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Keep the water in your garden pond clear - instead of green and cloudy

Keep the water in your garden pond clear - instead of green and cloudy

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

What helps with green and cloudy pond water? Is it enough to combat algae formation? How to keep your pond clear and clean

What is de-sharpening? - Examples

What is de-sharpening? - Examples

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

In this article you will find out what the term “de-sharpening” means. Here's how to do it right. These plants are deadheaded

Pre-culture of plants in the house, greenhouse

Pre-culture of plants in the house, greenhouse

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Many plants are better grown indoors or in a greenhouse in spring. We'll show you how pre-culture works

Wooden compost silo

Wooden compost silo

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Compost really belongs in every good garden. We will show you where and how best to set up a wooden compost silo

Terrace glazing - prices, costs, maintenance effort

Terrace glazing - prices, costs, maintenance effort

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Anyone who wants to have their terrace glazed can enjoy numerous advantages. This is how much patio glazing costs

Water tap in the garden

Water tap in the garden

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Read this article to find out why a water tap in the garden is beneficial. We also provide information about design and costs

Crab claws - plants in the garden pond

Crab claws - plants in the garden pond

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Crab claws prefer warm, wind-protected places in stagnant water. This is how you keep the aquatic plants in your own garden pond

Frogbite - caring for the floating plant

Frogbite - caring for the floating plant

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The frog bite owes its name to the characteristic shape of its leaves. Pond or aquarium owners know him. You too?

Biological algae control in the garden pond

Biological algae control in the garden pond

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Are you also bothered by algae in your garden pond? Then we have put together some tips for biological algae control here

Build your own natural stone fountain

Build your own natural stone fountain

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Natural stone fountains are real eye-catchers, but also expensive to purchase. Build your own natural stone fountain

Build and create a watercourse in the garden yourself

Build and create a watercourse in the garden yourself

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How can you create a watercourse in your garden yourself? What is needed other than a gradient and a pump? We summarize:

Construction instructions for a stream in the garden

Construction instructions for a stream in the garden

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Why not create a small stream? Here you will find construction instructions for a stream in the garden. You should definitely keep this in mind

Goldfish in the pond – diseases and fungal infestation

Goldfish in the pond – diseases and fungal infestation

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The goldfish is probably the most famous pond fish. Read about the diseases that threaten him in the garden pond and how to react correctly

Koi in the garden pond - keeping, care and overwintering

Koi in the garden pond - keeping, care and overwintering

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Which pond owner wouldn't like to keep a koi? We explain what is important when it comes to keeping, caring for and overwintering fish

Creating a mini pond - instructions for building and planting

Creating a mini pond - instructions for building and planting

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

You can also enjoy water lilies and fish in smaller gardens or on balconies. We'll show you how to create a mini pond

Snails in the garden pond - keeping pond snails

Snails in the garden pond - keeping pond snails

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How can you keep snails in your garden pond so that they improve the water quality? Everything you need to know about keeping pond snails

Garden chair with cushion

Garden chair with cushion

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The garden chair is indispensable as garden furniture. The choice is limitless. Chairs made of wood, metal and plastic have these advantages

Beach chair / beach chairs

Beach chair / beach chairs

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Beach chairs are increasingly being used as garden furniture. This article explains why this is the case and where you can get beach chairs

Glücksbamboo, Lucky Bamboo - care tips

Glücksbamboo, Lucky Bamboo - care tips

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Lucky bamboo, the lucky gift! This souvenir, which is so popular at the moment, only needs a little attention. How to care for Lucky Bamboo

Goldfish overwinter successfully - fish in winter

Goldfish overwinter successfully - fish in winter

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Goldfish do not survive the cold season in every pond. The conditions must be right. This is how you properly overwinter goldfish

How quickly does chlorine break down?

How quickly does chlorine break down?

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Chlorine ensures clean water in the pool, but what to do if there is too much chlorine in the pool? We show how quickly chlorine can break down

Too much chlorine in the pool: what to do?

Too much chlorine in the pool: what to do?

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Too much chlorine in the pool can pose a he alth risk. We show you what you can do if too much chlorine ends up in the pool

Too much chlorine in the pool: still swim?

Too much chlorine in the pool: still swim?

