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Attract birds successfully: attach the nesting box correctly

Attract birds successfully: attach the nesting box correctly

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Nesting aids for birds will only be accepted if they are hung correctly. You can find out how to do this and what you need to pay attention to in this article

Washing fruit: Why is it important and how to do it correctly?

Washing fruit: Why is it important and how to do it correctly?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

To remove pesticides and germs, fruit must be washed thoroughly before consumption. You can find out how you should proceed here

Freeze medlars: This is how you save the aroma for later

Freeze medlars: This is how you save the aroma for later

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

In this article you will learn how you can freeze medlars to stimulate fermentation. We also explain how the fruits need to be further processed

Cooking mirabelle compote: This is an easy and tasty way

Cooking mirabelle compote: This is an easy and tasty way

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Delicious compote can be made and preserved from mirabelle plums with little effort. In this article you will find detailed instructions and a recipe

Preserve tangerines: delicious homemade dessert

Preserve tangerines: delicious homemade dessert

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

In this article you will find detailed instructions along with recipe variations for the uncomplicated cooking of fresh mandarins in the preserving pot or oven

Making fruity wine mash: explained step by step

Making fruity wine mash: explained step by step

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

In this article you will learn what mash is, how you can make it yourself and how it is processed into aromatic fruit wine

Dried tangerines, easy to make yourself

Dried tangerines, easy to make yourself

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

In this article we will explain to you how you can easily dry tangerine slices yourself on the radiator or in the oven for consumption or as room decoration

Pickling tangerines: Delicious winter recipe for citrus fruits

Pickling tangerines: Delicious winter recipe for citrus fruits

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Pickled tangerines are a winter speci alty that goes well with many desserts. How to pickle the fruit and boil it down if desired

How to successfully cook delicious corn: instructions

How to successfully cook delicious corn: instructions

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Cooking corn takes little effort. How to get the grains from the cobs and preserve them is described in detail in this article

Washing lettuce: Tips for clean, crisp leaves

Washing lettuce: Tips for clean, crisp leaves

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Before eating, lettuce must be washed thoroughly to remove dirt and aphids. You can find out how to do this here

Cooking compote: gentle preservation of fruits

Cooking compote: gentle preservation of fruits

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Preserving compote is back in fashion. In this article you will find an easy-to-follow basic recipe as well as detailed instructions

Hawthorn bonsai: design, cutting techniques & care tips

Hawthorn bonsai: design, cutting techniques & care tips

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Hawthorn is one of the most popular bonsai trees. Here you can read about the special features and how to shape the plant by cutting and wiring

Preserving herbs: This is how you preserve their aroma

Preserving herbs: This is how you preserve their aroma

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Unfortunately, herbs only develop their full aroma in summer. However, this can be preserved in different ways. You will find out how in this article

String tree bonsai: design, care and tips for success

String tree bonsai: design, care and tips for success

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

The string tree is relatively unknown as a bonsai. We will explain everything about suitable varieties, design options and requirements

Rosemary as a bonsai: Fascinating design options

Rosemary as a bonsai: Fascinating design options

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Rosemary can be grown as a bonsai. The Mediterranean plant has these requirements - with tips for designing by cutting and wiring

Exotic eye-catcher: How do you grow a mango bonsai?

Exotic eye-catcher: How do you grow a mango bonsai?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Mango plants are rather atypical in the art of bonsai. Here you can read how to grow and care for a bonsai from a seed

Thyme Bonsai: How do I design and care for it correctly?

Thyme Bonsai: How do I design and care for it correctly?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Thyme is not widely used as bonsai. Here you can read how to design a mini tree and what care requirements it requires

Conifer Bonsai: The best types for indoors and outdoors

Conifer Bonsai: The best types for indoors and outdoors

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Conifers are popular objects for bonsai art. These three species are suitable for indoor cultivation - with tips on beginner plants for outdoors

Rhododendron Bonsai: care, design & suitable varieties

Rhododendron Bonsai: care, design & suitable varieties

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Rhododendrons are very grateful plants as bonsai. Here you can find out which types are suitable and what you need to pay attention to when cutting and wiring

Cork oak as a bonsai: design, care and location

Cork oak as a bonsai: design, care and location

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

The cork oak is grown as an evergreen bonsai. Here you can read everything about design options, location and care

