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23Aug

Keep spiders out of the house: Secure windows and doors with anti-spider-spray

In autumn, arachnids are attracted to our warm apartments, because it is slowly getting cold outside. If you don't like to have your eight-legged friends as roommates, you can use a remedy from water sports: The anti-spider agent actually keeps spiders away from masts on boats, but it also works on windows and doors. The contained odorous substances stop the annoying crawling critters from coming into our living rooms.
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18Aug
Mildew on a maple leaf - How to fight mildew

How to fight Mildew with Neem Oil and a pressure spray bottle

In July we noticed that the maple tree on our terrace was infested with mildew. But that was not enough trouble: the white-mealy leaves of the maple fell into a nearby raised bed and the fungal disease mildew spread to the terrace planting. We take up the fight with neem oil and a squeeze spray bottle.
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24Apr
The grey alternative to reddish plant granules

Plant granules – Is that also available in beautiful? The grey alternative

Plant granulate for indoor plants is a great thing: it stores water longer than conventional potting soil, prevents waterlogging and insect infestation. A round thing, if it weren't for the red colour, which takes some getting used to. Are there alternatives to the reddish plant granulate?
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15Feb

If you film in portrait mode, you’re stupid.

Do you know why cinema screens have a 16:9 format? Because our eyes are side by side and not on top of each other. So turn your smartphone over. And while we're at it: no one wants to be looking at your 40-second shaky concert recording in four years. So leave the phone in your pocket and enjoy the moment.
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