How to Start a Compost Pile
Spring is the ideal time to start a compost pile. By starting one now, there is enough time for the materials to decompose and be added to the garden/yard in the fall. This lets the soil absorb the nutrients until it gets warmer again and benefit your plants. Compost piles also break down faster in […]
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DIY Wind Turbine: 9 Designs to Generate Your Own Electricity (And Save Money)
Taking more environmentally conscious steps towards a greener future is necessary now more than ever. Although we do not rely on burning fossil fuel as much as we did in the past now with the advent of nuclear energy, these types of man-made sources of electricity still impact our environment. Therefore, DIY projects to reduce […]
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What is an Aeroponic System and How to Set Up One?
An aeroponic system is a system through which nutrient solution and misting water reach plant roots. Aeroponics is somehow a form of hydroponics, helping growers with their plants. Furthermore, they can even choose between numerous types of systems. However, there are two main types of aeroponic systems, namely a low-pressure aeroponics and a high-pressure one. […]
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14 Alternative Christmas Tree Ideas that Will Help Protect Forests this Season
The cold season is here, and the Christmas celebration is close. We all start thinking about this magical time of the year when we offer presents to those we love. Your house smells like cinnamon, oranges and hot cocoa and you are ready to put up your Christmas tree. But why not try out some […]
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What is the Best Time to Trim Trees and 4 Steps for Doing It Right
When you have a large garden with flowers and trees, you want to know when it is the best time to trim trees. Each autumn, when leaves fall from the trees, branches which were once covered in dense foliage now reveal themselves. In this way, people will be able to analyze each tree canopy. Hence, […]
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How to Make Your Own DIY Solar Christmas Lights for Green and Bright Holidays
The Christmas holidays are approaching fast. While many of us are preoccupied with buying the best gifts for our loved ones, we still have to make time for home Christmas decorations. Not so long ago, we talked about fun and creative ways to recycle old Christmas decorations into new ones to have an amazing time […]
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Windmill – What is it? How do They Work?
Wind power has been around for centuries and humans have been taking advantage of it for almost as long. Windmills actually date all the way back to the eighth century. The most popular and noticeable design was that of the Dutch. A few are still found around today. Back then, a windmill was used to […]
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Pollution: What Is It, The Different Types and How We Can Reduce It
Pollution is in the front of the minds of people all across the world. For good reason. Pollution now is worse than it has ever been. The United States President is also pushing to revive the coal industry which will cause even more pollution in the form of increased carbon emissions. So, how can we […]
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24 Facts on Global Warming and The Surrounding Issues
Global Warming Facts Global warming has been in the back of our minds for many years now. However, it was not until recently that the facts about global warming moved to a priority spot in our lives. With the US pulling out of the Paris Agreement, more and more people are starting to pay attention. […]
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If you have a soft spot for animals and a passion for travel, wildlife volunteering may be the one-time opportunity of your life. It can take you to the farthest corners of the world while teaching you how to help our friends in the animal kingdom. Our planet’s wildlife suffers terribly due to increasing deforestation, […]
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