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-A lot of people have taken an interest in landscaping, in recent times. Like any other pastime, landscaping is a hobby that is enjoyed more when you have received the proper information or education on how to do it. This article has lots of great information for people interested in landscaping.[[http://phaniphani.wallinside.com/|Soft Playground Flooring]]
+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]]
-If you desire flowers, but do not want to maintain beds, opt for flowering shrubs and bushes. Shrubs and bushes can be purchased in many varieties that can afford color and variety throughout the year. Not only will they serve these first two purposes, but they can also add some much needed or wanted, texture to your landscaping efforts and offer great curb appeal.
+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.
-Fertilization is important when developing a landscaped area. There are many choices when it comes to fertilization. For example one can use today's engineered fertilizer such as Miracle-Gro or Jobe's Plant Sticks. If organic fertilizer is preferred there are many options available such as compost, manure, worm casings and peat.
+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.
-Do not shy away from bargain-hunting at the garden center. Such stores are usually running sales on certain plant species, and you can realize significant savings by taking advantage of them. Be flexible with your landscaping plans. A cheaper alternative may produce the effect you are looking for and save you money at the same time.
+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.
-The year before you plan to start your landscaping project, take photos of the area at beginning of each month. This will allow you to assess how much light the area typically receives and when it receives it. You can then use this information to choose plants that will thrive in your conditions.
+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.
-Use fencing, rock features, and other non-living elements to add interest to your landscaping plan. Landscaping is about much more than planting a few plants. Your fencing, decks, and even the shape of your house adds to the overall look. Your goal should be to integrate living elements with non-living elements.
+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.
-[[http://gohtv.com/read_blog/150029/landscaping-problems?-this-useful-advice-will-help-you-to-create-a-wonderful-garden!|Playground Flooring Sydney]]Prepare your soil before you start to plant. Remove any weeds, rake up any leaves, and add any necessary fertilizer. If you do this, you will give your plants a healthy start, which will result in a lovelier lawn. If you try to skip this step, you will create additional work for yourself later on.
+[[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.
-Landscape design software is an excellent tool for anyone who needs visual aids to get a true idea of what works best. These programs allow you to enter measurements and maps that reflect your working space. This allows you to plan the boundaries of flowerbeds, visualize spacing and choose the optimal layout for your project.
+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.
-Design landscapes based on the region that you live in, because it is more practical. Having a tropical theme when you live in a cooler climate is not a great idea. Find plants that are known to thrive in the climate you live in, so that your garden will last a long time.
+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.
-When choosing plants for your next landscaping project, remember that not all flowers bloom at the same time of the year. By planting flowers with staggered blooming times, you ensure that your lawn appear colorful and attractive across all seasons. Otherwise, you may not be able to enjoy the colors outside of a few months of each year.
+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.
-If you are going to use an automatic irrigation system, make sure it will properly water your entire yard. Do not waste any water, by placing sprinklers too close to a wall, or to your patio. You should also remember to turn your system off if rain properly irrigated your garden earlier.
+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.
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+[[http://wiki.goodtogreatfoss.org/index.php?title=Why_Going_With_Green_Energy?_It_Will_Save_Your_Family_A_Lot_Of_Money|Corus Comflor 225]] Now that you've read a little about how to use green energy, you should have a few ideas in your head to make your home more green. Use the ideas in this article to get you started, and to give you concrete actions you can take today to make sure you are living green.

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