Making Life Better . . . Naturally
Posted in General on May 29th, 2009
With summer and the high costs of cooling right around the corner, EPA is offering advice to help Americans reduce both energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions by one third through Energy Star. The energy used in an average home costs more than $2,200 a year and contributes more greenhouse gas emissions than a typical [...]
Posted in Products on May 28th, 2009
As you are probably aware, water conservation has become a popular subject. We all know that when it rains, it pours; but with the right “Rainwater Collecting System”, all that rainwater can be saved! Rain water is important because it decreases the high demand for domestic water in which residential irrigation can account for up [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 21st, 2009
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Posted in Uncategorized on May 21st, 2009
setting up our Twitter account
There is an article on CNN today talking about “biochar”, which is a new coal being developed by the University of Georgia from “biomass” or organic wastes such as woodchips, corn husks, peanut shells, even chicken manure. “Its high carbon content and porous nature can help soil retain water, nutrients, protect soil microbes and ultimately [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 19th, 2009
From the American Society of Microbiology Last year’s energy crisis highlighted an unforseen by-product of the looming fuel shortages of the 21st century. Petroleum-based products such as plastics that society takes for granted but now requires to function will run out with the oil. Scientists are looking to microorganisms to pick up the slack and [...]
Posted in Aeration on May 18th, 2009
Trying to keep your pond clean, while being environmentally concious and cost minded? Well, a windmill pond aeration system may be the perfect option. Windmills have been around for hundreds of years, harnessing the power of wind to do all sorts of jobs. Windmills are now being seen more and more around ponds as tool [...]
Posted in Products on May 8th, 2009
Today’s product spotlight focuses on the Pond Keeper All-In-One Water Conditioner. This product is a full functioning pond conditioner for use in ponds and aquariums and is a must have for pond owners who keep fish or other aquatic pets. The use of Pond Keeper All-In One Water Conditioner eliminates the need for multiple conditioners [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 7th, 2009
In what may be the ultimate bid for clean energy, a NASA-backed group is designing a wind- and sun-powered fueling system for city buses — and possibly other machines — that run on hydrogen. Read the full story from Discovery.com This sure sounds like an interesting set-up would be great if it could catch on.
Posted in Ponds, Water Quality on May 4th, 2009
If not prepared for properly, mosquitos can become problem in backyards that have ponds. Most people know that moquitos like water, which theoretically can make a backyard pond a large breeding ground for mosquitos. So, it is important to take this into consideration early in the year so that you can be prepared and limit [...]
