Forest fire risk in summer: What is important when barbecuing, in the garden and on excursions
Drought increases the risk of forest fires. What families should keep in mind when barbecuing, in the garden, and on excursions, and when to call the fire department.
Hail damage after the thunderstorm: What you should photograph and report now
Do not clear everything away immediately after hail: Which photos, notes, and immediate measures are useful for cars, balconies, gardens, and apartments.
Balcony plants before your vacation: How to keep them going for a few days
Before leaving, balcony plants need more than a quick sip of water. Here is how to sensibly plan for shade, water reservoirs, mulch, and help from neighbors.
Grilling in the heat: keep cool safely, keep your distance and extinguish embers properly
On hot weekends, grilling requires more planning: the cold chain, keeping children at a distance, safe firelighters, and residual embers determine whether the evening remains relaxed.
Wading pools in the heat: Cooling children down safely in the garden or on the balcony
A paddling pool seems harmless, but it requires supervision, shade, and clean water. This is how cooling off on hot days remains safer.
Too much sun: What makes sense after a day at the lake, in the garden, or on the balcony
After a hot day, skin and circulation often only show later that it was too much. This is how families can react calmly and sensibly to sunburn, suspected sunstroke, and exhaustion.
Thunderstorm check for balcony and garden: What needs to be cleared away before heavy rain, storms, and hail
When thunderstorms or hail are forecast, five minutes of preparation is often enough: secure furniture, take plants off the railing, clear drains, and disconnect outdoor power.
Avoiding wasps at the dining table: What really helps now
Wasps at the balcony or garden table are annoying, but usually easy to avoid. With covered food, secure drinks, and calm behavior, the summer evening remains more relaxed.
Saving balcony plants in the heat: watering correctly and saving water
Hot days quickly put balcony plants under stress. With a morning routine, larger pots, mulch, shade, and closed water reservoirs, herbs, tomatoes, and flowers stay fresh longer.