Creating or expanding an eco-friendly yard is an ideal way to help nature out, while providing a special backyard sanctuary that can be enjoyed for years to come. Step by step from the ground up, there are simple changes we can make to green our outdoor spaces and create an environmental haven for plants, animals and people.
You may have heard or thought about purchasing hydroponics online. The theory behind hydroponics is plants grow up by absorbing minerals and water contents from the soil. Here, soil is the contributor of these two essential agents. Plants don't need a soil medium if other mineral and nutrient contributors are available. Here is where hydroponics comes into the picture.
When you think of a Koi pond, what comes to mind? For many, it is a serene Japanese water garden full of large Koi fish swimming lazily through the water. If this is your idea of the perfect pond, keep reading.
An article describing the invasive speces known as the Emerald Ash Borer, it's impact on the environment in the United States, and steps taken to reduce this impact.
How do you care for a hanging basket once it has been planted? In this "how to" guide I will look at how to care for a hanging basket after you have planted it.
An article summarizing the responsibility and reasons one has to care for trees and shrubs on his property. Also includes the benefits of using a professional tree care company when removing or pruning trees and shrubs.
It is during the night, between dusk and dawn, when the vast majority of the 1,100 bat species on Earth hunt. Bats are an incredibly diverse species, with a large range in diet and hunting methods, but they also share many common behaviors when it comes to feeding.
A camping trip in the wilderness can leave a permanent impression on a person, but a person should never leave a permanent impression on the wilderness. Low impact camping ensures that you are as environmentally friendly as possible.
Woodpeckers are a vast bird family, composed of approximately 217 species that stretch across America, Eurasia and Africa. Here are a few popular woodpecker species you should know.
When you're camping in the wilderness, you're unlikely to stumble on to a bathroom. For a group of people planning to stay together at a campsite, the latrine is the best option to do your business in a way that's ecologically responsible.
21 by the United Nations Environment Programme and the Renewable Energy Policy Research Network, jointly issued a report last year, the global private and public sectors from the core of the total investment in clean energy rose by 7% to 162 billion U.S. dollars. New investments in China jumped 53%, replaced the U.S. as the largest investor in this field.
Bears and mountain lions share some qualities like their sensitive noses. That is what makes bear spray so effective against mountain lions. Find out why you should never go into the back country without it.
Every knowledgeable organization or guide will tell you to carry bear spray when you go into the back country. To learn more about this read on.