If you have recently purchased a compost tumbler bin, let me be the first to say congratulations! You’ve just taken the first step toward aerobic composting. What is aerobic composting, you ask, and why is it so great? In this article, we’ll explain how aerobic composting works and what you need to do to get started.
Alternative Energy refers to the electrical energy derived from the renewable resources like wind and solar energy. These resources can be used all over again unlike the single use resources like coal and uranium. Some benefits of using Renewable Energy Resources are that these are non-emission sources and do not produce any harmful or toxic by products.
Plants, growing in the containers, will develop two types of the roots: the upper one, which will uptake plant nutrients from the upper part of the medium; and the lower roots, which will reach the lava rock part of the growing medium. The upper root system is primary; it includes web-like thin roots that look [...]
by CERTs Energy Efficiency In Homes Building energy efficient homes and improving energy efficiency in our homes can increase their value. Over the past few years, there has been a ground swell of Green building interest by home buyers and builders. In response to the growing demand to conserve energy in our homes, there are [...]
Pest Control Approaches
Chemical horticulture fights off invasive pests with specific insecticides. They may be effective and fast-working at the beginning, but their long-term use may result in the raise of the insects resistant to the used insecticide.
by Rob__ Do It Yourself Energy Efficiency Projects: Your Home’s Thermal Envelope (Part 1) Many people struggling through the tough economy are not going to be able to take advantage of the 2009-10 Energy Efficiency Tax Credit simply because they canât afford new windows and doors, water heaters, or more insulation. However, there are a [...]
Right now, there are a few things you can do around your home to air seal it to save money during the winter months and during the summer.
by Mickki Why Home Composting Is So Great! Have you heard of composting, but just aren\’t sure what it means? Not sure why how compost can benefit you? If you haven\’t started composting at home yet, now is the time! Home composting is more than just a growing trend among gardeners, it\’s a great way [...]
by atibens Composting – is it Just a Load of Rubbish? To Compost or Not to Compost Well, there’s no doubt about it, composting is a good practice that any self-respected gardener should learn to do. But the question really is what materials we could make into a compost and which ones we cannot. We [...]
by Shira Golding Generating Wind Energy Just like solar energy, wind energy is another eco-friendly and economical energy source. With almost 40% of wind energy sources of Europe in the United Kingdom, there is immense potential to use wind energy as a source of energy. Generating power through wind is not only efficient but also [...]