Plant species 2025, January

Bamboo or reed: which plant should you choose?

Bamboo or reed: which plant should you choose?

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

What distinguishes bamboo from reeds? Do these two plants have anything in common and what advantages does bamboo have over reed?

Greenhouse irrigation: use the rain barrel cleverly

Greenhouse irrigation: use the rain barrel cleverly

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

By collecting water in your rain barrel, you protect the environment and save a lot of money. Why not use the water to irrigate your greenhouse?

Sealing a hole in a rain barrel: Simple & effective method

Sealing a hole in a rain barrel: Simple & effective method

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

Oh no! A hole in the rain barrel is annoying, but can be quickly resolved with these instructions. Read here how to quickly repair water loss

Overwintering goldfish in the rain barrel: This is how it works

Overwintering goldfish in the rain barrel: This is how it works

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

Overwintering goldfish in the rain barrel? Sounds crazy, but it's doable. These tips will help you get through the winter unscathed

Hide rain barrel: Stone design for visual elegance

Hide rain barrel: Stone design for visual elegance

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

You would like to improve the look of your rain barrel, but you don't know how. Cladding as stone is extremely creative and looks great in any garden

Drilling a hole in a rain barrel: This is how you can do it safely

Drilling a hole in a rain barrel: This is how you can do it safely

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

A hole in the rain barrel is absolutely necessary to attach the downpipe. However, tact is required when drilling. Here are some tips

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

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

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

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

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

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

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

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

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

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

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

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

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

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

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

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

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

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

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

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

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

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

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

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

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

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

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

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

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

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

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

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

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

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

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

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

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

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

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

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

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

Hide the rain barrel: Clever ideas for your garden

Hide the rain barrel: Clever ideas for your garden

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

Rain barrels are useful, but they don't always look nice. Find out here what hiding places your garden offers to maintain its beautiful appearance

Beautify the rain barrel: Creative ideas for the garden

Beautify the rain barrel: Creative ideas for the garden

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

Worthwhile but not very visually appealing: the rain barrel in the garden. If you would like to beautify your copy, you will find tips here

Drip hose and rain barrel: clever garden irrigation

Drip hose and rain barrel: clever garden irrigation

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

Many plants tolerate gentle watering better than the hard jet of the garden hose. Build your own rain barrel drip hose

Stinky water in rain barrel: uncovering causes & solutions

Stinky water in rain barrel: uncovering causes & solutions

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

It is often unavoidable that garbage cans stink. However, if the rain barrel smells, treatment is needed. Here you will find helpful tips

Pumping water from a rain barrel: Simple instructions & tips

Pumping water from a rain barrel: Simple instructions & tips

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

To save costs, it is recommended to pump out the rain barrel. Are you unsure about the procedure? Here you will find useful tips

Breeding water fleas in the rain barrel: Easy & worthwhile

Breeding water fleas in the rain barrel: Easy & worthwhile

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

If you want to raise water fleas yourself, a rain barrel is particularly suitable. Find out here how to proceed with cultivation

Green potatoes: poisonous or safe to eat?

Green potatoes: poisonous or safe to eat?

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

Are green potatoes edible or poisonous? - This guide reveals when and why green-skinned potatoes are harmful to your he alth

Hornets nocturnal: behavior, reasons and tips

Hornets nocturnal: behavior, reasons and tips

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

Hornets not only fly during the day, but are also active at night. During this time, their predators are asleep and they can hunt in peace

House spider: Is its bite dangerous for humans?

House spider: Is its bite dangerous for humans?

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

In most cases, the bite of the house spider is completely harmless and only causes slight redness. Complications rarely occur

Lacewing larvae: Natural pest control in the garden

Lacewing larvae: Natural pest control in the garden

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

Lacewing larvae are voracious predators that eat up to 500 aphids per larva. This article reveals how you can use the aphid lion effectively

Getting rid of gray garden bugs: prevention and control

Getting rid of gray garden bugs: prevention and control

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

The gray garden bug is a species of bug native to us, but - unlike the marmorated stink bug - is not considered a pest

Barberry: The berry for muesli, rice dishes and jam

Barberry: The berry for muesli, rice dishes and jam

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

This is how barberry enriches your food. Here you will find out which parts of the plant are edible, what the berries taste like and what you can use them for

Rooting powder: application and benefits for plants

Rooting powder: application and benefits for plants

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

Rooting powder consists of various substances and is intended to help develop roots. We'll show you here whether and how this works

Water correctly: This is how daffodils stay he althy and happy

Water correctly: This is how daffodils stay he althy and happy

Last modified: 2025-01-13 06:01

How to water your daffodils as potted and outdoor plants. Read more about water, watering frequency, ideal environment & Tolerance to waterlogging