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-Are you tired of closing the drapes because looking at your yard depresses you? While many people give up on their landscaping and just pray it fixes itself, that strategy tends to fail. Instead, pick up your trowel and get ready to renovate your yard with a few simple ideas like those you'll find below.[[http://raghuram11.postbit.com/the-most-useful-crops-to-select-for-a-hardy-landscaped-backyard.html|ground reinforcement products]]
+Our home is our castle, but that doesn't mean that we should be selfish about the world outside our door. It is up to us to take care of our environment, and that can start in our home. Read on to find some ideas which will help you implement green energy solutions within your home.[[http://bookmarkz.info/story.php?title=ratings-and-reviews-with-regards-to-comflor|Corus Comflor 225]]
+Turn your water heater temperature down. Setting the temperature at 120 degrees will still allow steaming hot water to come out of your faucets and showers, but you will save on your energy bills. According to research, for each 10 degrees you lower your water heater thermostat, you can save about three to five percent on energy costs.
-Lose the tape measure. Unless you are planting a vegetable garden where you need to have to order, stay away from measured spacing. A row of plants equally spaced in a row looks neat and orderly - and completely unnatural. For a flowing and natural look to your landscape, vary the spacing and types of plants you choose.
+When shopping for appliances, computers or other electronic items, look for products that wear an Energy Star badge. To earn the right to display the Energy Star logo, products must meet certain energy-efficiency criteria. There are different tiers of efficiency as well, which can translate into additional energy savings over the lifetime of the product.
-Consider adding a fireplace into your landscaping plans. Outdoor fireplaces have become very popular due to local ordinances having laws against fire pits and various other outdoor fires. Even in warm climates, it is nice to warm up by a fire in the evening hours, and can be a great focal point during outdoor events.
+Windmills are capable of creating electrical energy without polluting anything. Purchasing your own windmill can be expensive, and there may be restrictions on putting one up where you live. If you can install your own windmill, you will be able to sell excess electricity to your local power company and recoup some of your costs.
-Consider hiring a landscaping firm for your landscaping project. Unless you are a complete expert on the matter, it is likely in your best interest to have the liability on someone else. Trees, shrubs and flowers are all quite expensive, and if ruined due to being planted incorrectly, they will have to pay for the error.
+Take an active part in your local community if you find that green energies are a common concern. You will learn more about alternative energy solutions and get a chance to convince local authorities to adopt green energies or offer tax incentives and other advantages.
-The long term success of your landscaping is dependent upon preparing the soil before you start planting. If you condition your soil and add mulch, not only will your efforts enhance plant growth, it will also significantly reduce the number of weeds in your landscaping. An additional benefit of preparing the soil is the reduced amount of water which you will need to maintain landscaping that is both beautiful and healthy.
+Reduce energy in your home by checking the amount of insulation in your attic, crawl spaces, basement walls, floors, ceilings, and exterior. Look for any cracks or holes in and around walls, windows, ceilings, doors, light and plumbing fixtures, switches, and other electrical outlets which can leak air in and out of your home.
-While growing exotic plants may bring a good look to your garden, don't use them unless you are ready for all of the maintenance, and care that is involved in that. Planting things that are native to the area require a lot less work, and it lowers the chance that plants will perish.
+[[http://pawn.tom.ru/wiki/index.php?title=Small_Steps_To_Living_A_More_Sustainable_Life|Comflor Alistage]] Turn off appliances when you aren't using them. This will eliminate much of the unneeded heat that is generated in your home. Make sure to also unplug everything when it is not in use; this will lower your energy costs because appliances still pull a bit of power from the outlet even if the appliance is off.
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+Contact your current energy provider and see if they offer an option for you to use renewable-energy sources. Many providers harness renewable energy through solar or wind power and therefore, have this option available for their clients. However, you should keep in mind that this may cost a little bit extra.
-Before beginning any landscaping job or even buying any equipment, it is a good idea to have a thorough plan of what you want to accomplish. Be as precise as possible on what features you want to add or remove, so that you will know exactly what needs to be bought to complete the task, and how long it will take.
-Choose plants to use in your landscape that are native to your area whenever possible. If you choose plants that grow in your area, it'll be easier to maintain them, and you'll be able to get advice from more people if you need help growing them. Foreign plants may not grow as well in your climate and may be more difficult to get ahold of and maintain.
+A significant green energy initiative is to is having a professional do a home energy audit. These professionals will assess your home and find areas where you can save money and conserve energy. Some power companies even offer this service for free to help reduce the impact of their customers on their energy supply.
-A carefully chosen landscaping project can be used to showcase features, or distract the eye from certain unsightly structural aspects of a home or business. Highlight an interesting architectural detail with spot lighting, or sheared shrubs. Plant tall grasses to conceal unattractive elements, such as a visible foundation, or air-conditioning unit.
+Try heating your home with a wood pellet stove. The pellets burned in a pellet stove are made of highly compact sawdust. They burn so cleanly than they are not required to get an EPA certification for emissions. Be aware, however, that the cost of the pellets may be high in some areas.
-For any landscaping job, a consultant will be your best friend. It is not necessary to hire a landscaper to do the full job for you, but you will want to hire a consultant that will help you with your plans. The advice of a consultant will keep you from making costly mistakes when you actually start landscaping.
+Clean the filters in your air conditioner and dryer. Clean filters mean that your appliances use less energy, and less traditional energy means greener energy. Schedule a time to clean the filters so you don't forget. You might, for example, clean the filter for the dryer and air conditioner once every week.
-If your soil is really rocky, use that to your advantage. They are so many types of plants of drought tolerant you can plant in your yard or even consider creating an entire rock garden. This is a lovely way to landscape your yard without continuously fighting to keep your plants healthy, hydrated and alive.
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