For successful transplanting the essential conditions are that the exhalation of moisture from the leaves be kept as low as possible while the roots are in a state unfit to furnish their standard supply; for this reason, deciduous trees may be transplanted with most safety when the leaves have fallen. Exhalation of moisture from the…
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Aphids are insects with soft bodies that cover the leaves and stems of your plants and suck the sap out of your garden plant. They range from shades of green to grey or reddish brown color. Luckily, these are easy to spot and easy to get rid off. What are Aphids? Aphids easily venture into…
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What will we breathe in the years to come? Soon after the Delhi Smog incident, there was a massive surge in the air purifying equipment sale and advertisements. Amongst all the chaos certain organizations brought up a list of plants that had the potential to filter the air and combat health hazards. Well, in such…
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Indian economy is dependent on agriculture, and the farmer’s livelihood is dependent on the monsoon. Drastic climatic conditions like floods, drought, a shift in plant growing zones have resulted in the decline in crop productivity. In this scenario, it is imperative that effective provisions for saving water are made. Below are ten ways in which…
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What is IoT? IoT or Internet of things can be interpreted as a system of inter-networking computing devices, mechanical or digital machines, animals, people or objects that with unique identifiers can transfer data over a network without the need for a human or machine interaction. The IoT revolution in India is already catching on with…
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Kids tend to get bored during vacation. They are seldom glued to the mobile phones or TV sets. It is daunting to drag them off the couch and push them outdoors. But, it isn’t impossible. Try involving them in gardening. Gardening is one of the creative ways of teaching the little one reasoning and discovery,…
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Wondering which herbs will keep you healthy during Diwali? Just look at your kitchen garden, and you will find the answer. The herbs we will be exploring, are the common ones and can be easily found in the kitchen or herb garden in the backyard. Let’s first talk about the herbs that can cure small…
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The homegrown salad is a dream of every fitness freak. Imagine plucking and savoring juicy tomatoes; sun kissed carrots, nutrient dense broccoli, peas, and beans from your backyard or the windowsill. For this you do not need an extensive yard; all you require is the green thumb and few containers, seeds, veggie mix and a…
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Amidst all the Dhol, Tasha, Modaks and carousel, have you ever thought what Ganesha seeks from His devotees? The Lord of Obstacle Remover does love the festive fervor, the demonstration of faith and unshakable devotion; but he certainly does not appreciate all the noise and water pollution that follows. Do you want to be a…
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Nothing is more precious than independence and liberty. As we celebrate the 70th Independence day, let’s explore India’s real beauty that is depicted through these top 8 botanical gardens; that have stood the test of time and are still beautiful in every aspect. Botanical gardens are meant for research as well as recreation. In botanical…
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