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How We’re Saving Money On Water Even Though We Live in the Desert

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Landscape with plants that have a low water requirement. Instead, the yard is landscaped with stones and various cacti. Then we can reuse the water to water our garden. Reuse gray water. Plant our garden where it receives some shade. Strategies We’re Using to Conserve Water. How do you conserve water?

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How to Control Garden Weeds

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We would pull weeds, pick produce, plant seeds , water, and generally putter in the garden. Here are a few of the ways that I have been successful in controlling the weeds so far, without damaging chemicals and sprays: Landscaping Fabric. I remember, as a child, spending hours in the garden with my mother. Mulch or Rocks.

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Alternative and Sustainable Energy Sources: Hydro Power

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In countries where mountains form a large part of the natural landscape, such as New Zealand and Switzerland, hydro power accounts for more than fifty percent of all electricity generated. Hydro-electric power stations are generally built in mountainous areas where the topography lends itself to creating the dams. Advantages of Hydro Power.

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Control Your Bagworms – Economically and Organically

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Bagworms can wipe out your expensive evergreen landscaping in a single season if left uncontrolled. If you own a home and have landscaped with juniper, arborvitae, spruce, pine or cedar, don’t let the bagworms cost you a fortune. They plant some really nice foundation evergreen bushes and think they are done. Go Green'