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Apple tree: All the apples on the tree are rotting – what to do?

Apple tree: All the apples on the tree are rotting – what to do?

2025-10-04 22:10

If all the apples on the tree rot, this can have different causes. You can find out what these are and how to deal with them in this article

Store gourdweed correctly: This is how you preserve the herb

Store gourdweed correctly: This is how you preserve the herb

2025-10-04 22:10

Drying, freezing and more: Here you will find out how you can preserve groundweed and use it in a variety of ways in the kitchen

Laurel cherry: Everything you need to know about the hedge plant

Laurel cherry: Everything you need to know about the hedge plant

2025-10-04 22:10

Laurel cherry - cutting and propagating ✓ Portuguese laurel cherry poisonous? ✓ Brown leaves and diseases ✓ Planting and care tips (cherry laurel)

Planting and caring for heron's beak correctly: tips & tricks

Planting and caring for heron's beak correctly: tips & tricks

2025-10-04 22:10

Heron's Beak - In the profile ✓ Is Common Heron's Beak poisonous? ✓ Winter hardiness ✓ Notes on planting and care

Fly larvae in the garbage can: causes and remedies

Fly larvae in the garbage can: causes and remedies

2025-10-04 22:10

In this article we will show you how to get rid of fly larvae in the garbage can and reliably keep them out of the garbage can in the future

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Planting trellises: The most beautiful climbing plants & tips

Planting trellises: The most beautiful climbing plants & tips

A lot of climbing plants can be used for the trellis. Here you will find care tips and a selection of plants

Tree trunk diseases: recognize, prevent and treat

Tree trunk diseases: recognize, prevent and treat

Even if the tree looks very he althy on the outside, its trunk may already be rotten on the inside. Various diseases are responsible for this

Painting a fire bowl: How to protect and beautify it

Painting a fire bowl: How to protect and beautify it

Painting the fire bowl makes it much more durable, also because it prevents it from rusting. Always use fireproof thermal varnish

Build your own fire bowl: instructions and materials

Build your own fire bowl: instructions and materials

Building a fire bowl yourself is not rocket science. There are even building instructions for a model without feet and therefore no welding required

Beautify the tree trunk: Creative ideas for gardens and living spaces

Beautify the tree trunk: Creative ideas for gardens and living spaces

With a plain tree trunk you can creatively beautify both the garden and the interior of your home - even without any craftsmanship

Garden house without building permit: When is it possible and how?

Garden house without building permit: When is it possible and how?

Do you want to build a garden house and are wondering whether this requires approval? In this article you will find the detailed answer

Creative DIY idea: fire bowl made of rims

Creative DIY idea: fire bowl made of rims

Rims are perfect for recycling as a fire bowl. You should use steel rims for this, as other materials are not fireproof

Treating a tree trunk: When and how to do it correctly

Treating a tree trunk: When and how to do it correctly

Sometimes it may be necessary to treat a wounded tree trunk with a wound closure agent. However, it doesn't always make sense

Garden equipment check: How often should you care and maintain?

Garden equipment check: How often should you care and maintain?

Well-maintained garden tools make life easy for the gardener. - This guide explains how to get your garden tools sparkling clean

Waterproofing a tree trunk: This is how you make it weatherproof

Waterproofing a tree trunk: This is how you make it weatherproof

Waterproofing a tree trunk can be useful for many reasons. The most important thing is to effectively protect the wood that is threatened by rot

Encase the tree trunk in concrete: This is how it can be secured to the ground

Encase the tree trunk in concrete: This is how it can be secured to the ground

For many construction projects you have to encase a tree trunk in concrete. Before doing so, however, you should take a look at our hints and tips to ensure that the project is successful

Sealing a tree trunk: Why is it important and how does it work?

Sealing a tree trunk: Why is it important and how does it work?

You have various options for sealing a tree trunk. We've put together the pros and cons of each one

Anchor the tree trunk in the ground: safe and stable

Anchor the tree trunk in the ground: safe and stable

In many construction projects it becomes necessary to anchor a tree trunk in the ground. We have put together a few options for this

Disposal of tree trunks: This is how it's easy and legal

Disposal of tree trunks: This is how it's easy and legal

You must not dispose of tree trunks and roots with your garden waste. Creative ideas or a nearby composting facility are required here

Garden house without a floor: Which foundation is ideal?

Garden house without a floor: Which foundation is ideal?

Your garden house has no floor and you are thinking about which construction and materials are suitable for the arbor? In this article you will find the answer

Hang up garden tools: create order and save space

Hang up garden tools: create order and save space

Tool holders for garden tools create order in the garden. - This guide explains how to hang garden tools correctly

Garden house without wood: Alternatives & advantages at a glance

Garden house without wood: Alternatives & advantages at a glance

Are you looking for an alternative to the wooden garden house? Then perhaps a plastic, metal or brick garden house is right for you

Water in the garden: How to create dreamy water worlds

Water in the garden: How to create dreamy water worlds

How do I integrate water into my garden design? - Get inspired here by creative ideas for small and large water worlds in the garden

Build your own slide: instructions & important tips

Build your own slide: instructions & important tips

Would you like to build a playground for your children in the garden? Here you will find information, tips and tricks for building a slide

Hollow out a tree stump: Tips for a rustic plant bowl

Hollow out a tree stump: Tips for a rustic plant bowl

There are many ways to hollow out a tree trunk. Good tools and tried-and-tested technology are important for success