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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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Tips: Keep cut flowers fresher for longer

Tips: Keep cut flowers fresher for longer

Learn how cut flowers last longer in a vase. Even with simple measures, the flowers stay fresh longer

Cutting cut flowers - fresh flowers for longer

Cutting cut flowers - fresh flowers for longer

How to extend the beauty and freshness of cut flowers in the vase? Read our numerous tips on the topic

Rose care in autumn - planting and cutting

Rose care in autumn - planting and cutting

Here you will find everything you need to know about caring for roses in autumn. This is what your roses need in September, October and November

Eucalyptus - Planting, Care & Cutting

Eucalyptus - Planting, Care & Cutting

Eucalyptus trees grow up to 40 meters high in Australia. In this country you can grow eucalyptus in your home and in the garden

Ash in the garden - ash tree care

Ash in the garden - ash tree care

The ash is an easy-care tree that grows quickly in bright locations with sufficient space. Here's how to care for it in the garden

Build your own natural stone wall - instructions

Build your own natural stone wall - instructions

Natural stone walls are a popular design element and solid property boundaries. We explain how you can build these dry stone walls yourself

Oak tree, oak - plants, cutting and profile

Oak tree, oak - plants, cutting and profile

You thought you knew everything about oak trees? We fill the gaps in your knowledge and put together useful plant and care tips

Transplant trees successfully

Transplant trees successfully

Whether for garden design or for other reasons: trees can be transplanted - even after years. You have to keep this in mind

Springtails - important arthropods in the ground

Springtails - important arthropods in the ground

Not all creatures we have in the garden are vermin. Springtails, for example, are important to the gardener. Read why

Successfully combat mealybugs and mealybugs

Successfully combat mealybugs and mealybugs

Mealybugs are plant pests. We give tips on how you can combat mealybugs successfully and sustainably

Birch Fig - Caring for Ficus Benjamina

Birch Fig - Caring for Ficus Benjamina

The birch fig is one of the most popular houseplants in this country. Here you will find care tips for Ficus Benjaminii

Poinsettia, Euphorbia Pulcherrima - Care Instructions

Poinsettia, Euphorbia Pulcherrima - Care Instructions

Poinsettias decorate many living rooms in winter. This is how you care for the Christmas star so that it blooms during the Christmas season

Speedwell - cultivation, care and use

Speedwell - cultivation, care and use

The speedwell (Veronica) is represented by around 450 species worldwide. Not all of them are welcome in the garden. We'll reveal which ones

Renewing the lawn - instructions with and without digging

Renewing the lawn - instructions with and without digging

How do you go about renewing your lawn? When does it have to be completely dug up and when are simpler measures sufficient? We clarify professionally

Valerian, Valeriana officinalis - planting and care

Valerian, Valeriana officinalis - planting and care

How can you plant valerian in the garden and make it thrive? In this article we will tell you

Grave design with plants - ideas for trees and flowers

Grave design with plants - ideas for trees and flowers

The correct and appropriate grave design is often not easy. Here you will find examples and pictures of appropriate grave design

Pampas grass - care, pruning, cutting

Pampas grass - care, pruning, cutting

Pampas grass with its soft tufts is a decorative ornamental grass for the garden. Find out more about care and cutting here

Caring for Giant Miscanthus, Miscanthus Giganteus

Caring for Giant Miscanthus, Miscanthus Giganteus

Giant Miscanthus is a tall-growing ornamental grass that can be planted as a privacy screen. Find out everything you need to know about caring for it

Garden tips for June - garden calendar

Garden tips for June - garden calendar

In our garden calendar for June you will find helpful garden tips for flower, fruit, vegetable and vine care in early summer

Transplanting potted plants - instructions for repotting

Transplanting potted plants - instructions for repotting

Transplanting plants and potted plants as well as houseplants is very easy. Find out how to repot plants correctly here