Pomegranate Bonsai: Instructions for care and design

Pomegranate Bonsai: Instructions for care and design

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

The pomegranate exudes a Mediterranean flair as a bonsai. Read here about cutting, wiring and care - with information about growth

Jade tree as a bonsai: care, shapes and choice of location

Jade tree as a bonsai: care, shapes and choice of location

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

The jade tree is considered an easy-care bonsai. We explain everything about location and care as well as design options through cutting

Hazelnut as a bonsai: design and care made easy

Hazelnut as a bonsai: design and care made easy

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

The hazelnut is relatively unknown as a bonsai. Find out here how you can shape the shrub by cutting and wiring - with care tips

Yew as a bonsai: design options & care tips

Yew as a bonsai: design options & care tips

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Yew trees are grateful objects for bonsai design. Here you can read interesting facts about cutting, wiring and deadwood shaping

Flame tree as a bonsai: design tips & care instructions

Flame tree as a bonsai: design tips & care instructions

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Flame trees are not typical bonsais. Here you can read how the trees grow and what you need to know about cutting, wiring and care

Designing a fire maple bonsai: techniques & care tips

Designing a fire maple bonsai: techniques & care tips

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Fire maples impress as bonsai with their autumn colors. This is how you shape the mini trees by cutting and wiring - with care instructions

Bonsai Root: Everything about root growth, care and shaping

Bonsai Root: Everything about root growth, care and shaping

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

The roots of a bonsai take on various functions. Here you can read everything about root growth and how to shape the root base

Jerusalem artichoke root: cultivation, care and harvest made easy

Jerusalem artichoke root: cultivation, care and harvest made easy

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Jerusalem artichoke is an undemanding root vegetable with a nutty aroma. Read everything about requirements, planting, care and harvest with us

Planting asparagus roots: growth, harvesting & care

Planting asparagus roots: growth, harvesting & care

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Asparagus is a typical spring vegetable. Here you can read everything about growth and color forms as well as planting in your own garden

Linden roots in the garden: How to avoid damage

Linden roots in the garden: How to avoid damage

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

The roots of linden trees can cause damage. We explain growth and how you can prevent potential problems

Bark mulch thickness: How much is optimal for your garden?

Bark mulch thickness: How much is optimal for your garden?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

The thickness of a mulch layer is of great importance. This is how bark mulch works in the garden - with information on the optimal layer height for beds and usable areas

Combining mulch and fleece: How much bark mulch is necessary?

Combining mulch and fleece: How much bark mulch is necessary?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

There are guidelines for how much bark mulch is necessary. How to calculate the amount you need - with information on costs and alternatives

Weight of bark mulch: differences between fine and coarse

Weight of bark mulch: differences between fine and coarse

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Bark mulch and its weight - we explain to you why calculating the weight is so difficult and provide orientation values and information on prices

Buying bark mulch: What to look for and how to recognize quality?

Buying bark mulch: What to look for and how to recognize quality?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Not all bark mulch is the same. Here you can read what is crucial when buying and how high-quality products differ from poor ones

Bark mulch: Effective methods for repelling snails

Bark mulch: Effective methods for repelling snails

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Bark mulch offers snails an ideal habitat. Here you can find out why you like this environment and what you can do about it

Bark mulch in the garden: What disadvantages are there to consider?

Bark mulch in the garden: What disadvantages are there to consider?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Bark mulch has negative effects. We provide information about nitrogen withdrawal, intolerances, snail spread and species loss

Bark mulch and mold: What to do if there is a fungal infection in the bed?

Bark mulch and mold: What to do if there is a fungal infection in the bed?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

It is not uncommon for fungi to appear in bark mulch. Here you can find out why this is the case, which fungi are typical and what you can do about it

Bark mulch alternatives: Protect the environment and your wallet

Bark mulch alternatives: Protect the environment and your wallet

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

There are several alternatives to bark mulch. Find out more about pine bark, compost, leaves, lawn clippings and miscanthus here

Use bark mulch correctly: path surface, soil protection & more

Use bark mulch correctly: path surface, soil protection & more

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Bark mulch can be used in many ways. We report on the options for paving paths, soil protection, soil improvement and weed suppression

Bark mulch grain size: Which size is the right one?

Bark mulch grain size: Which size is the right one?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

The grain size plays an important role in bark mulch. Here you can read which grain sizes are useful for which outdoor areas