 15 tips for care and cutting

Is the ornamental peach edible? - 15 tips for care and cutting

The ornamental peach is a cultivated form, with particular emphasis being placed on the flowers of Prunus persica. Here you can find information about care and whether it is edible

Overwintering jasmine - 9 tips for the jasmine tree in winter

Overwintering jasmine - 9 tips for the jasmine tree in winter

Jasmine is a popular climbing plant with its always green leaves and & fragrant flowers. We show which varieties are hardy and give tips

Store carrots - 7 tips for overwintering carrots

Store carrots - 7 tips for overwintering carrots

There are several ways to preserve carrots for the winter. We show what options there are and how useful the refrigerator is

Tree peony, Paeonia suffruticosa: care from A - Z

Tree peony, Paeonia suffruticosa: care from A - Z

The tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa) has amazing vigor and can even be grown into trees. We show you how to care for them properly

10 hardy plants for a sunny roof terrace

10 hardy plants for a sunny roof terrace

If you have a roof terrace / terrace that is exposed to direct sun, you should pay attention to certain points when selecting plants

Using raised moor peat as potting soil - What should you bear in mind?

Using raised moor peat as potting soil - What should you bear in mind?

Raised moor peat as potting soil? Raised moor peat is still sold mixed with potting soil & - we show the alternatives and show why this is necessary

Ladybug larvae: 7 tips for use in the garden

Ladybug larvae: 7 tips for use in the garden

The ladybird's favorite food is aphids. He feeds mainly on these throughout his life. Here you can find information about the ladybird larvae

Dragon tree, Dracaena surculosa: care A - Z

Dragon tree, Dracaena surculosa: care A - Z

The dragon tree (Dracaena surculosa) comes from Africa and has a shrubby habit with numerous branches. You can find the care instructions here

Cherry tomatoes: 11 tips for growing and caring for them

Cherry tomatoes: 11 tips for growing and caring for them

Cherry tomatoes: Here you will find extensive instructions on growing & caring for cherry tomatoes. With our tips you can also have a rich harvest

Real spice bush, Calycanthus floridus: care from A to Z

Real spice bush, Calycanthus floridus: care from A to Z

Real spice bush - Calycanthus floridus. Care, propagation and cutting - what is important when caring for the hardy plant? Read more:

Make mint tea yourself - What effect does fresh mint tea have?

Make mint tea yourself - What effect does fresh mint tea have?

Anyone who grows mint in the garden or in a flower pot will primarily make mint tea from the leaves of the plant. All information & tips can be found here

Marsh iris, Iris pseudacorus: care from A to Z

Marsh iris, Iris pseudacorus: care from A to Z

The swamp iris / yellow iris (iIris-pseudacorus) is a plant that is classified as particularly protected. You can find the care instructions here

Barberry - care, cutting & Propagate

Barberry - care, cutting & Propagate

Barberries are popular shrubs for natural hedges. You can find all the information about care here

Prevent aphids - 6 home remedies for aphids

Prevent aphids - 6 home remedies for aphids

Prevent aphid infestation – Fighting aphid infestation naturally is very time-consuming. Prevention is better. How to avoid aphids

Pumpkin harvested too early? 10 tips for harvest time, storing after ripening &

Pumpkin harvested too early? 10 tips for harvest time, storing after ripening &

When is a pumpkin ripe? Anyone who grows pumpkins often wonders when harvest time will begin. We show what you need to pay attention to when storing

Decking: wood, plastic or WPC? - Pros & Cons

Decking: wood, plastic or WPC? - Pros & Cons

Decking should be durable, robust, affordable, easy to care for and much more. We show the differences in the materials + advantages and disadvantages

Plants for sunny roof terraces - 19 potted plants for hot patios

Plants for sunny roof terraces - 19 potted plants for hot patios

Maritime plants are best suited to a hot roof terrace or a very sunny terrace. Here you will find many suitable plants with pictures

Overwinter herbs - 7 tips for making herbs winter-proof

Overwinter herbs - 7 tips for making herbs winter-proof

Many popular herbs originally come from warm or Mediterranean regions of the world. We reveal how you can get herbs well over the winter here too

Is broom hardy? 13 tips for overwintering Cytisus properly

Is broom hardy? 13 tips for overwintering Cytisus properly

Overwinter gorse properly - we show you how to properly get gorse (Cytisus) over the winter