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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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Waterlogging: what to do? - How to eliminate waterlogging in the pot

Waterlogging: what to do? - How to eliminate waterlogging in the pot

Waterlogging can occur in both garden and house plants and cause a plant to rot. We show you how to recognize, combat and prevent waterlogging

When does wisteria bloom? - Beginning and duration of the flowering period

When does wisteria bloom? - Beginning and duration of the flowering period

The climbing plant wisteria (wisteria) is also called wisteria, wisteria, wisteria. Here you can find out when wisteria blooms and what you can do if it doesn't

Ginkgo as a houseplant - Fan leaf tree Ginkgo biloba 'Troll

Ginkgo as a houseplant - Fan leaf tree Ginkgo biloba 'Troll

Ginkgo, which is botanically a mixture of ferns or deciduous trees and conifers, has been around for over 250 million years. Here are the care instructions for the 'Troll

Holy herb care from A-Z - 12 tips for cutting, propagating & Co

Holy herb care from A-Z - 12 tips for cutting, propagating & Co

Holywort (Santolina chamaecyparissus) is a very rare plant in our area. You will still receive comprehensive care instructions here

List: these types of ants are found in Germany - ants

List: these types of ants are found in Germany - ants

Biologically speaking, ants, like bees, belong to the group of hymenoptera / insects. There are 9,600 different species of ants worldwide, we will show you the representatives from Germany

When do peonies bloom? - Beginning and duration of the flowering period

When do peonies bloom? - Beginning and duration of the flowering period

The peony (peony) enchants with its magnificent flowers. Here you can find out when peonies bloom

When does elderberry bloom? - Beginning and duration of the flowering period

When does elderberry bloom? - Beginning and duration of the flowering period

Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is known for its fruits, and its flowers are particularly popular for making syrup and many other delicious things. But when does elderberry bloom? We clarify

When does rhododendron bloom? - Beginning and duration of the flowering period

When does rhododendron bloom? - Beginning and duration of the flowering period

A rhododendron bush is quite impressive, but it only becomes truly beautiful when it is in full bloom. We show when you can expect flowers on the rhododendron and support them

Harvest peppermint when it blooms? - What to consider with mint

Harvest peppermint when it blooms? - What to consider with mint

The freshness of peppermint (Mentha piperita) is very popular and is not only used in tea. But what if the peppermint blooms - is it still edible? We give an answer

How frost resistant are Bellis? - Can daisies tolerate frost?

How frost resistant are Bellis? - Can daisies tolerate frost?

Almost every child knows and recognizes Daisy (Bellis). It can be found on almost every summer meadow. We show how frost-resistant the daisy is and whether it can tolerate frost

Fertilizing lawns in winter - 5 tips for winter fertilizer

Fertilizing lawns in winter - 5 tips for winter fertilizer

In autumn the light and weather conditions change and so do the demands of the lawn. We give you tips on winter fertilization

Repotting Christmas Cactus: Instructions - Propagate limb cactus

Repotting Christmas Cactus: Instructions - Propagate limb cactus

The Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) offers countless flowers during the Christmas season and is a real eye-catcher. We show you how to repot and propagate the Christmas cactus

What are leaf cuttings? Here's how to propagate plants this way

What are leaf cuttings? Here's how to propagate plants this way

Propagation through leaf cuttings is uncomplicated. However, only certain plants are suitable. We introduce some of them and show how to do it in instructions

Thuja brabant turns brown or yellow: what to do? 8 common causes

Thuja brabant turns brown or yellow: what to do? 8 common causes

The Thuja brabant is also known as the tree of life. We show the most common causes of yellow and brown spots on your thuja. There is help for the stressed tree of life here

What is substrate? Which do which plants need? - Mixing instructions

What is substrate? Which do which plants need? - Mixing instructions

Here you will find information about which substrate and mixture is best for your plants. We show what you should pay attention to

Monkey tree: care and diseases from A-Z - Araucaria overwinter

Monkey tree: care and diseases from A-Z - Araucaria overwinter

The monkey tree (Araucaria) is better known to many as the “Chilean decorative fir”. Here you will receive extensive and comprehensive free care instructions

Turn your garden pond into a swimming pond: convert it in 8 steps

Turn your garden pond into a swimming pond: convert it in 8 steps

A pond in the garden is a great asset and here you will find out how you can convert a normal garden pond into a swimming pond

Washington palm: care from A-Z - Overwintering Washingtonia robusta

Washington palm: care from A-Z - Overwintering Washingtonia robusta

The Washington palm consists of two subspecies, Washingtonia filifera and Washingtonia robusta, and is often simply offered under the name Washingtonia or Washingtonie

Laying terrace tiles on soil, grit and sand: instructions

Laying terrace tiles on soil, grit and sand: instructions

The use of weather-resistant materials is the basic requirement for a good patio covering. How do you lay the panels correctly on sand, gravel & soil? We'll reveal it

Replace night storage heater - Funding for exchange possible?

Replace night storage heater - Funding for exchange possible?

There are always rumors about the ban on night storage heating. We show what the current legal situation is. Here you can find out whether there is still funding for the exchange