Naturkompass
Find plants, animals and habitats for your nature garden.
Today in the garden
July – What is relevant now
Aconitum napellus
Aconitum napellus
Hypericum humifusum
Hypericum humifusum
Gentiana pneumonanthe
Gentiana pneumonanthe
Rhagadiolus stellatus
Rhagadiolus stellatus
Epilobium montanum x parviflorum
Epilobium montanum x parviflorum
Rumex obtusifolius
Rumex obtusifolius
Lactuca viminea
Lactuca viminea
Cynosurus cristatus
Cynosurus cristatus
Plantago coronopus
Plantago coronopus
Trifolium scabrum
Trifolium scabrum
Silene coronaria
Silene coronaria
Oxytropis halleri
Oxytropis halleri
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Knowledge that grows — step by step
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Discover habitats
The sandarium
Home to 75% of wild bee species
A sandarium is an artificially created habitat for ground-nesting wild bees. With simple means, you can create nesting sites for the majority of native species.
- ✦75% of wild bees nest in the ground
- ✦Low maintenance
- ✦Ideal for sunny locations
The deadwood corner
Most species-rich habitat
Deadwood is one of the most species-rich habitats of all. Beetles, fungi, lichens and many other organisms depend on it.
- ✦Over 1,500 beetle species
- ✦Important for fungi
- ✦Free & low-maintenance
The natural pond
Magnet for amphibians & dragonflies
A natural pond without fish is a magnet for amphibians, dragonflies and many other aquatic creatures.
- ✦Habitat for amphibians
- ✦Watering hole for insects
- ✦Important: No goldfish!
Knowledge over opinion
Scientifically proven findings
Heat stress in the nature garden: Why drought encourages adaptation
Learn why heat stress in the nature garden is a natural process and how native plants like chicory survive heat through deep root growth.
Natural gardening in an allotment: A step-by-step guide to biodiversity
Learn how to gradually transform your allotment into a valuable habitat. Expert knowledge on structure, deadwood, and native plants for more nature.
Make it your project
Plan your nature-friendly garden step by step – with checklists, material lists, and scientifically sound recommendations.
Naturkompass
Warum es Naturkompass gibt
Naturkompass ist mehr als eine Arten-Datenbank. Die Plattform verbindet Biodiversitätswissen, praktische Naturgarten-Module, Bildung und freiwillige Citizen Science. Unser Ziel: private Gärten und urbane Grünflächen zu echten Lern- und Lebensräumen für Artenvielfalt machen.
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