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Shami tree is planted either at the entrance of the house as bonsai or as outdoor garden tree. It's believed to be an indicator of good luck, happiness and prosperity. Read on to find out whether a myth or reality
Everyone shares the advantages of home vegetable gardening, but what are the disadvantages. Here we'll discover what those disadvantages are and we'll describe a plan to make vegetable gardening more enjoyable.
This article looks at humane ways to deter pigeons from moving in and fouling your roof, window ledges, attic openings, and other points of entry.
10 lab-tested garden hoses that are safe for drinking and do not leach unsafe lead into the water. Many options including phthalate free, 50 and 100 ft. lengths, and kink resistance for durability.
Choosing the right trees, bushes, and flowers to put into your yard can attract birds. Plants that feed their favorite bugs leads to simple "circle of life" gardening. This bug friendly plan brings birds to your yard easily!
Ponds need efficient filtration systems to maintain their overall health. If you incorporate the right kind of filtration system into your pond, the water stays clear and clean.
For those focused on green self reliance you will be glad to know the old fashion self-sufficient and human powered gadgets are still readily available.
If you eat oysters and have previously found yourself wondering if you could put the shells to use rather than just throwing them out, here are a few ideas for simple-to-make decor for the home.
Purge and upcycle. Green clean. Repair instead of replace. Decorate with what you have or can make. Landscape to eat and to be environmentally friendly. Plus, teach it all to your kids!
Indian banyan tree and peepal tree are sacred trees of Hindus and Buddhists in India and other Asian countries. Peepal trees are also known as the sacred figs, bodhi trees or pipal trees.
The uses of neem trees include cosmetic uses and traditional medicinal uses in Ayurveda. Neem trees and neem plants have many uses including uses for neem tree leaves and uses for neem tree oil.
Read all information about amla or Indian gooseberry including its uses and health benefits. Amla is an edible berry fruit also known as nellikkai in India and it has traditional medicinal uses too.
There is no need to spray your home with toxic pesticides to get rid of fleas--and flies, too. Several essential oils repel and kill fleas and flies, especially when used in household cleaners.
Uses for old tires. Want to recycle your old used tires? See how to make a painted tire planter. Upcycle project ideas for old tires.
Reproductions of old fashioned products that many will remember from their childhood.
Self sufficient living is very appealing for many reasons. The desire crosses over multiple generations, cultures and speaks too many different, economical and earth friendly movements. Financial considerations Unbearable stress. It’s become...
Let me take you through the exhilarating and frustrating steps of building an eco-friendly home in Bangalore, India.
Soapnuts, Ritha, Aritha are the fruits of a number of trees of the Genus Sapindus. Find out the benefits, uses, and surprisingly, the many health benefits of this 100% natural detergent & cleaner.....
You don’t need expensive factory made fencing and garden supports to live frugal and self-sufficient.
Find out how to create your own fly trap without having to worry about spending money.
The benefits of diatomaceous earth in my home and garden include controlling bugs in my garden, home and yard. It protects my stored grains, pets and farm animals from infestation.
Mosquitoes are a nuisance, to say the least, however, there are several ways to combat them without using chemicals. Read ahead for just a few ideas. There are many earth-friendly alternatives.
Green roofs can make the world a better place. Take a birds eye view of what a green rooftop looks like. Also, see a diagram of how to create your own green roof top.
In a world view increasingly obsessed with being green and sustainable, there are ways long since used that can go a long way to protecting the environment. Many of these ideas are easy to implement right now at minimal cost. One idea about refrigeration allows you to cool and preserve food entirely without electricity.
What would your life be like if you owned your own home free and clear? With Cob Cottages you can build a debt free home that is beautiful and will last for a much longer time than conventional homes.
9 Amazing secrets about lemons and how you can use them for nutrition, skin care, cleaning and other things. Once you read these facts about lemons, you'll always keep a lemon handy in your kitchen
Our endeavor to use materials readily available and thus cut down on our carbon footprint.
Japanese traditional cloth wrappings called furoshiki, are the greenest package wrapping you can get. Reusable, beautiful, environmentally friendly wrapping for food, gifts, for anything at all
The bathroom of the future may resemble a greenhouse more than a lavatory. As cities around the world struggle with wastewater management problems, there is growing interest in a new-old form of wastewater management called living machines. ("Living...
How green are you? This page has several ideas how we can go green gradually and simply. For home, office, and research; Discover ways to convert just about anything you need to keep to paperless.
LED Lights have come home. LED's provide clean and cool light in any room and in nearly any fixture. Saves more money than incandescent, burns cooler than halogen.