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-Make sure you do real research on the plants ​you are considering for your landscapingLook into what requirements each plant has for optimal growth. Furthermore,​ be sure to understand ​the amount ​of attention each type of plant needs, and match plants to fit your lifestyleA great place to start this research is your local garden center.+If you are interested in saving energy, utilize ​the warm summer months to help you dry your clothesForgo the use of your dryer, and hang your wet items out in the bright sunlightNot only will you save energy, but your clothes will smell fresh and feel wonderful.
  
-To save money, you can buy items such as mulch or containers from home-improvement warehouseThe quality ​of these items will not make much of a differenceHowever, you should go to a nursery to buy your plants and your other products such as pesticides instead ​of settling for low-quality products.+Do not leave your freezer and refrigerator open for long period of timeOf course this can spoil your food, but it can also use large amounts ​of energyWhen you are cooking but you need food from the refrigerator or freezerkeep it closed after you get something out of it.
  
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