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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]]
+Anyone who has used gas and oil can reluctantly agree that green energy is cleaner, safer, and less expensive. But many people don't know how to implement green energy into their lives. So here are just a few of the many ways that green energy can be good for your home and your life.[[http://fr8pals.com/blogs/145779/263396/reasons-you-should-make-your-new|Composite Floor Deck]]
-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.
+Don't throw away that coffee grinds- use them to fertilize your plants. Coffee grinds are rich in nitrogen so these make great, healthy plant food. Using coffee grinds as fertilizer keeps them out of the landfill, makes it unnecessary for you to purchase and use chemical plant food, and make your plants grow nicely, adding oxygen to the atmosphere.
-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.
+Turn off the kitchen, bathroom, and any other exhaust fans as soon as you no longer need them. Some people leave the fans on for 20 minutes or so, but it is better to leave them on for no longer than five minutes after showering, bathing, or cooking is finished.
-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.
+Find out more about ground source heat pumps. These pumps are located under your home and pump the natural heat of the earth to keep you warm. This system can be costly but the pumps use very little power and can last up to fifty years. Invest in this system if you are going to stay in a home for decades.
-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.
+Get an energy audit of your home. Having your home inspected by a professional is the best way to find out how you could adopt alternative sources of energy. In some cases, the sun or wind exposure is simply not high enough to justify investing in alternative sources of power.
-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.
+If you are in the process of, or planning to, design your own home, you can build some green energy sources right into your home from the beginning. Start by looking for land that has a water source such as a creek or room for wind turbines. Another good idea is to choose a roof with solar panels built in. You can even position them to get the most out of sunlight.
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+[[http://wiki.argos-nalog.ru/index.php?title=Pros_And_Cons_Of_Choosing_A_Green_Energy_Provider|Composite Floor Deck]] Watch to make sure your refrigerator and freezer are at the proper temperatures. Do not allow them to get too cold. The recommended temperatures are around 37°-40°F for your fresh food compartments and about 5°F for the freezer. If your freezer is separate and used for long-term storage, keep it around 0°F.
-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.
+Consider investing in an electric kettle as a means of saving energy. Electric kettles use less energy to boil your water than stove-top kettles, and not only can they be used to make tea, but you can also use them to boil water for smaller meals you plan to cook.
-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.
+When you purchase new appliances, like refrigerators, ranges, and washing machines, look for the Energy Star label. The United States Department of Energy recommends these products because they save energy. You will also save money by using them. Products that are energy efficient will usually have a star on them.
-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.
+Make small changes if you do not have a lot of money to invest or do not have access to the kind of resources you need. Get a small solar power installation to provide power for one room only, and get a few solar cells to charge your cell phone and other devices, for instance.
-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.
+A very easy and cheap way to save on your high energy bills is to try installing some low flow shower heads and faucets. Switching from the standard, 2.5 gallon/minute shower heads, to the low flow 1.5 gallon/minute ones, can help you save a lot with your hot water energy costs.
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+[[http://www.viewdocsonline.com/document/lv4jzu|Composite floor deck]] Whatever your reasons for wanting to go green, stick with them! Saving money is in everyone's interest, as is working for a cleaner environment. Hopefully, you have learned enough from this article to begin putting green energy to work in your home, to see significant savings and feel better about the impact you have on the environment very soon.

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