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Your green balcony: an oasis of joie de vivre

With a few simple tips, you can turn your balcony into a little Garden of Eden. Whether you want to harvest fresh vegetables, grow herbs or simply create a place to relax - here are some inspiring ideas for your balcony.

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Your green balcony: an oasis of joie de vivre

With a few simple tips, you can turn your balcony into a little Garden of Eden. Whether you want to harvest fresh vegetables, grow herbs or simply create a place to relax - here are some inspiring ideas for your balcony.

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This saves you watering the vegetable garden

In summer, plants can survive without watering despite the heat and drought if the soil is well mulched and contains enough life. Bernadette Schützenhofer does without watering all summer and still harvests the best vegetables.

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This saves you watering the vegetable garden

In summer, plants can survive without watering despite the heat and drought if the soil is well mulched and contains enough life. Bernadette Schützenhofer does without watering all summer and still harvests the best vegetables.

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Original organic black earth: Sustainability meets quality

What makes Multikraft's original organic black soils so special? They are produced according to the terra preta principle and are already naturally rich in microorganisms. Find out more about our soils for vegetables and raised beds or flowers and herbs and what you should look out for when buying soil.

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Original organic black earth: Sustainability meets quality

What makes Multikraft's original organic black soils so special? They are produced according to the terra preta principle and are already naturally rich in microorganisms. Find out more about our soils for vegetables and raised beds or flowers and herbs and what you should look out for when buying soil.

Interesting home-based stories

Your home and garden are your personal paradise. Here you will find useful tips, practical applications and interesting insider stories for your oasis of well-being. An undamaged environment that is pleasant to live in begins outside your front door.

Your home and garden are your personal paradise. Here you will find useful tips, practical applications and interesting insider stories for your oasis of well-being. An undamaged environment that is pleasant to live in begins outside your front door.

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Pond
Multi-knowledge: Barbara's top ten pond care tips!

To maintain the beauty and natural clarity of a pond, nature is often your best ally! Without using any chemicals, you can create a healthy balance in the pond that not only improves the water quality, but also promotes a natural habitat for animals and plants. Multikraft expert Barbara Enengel shares her tips on pond care with you.

Beginner
3 minutes reading time
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Garden & Plants
Karl Ploberger answers questions

Karl Ploberger's expertise and passion for nature have made him a sought-after advisor. In this interview, he reveals his strategies for caring for his green paradise and protecting it from pests.
 

Beginner
3 minutes reading time
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Garden & Plants
The natural paradise of Karl Ploberger

Anyone entering Karl Ploberger's garden in Seewalchen is in a different world: lush nature that is only "tamed" in some areas and an enormous variety that reflects the credo of Austria's most famous natural garden ambassador: "No matter what you do, always draw on the wide range of plants. That's what ultimately turns a green oasis into a paradise," says Ploberger with a sparkle in his eye.

Beginner
4 minutes reading time
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Garden & Plants
Soil lifeline: unlocking the magic of soil in your own garden

Soil is the basis of all horticultural work. It is more than just the soil beneath our feet - it is a living ecosystem that forms the basis for the growth of healthy plants. On a small and large scale, in the garden and in the field. Here you can find out how to determine the type of soil in your garden, what humus is all about and how you can increase the humus content in your soil with the help of simple measures.

Enthusiast
6 minutes reading time
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Household
Multi-knowledge: Wood floor care

Wooden floors are very popular because of their unique look. The sustainable material radiates warmth and naturalness, feels good and grounding and is generally extremely durable. Find out how to take good care of your floorboards and make them shine with the eMC cleaners from Multikraft from our expert Barbara Enengel in our new series "Multiwissen - Barbara's effective tips for every home"

Beginner
3 minutes reading time
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Garden & Plants
The phenological calendar - the 10 seasons of nature

We divide the year into four seasons, but there is an even finer division into ten seasons, which is biologically based and depends on the phenomena in nature. These occur at different times each year, depending on the development of the plant world. We therefore distinguish between the astronomical or calendar seasons and the phenological seasons. Here you can find out which seasons we are talking about and how you can utilise this classification in your garden.

Beginner
3 minutes reading time
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Garden & Plants
Original organic black earth: Sustainability meets quality

What makes Multikraft's original organic black soils so special? They are produced according to the terra preta principle and are already naturally rich in microorganisms. Find out more about our soils for vegetables and raised beds or flowers and herbs and what you should look out for when buying soil.

Beginner
2 minutes reading time
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Garden & Plants
6 tips for successful germination of young plants

February marks the start of young plant cultivation for chillies and peppers, followed by tomatoes in March and, a little later in April, courgettes, cucumbers and pumpkins. A successful start is crucial for the healthy growth of plants. These tips will increase your germination success.

Beginner
2 minutes reading time
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Household
Home-made spring magic: DIY decorations made from cardboard rolls

Bring spring into your home with our creative DIY decorations made from cardboard rolls! You can make enchanting flower pendants with just a few materials. In our latest blog post, we show you step by step how you can easily make these colourful decorations yourself.

Beginner
2 minutes reading time
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Garden & Plants
Self-sufficiency: "The own garden is not the essential!"

Katharina Sützl sees self-sufficiency as a comprehensive concept that includes one's own garden as well as one's own body and a functioning network. When she started baking bread in 2008, she had no idea that ten years later she would be offering various courses on bread baking, self-sufficiency and other topics. The Salzburg native always emphasises the appreciation of nature and food and gives practical tips on how self-sufficiency can succeed.

Beginner
3 minutes reading time
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Garden & Plants
Magic Orchidee: Discover the secret to magnificent orchids!

Magic Orchid from Multikraft is the ultimate solution for keeping your orchids in full bloom. The specially developed watering additive solution is a true miracle cure for orchid lovers.

Beginner
2 minutes reading time
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Garden & Plants
5 natural tips against fungus gnats

Fungus gnats can be a real challenge for plant lovers. The little flies are not only annoying, but can also harm young plants and seedlings. We have collected tips for you to help your plants grow healthily.

Beginner
2 minutes reading time
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Pets
Cat-safe houseplants: Green happiness without danger

Cat owners who want to give their home a green flair with houseplants often ask themselves anxiously: Which plants are safe for my furry companions? Don't worry, there are plenty of non-toxic options that not only purify the air, but also leave our curious four-legged friends in peace. Here are five beautiful and cat-safe houseplants that will brighten up your home without putting your furry friends in danger.

Beginner
2 minutes reading time
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Household
Plea for a real Christmas tree

Every year, around 34 million Christmas trees are felled in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. So it seems obvious to say that plastic trees are more ecological than real fir trees. But what is actually better for the environment and for our health? Read here why we advocate real trees.

Beginner
3 minutes reading time
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Garden & Plants
5 reasons why houseplants boost your health

Houseplants are not only decorative, but also true health boosters. They improve air quality, reduce stress, promote concentration and increase overall well-being. Find out here five reasons why everyone should have green roommates.

Beginner
3 minutes reading time