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Chlorine keeps the water in the pool clean and germ-free. But what if the chlorine level in the pool is too high? Can you still swim? We'll reveal it

Pool initial filling: initial chlorination dosage

Pool initial filling: initial chlorination dosage

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Before the bathing fun begins, there should be the right amount of initial chlorination in the pool. We give tips on initial filling and dosage

Lower chlorine levels in the pool: chlorine values explained

Lower chlorine levels in the pool: chlorine values explained

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If the chlorine level in the pool is too high, it must be lowered. We show which chlorine levels are questionable and which are okay

Shock chlorination / shock chlorination for green water

Shock chlorination / shock chlorination for green water

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If the water in the pool turns green, there is no need to panic. With shock chlorination / shock chlorination, a remedy is at hand. We give tips

How much chlorine per 1,000 liters of water?

How much chlorine per 1,000 liters of water?

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Chlorine is often used to keep a pool clean and free of algae. We show how much chlorine you need in 1,000 liters of water

When does the heather bloom in 42 regions? - Heather blossom 2023

When does the heather bloom in 42 regions? - Heather blossom 2023

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Heath refers to both a plant and the region in which it grows wild. We show when the heather blooms in different regions

Planting a seapot in the pond: instructions - Care from A-Z

Planting a seapot in the pond: instructions - Care from A-Z

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Sea jugs (Nymphoides) are herbaceous perennial aquatic plants. Here you will find extensive care instructions from planting to propagation and overwintering

Green algae (thread algae) in the pond - what to do?

Green algae (thread algae) in the pond - what to do?

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String algae grow in many ponds. There are various ways to eliminate them. What do you have to do? - We'll explain it to you

Over 200 Cool Fish Names - Invent names for fish yourself

Over 200 Cool Fish Names - Invent names for fish yourself

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Whether it's for a goldfish or a fighting fish, we'll show you how you can come up with cool names for fish yourself. There are over 200 ideas for fish names here

Evening primrose - white, pink and yellow - location and care

Evening primrose - white, pink and yellow - location and care

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Evening Primrose - Perennial Evening Primrose (Oenothera fruticosa, Syn. Oenothera tetragona) - Species/Family: Perennial. Belongs to the evening primrose family (Onagraceae). Care requirements: low. Easy careFlowering time:

Instructions: Cutting the pipe bush - how to do it correctly

Instructions: Cutting the pipe bush - how to do it correctly

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Pipe bush (Philadelphus coronarium) - species/family: woody plant. Belongs to the hydrangea family (Hydrangeaceae)Care effort: Low, as it hardly requires any careFlowering period: May to June with white str

Dead nettles - white, red, yellow and spotted - care tips

Dead nettles - white, red, yellow and spotted - care tips

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Nettle (Lamium) - Species/Family: Perennial. Belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae)Care effort: Low. Undemanding and easy to care for. Flowering time: Depending on the species and variety, May to October with a small lip

Petunias, Petunia – common diseases and pests

Petunias, Petunia – common diseases and pests

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Petunia (Petunia x Hybrida) - Species/Family: Perennial (usually only cultivated as an annual). Belongs to the nightshade family (Solanaceae) Care effort: Medium, as it is usually only an annual and very dry

Rock alyssum, Aurinia saxatilis - Care & Cutting

Rock alyssum, Aurinia saxatilis - Care & Cutting

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Rock alyssum - care & Cut - Rock alyssum has become very rare in its natural habitats. It is one of the protected ones there

Felbrich, loosestrife, yellow loosestrife - care

Felbrich, loosestrife, yellow loosestrife - care

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Loosestrife (Lysimachia) is also known as loosestrife. There are extensive care instructions with lots of tips and information here

Montbretie, Crocosmia - Location, Plants & Care

Montbretie, Crocosmia - Location, Plants & Care

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Caring for the Montbretia - Montbretias look like gladioli that are too small. The plants are actually evergreen. For us, however, the cold leaves us

Lipmouth, Mazus reptans - care tips

Lipmouth, Mazus reptans - care tips

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Lipped Mouth - Plants & Care - The Lipped Mouth is an extremely attractive ground cover with its blue/purple flowers. It shows through

Clean frosted glass properly - tips against grease stains & Co

Clean frosted glass properly - tips against grease stains & Co

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Clean frosted glass properly - frosted glass has the advantage that it is very translucent but opaque. It is often used for windows in bathrooms and room doors. So