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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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Mosquito larvae in the rain barrel? Here's how to get rid of them

Mosquito larvae in the rain barrel? Here's how to get rid of them

The rain barrel is a popular home for mosquito larvae. Read here why the insects particularly prefer this place and how you can remove them

Rain barrel on the balcony: tips & options

Rain barrel on the balcony: tips & options

Although rain barrels are often found in the garden, you can also use your balcony to collect rainwater. Read here how it works

Instructions: Connect the rain barrel securely to the gutter

Instructions: Connect the rain barrel securely to the gutter

Need help connecting your rain barrel to the gutter? Then you will find detailed instructions and further tips on this page

Build your own square rain barrel: space-saving and individual

Build your own square rain barrel: space-saving and individual

Square rain barrels are not often found in the garden. They offer some advantages. Learn here how to build one yourself and what benefits arise

Setting up a rain barrel: step-by-step instructions & tips

Setting up a rain barrel: step-by-step instructions & tips

In order to use a rain barrel effectively, you should choose its location carefully. Read here what else you need to consider when setting it up

Emptying the rain barrel with a hose: Here's how to do it correctly

Emptying the rain barrel with a hose: Here's how to do it correctly

Emptying the rain barrel by skimming the water is quite laborious. It's much easier with a hose. Read here how to proceed

Planting a rain barrel: Creative ideas & suitable plants

Planting a rain barrel: Creative ideas & suitable plants

Would you like to visually enhance your rain barrel? How about planting the tub? Find out on this page which plants are suitable

Filling the rain barrel: When and why it makes sense

Filling the rain barrel: When and why it makes sense

Fill a water barrel? Isn't that what the rain does? We'll tell you what the procedure is useful for and have another interesting suggestion

Disposing of rain barrels: options and regulations

Disposing of rain barrels: options and regulations

The old rain barrel has had its day? But where should the plastic go now? Can the material perhaps even be recycled? You can find out this and more here

Burying a rain barrel: step by step instructions

Burying a rain barrel: step by step instructions

A rain barrel does not always fit visually into the garden. You can hide your specimen with a simple trick: bury it. Here you can read how

Making the rain barrel frost-proof: Practical tips & tricks

Making the rain barrel frost-proof: Practical tips & tricks

Read on this page how to prepare your rain barrel for the winter. If you want it to still be intact next year, frost protection is important

Simple DIY pond filter: Use the rain barrel as a base

Simple DIY pond filter: Use the rain barrel as a base

Find out on this page how you can use your rain barrel to build your own pond filter. With our instructions you can do it in no time

Rain barrel in winter: How to avoid frost damage

Rain barrel in winter: How to avoid frost damage

To ensure that your rain barrel survives the winter unscathed, you should take special measures. On this page you will find valuable tips

Rain barrel overflowing: causes and effective solutions

Rain barrel overflowing: causes and effective solutions

You actually wanted to use all of the rainwater, but your rain barrel is overflowing. Read here how you can store water without loss

Cleaning the rain barrel: This is how it works quickly and effectively

Cleaning the rain barrel: This is how it works quickly and effectively

Even with the rain barrel, you can't avoid it: you have to clean the container several times a year. How and with what means you can read on this page

Watering effectively: Connect the rain barrel and hose correctly

Watering effectively: Connect the rain barrel and hose correctly

In many cases it is easier to direct the water out or into the rain barrel with a hose. On this page you can read how to connect it

Sealing the tap on the rain barrel: expert tips & tricks

Sealing the tap on the rain barrel: expert tips & tricks

When attaching the outlet tap to the rain barrel, you must not forget to seal it. Here you will find out what you need and how to proceed

Connect the rain barrel: This is how you make optimal use of the rainwater

Connect the rain barrel: This is how you make optimal use of the rainwater

By connecting your rain barrels, you can collect water even more economically. Here you can find out how to make the overflow protection yourself

Painting the rain barrel: Tips for an individual look

Painting the rain barrel: Tips for an individual look

The choice of color for a rain barrel has far more meaning than just creating a beautiful look. Find out here what is important when painting

Rain barrel leaking? Here's how to repair them properly

Rain barrel leaking? Here's how to repair them properly

A broken rain barrel is unusable, but it doesn't necessarily have to be thrown away. With these steps you can easily repair your model