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May
31
8 easy ways you can help the environment
May 31, 2016 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – We all want to take care of the environment. If you’re looking for some simple steps to lighten your environmental footprint, check out these eight easy ways (related to plastics) to help reduce waste.Know what to throw: It’s i…
May
31
(BPT) – Gardening isn’t just a hobby, it’s a lifestyle. Connecting with nature, being outdoors and putting in the needed work for a beautiful result is the ultimate reward.
As an avid gardener, you’re always looking for new ways to outshine the previous year and achieve bigger, lusher results. If you’ve been using the same techniques for years, it might be time to add something new to your repertoire and bring your garden to the next level with these tips:
Use citrus peel starter pots
Did you know leftover citrus peels create the perfect starter pot for your seedlings? Before you plant them in your garden, make sure your seedlings are growing strong and healthy. Turn any citrus peel into a seedling pot by poking a hole in the bottom for drainage. Fill it with potting soil, then add seeds and water. The acidic peel creates the perfect environment for your seedling to thrive. When the time comes to plant the seedling in your garden, you can even plant the peel. It will add acidity to your soil and take about six to nine months to decompose.
Solder a trellis
With just a little copper pipe or flexible copper tubing, solder and an easy-to-use torch, such as the Bernzomatic TS4000 High Heat Torch, you can create a beautiful trellis for your tomato plants, climbing ivy, roses or any arrangement you can dream up. Use this opportunity to get creative! You can go traditional, or create your own unique design and pattern using online sites like Pinterest for ideas (search metal trellis and prepare to be inspired). Just be sure to wear safety goggles and gloves and take all safety precautions.
Weed your garden with fire
No one likes seeing those pesky weeds poke out of their driveway or pavers. Flame weeding with a torch like the Bernzomatic JT850 Lawn & Garden Torch, is a fast, effective way to kill weeds without applying chemicals to your lawn. The torch has a 36-inch extended reach so you don’t have to bend over and strain your back. Simply clear the area of loose combustible materials, sweep the flame over the roots of the weeds, then sweep away the extinguished remnants from the area. Remember, never burn poison ivy or other poisonous plants. The smoke can cause serious allergic reactions. Use safety precautions and make sure the weed is wilted at a minimum before you torch.
Put down landscaping fabric
If you want to prevent weeds before they even sprout, try landscaping fabric. Not only will it protect your garden from weeds, but it will also keep the roots of your plants warm when the spring weather is still cool. Start by laying out the fabric on a fire-safe surface, then use a torch, either a handheld torch or a lawn and garden torch, to burn holes for planting. Burning holes helps the fabric last longer and prevents it from fraying. It’s important to follow safety instructions, work over a fire-safe surface and keep flammable materials out of the burn zone.
Make your own compost
Why spend money on something that’s so easy to make yourself? Making your own garden compost takes very little time or effort. You can use dead and rotting leaves, eggshells, unused tomatoes, cucumbers or any other organic products you find in your kitchen to make the compost. Put it all together in a container and give them some time to disintegrate. Then, combine your mixture with soil and you have your own, virtually free compost to give your plants the nutrients they need.
Let these tips help you grow your best garden yet. For more information on Bernzomatic products, visit Bernzomatic.com.
May
25
Linetec Features Tubelite Door with Antimicrobial Protection at AIA
May 25, 2016 | Comments Off on Linetec Features Tubelite Door with Antimicrobial Protection at AIA
Available in 30,000 colors for architectural metal products’ high-touch surfaces Linetec features Tubelite door with antimicrobial protection Wausau, Wisconsin – Linetec demonstrates antimicrobial protection for architectural metal products' high-touch surfaces, such as as shown on Tubelite Inc.'s entrance system during the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Convention and Expo in booth #1143. Linetec offers these high-performance coatings in more than 30,000 color…
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May
25
Linetec Features Tubelite Door with Antimicrobial Protection at AIA
May 25, 2016 | Comments Off on Linetec Features Tubelite Door with Antimicrobial Protection at AIA
Available in 30,000 colors for architectural metal products’ high-touch surfaces Linetec features Tubelite door with antimicrobial protection Wausau, Wisconsin – Linetec demonstrates antimicrobial protection for architectural metal products' high-touch surfaces, such as as shown on Tubelite Inc.'s entrance system during the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Convention and Expo in booth #1143. Linetec offers these high-performance coatings in more than 30,000 color…
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May
25
NREL Innovation Challenge crowdsources buildings.
May 25, 2016 | Comments Off on NREL Innovation Challenge crowdsources buildings.
The Energy Department's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), along with industry partner CLEAResult, will launch a Call for Innovation as part of the DOE JUMP initiative during the Bay Area Maker Faire in San Mateo, Calif., on May 22. NREL's innovation challenge will focus on ideas and topics related to residential buildings. Concepts will be evaluated by a team of judges. There is also a public voting period on the JUMP website. The winning innovation will be awarded…
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May
25
NREL Innovation Challenge crowdsources buildings.
May 25, 2016 | Comments Off on NREL Innovation Challenge crowdsources buildings.
The Energy Department's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), along with industry partner CLEAResult, will launch a Call for Innovation as part of the DOE JUMP initiative during the Bay Area Maker Faire in San Mateo, Calif., on May 22. NREL's innovation challenge will focus on ideas and topics related to residential buildings. Concepts will be evaluated by a team of judges. There is also a public voting period on the JUMP website. The winning innovation will be awarded…
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