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Contour ploughing 5

8 min read

Contour Ploughing: An Overview

In modern farming, there are two main methods farmers use to cultivate their land: contour ploughing and terrace farming. Both have unique benefits, but deciding the best option for your specific situation can be challenging. Here we will take a deeper look at the differences between terrace farming and contour ploughing. Terrace farming creates stepped

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7 min read

Poisonous Plants for Pets

There is no denying the fact that we love our pets. They are absolutely notorious but also completely lovable. You will like to snuffle with them and will enjoy taking them on walks. And you will love them in every way. But when caring for them, make sure you are looking at several factors like poisonous

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snake plant

10 min read

Snake Plant: Care and Growing Guide

Dracaena trifasciata is popular as Snake Plant and is one of the most popular and hardy species of houseplants. Up until 2017, it was botanically classified as Sansevieria trifasciata. However, its commonalities with the Dracaena species were too many to overlook. This plant features stiff, sword-like leaves and can range anywhere from six inches to

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tomatoes in pots

7 min read

Tomatoes in Pots- An Overview

When we think of summers- we think growing the best kind of vegetables and fruits. And tomatoes is one of them. Tomatoes in pots is a new way in which you can ensure using your space in the best way. What you need to know is how you will be making use of containers. This

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Common plant diseases 7

9 min read

Common Plant Diseases and How to Treat Them

Healthy plants are always likely to resist disease. It would be best if you spaced plants to have good air circulation around them to prevent disease development. The plant disease control products available in the market are all protectants. Consequently, they must be applied before the occurrence of the problem. You need to follow the

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Artificial Intelligence 7

8 min read

Artificial Intelligence and Its Role in Agriculture

Agriculture plays a critical role in the economic sector of each country. Population around the world is increasing daily, and so is the demand for food. The traditional methods that the farmers use are not sufficient to fulfill the need at the current stage. Hence, new automation methods are introduced to satisfy these requirements and

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removing houseflies

8 min read

Removing Houseflies: Best Home Remedies

There is just something completely irritating to actually look at -houseflies. They can be such a nuisance to manage. And oddly enough, they are so easily found around the house especially during the summers. Removing houseflies from your house can be a major daunting task. But the thing is there are some effective techniques that

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Carbon foot print 7

9 min read

Carbon Foot Prints: How to Decrease?

Since the last decade, there has been an ongoing debate about climate change. Quite a few schools of thought point to agriculture as a primary contributor to the problem. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that agriculture and forestry accounts for 10.5% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. This amounts to 0.7 million metric tons. Transportation

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xeriscape landscaping

8 min read

Xeriscape Landscaping: Ideas and Plan

Is your area usually susceptible to drought? In those harsh climate conditions, you cannot have a normal lush garden. However, you can choose to carry out xeriscape landscaping or xeriscaping. Originating from the Greek word xeros which means dry, the xeriscape landscaping becomes dry landscaping. While many may think that landscaping ideas for areas with

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feng shui plants

9 min read

Feng Shui Plants: 6 Best Plants to have for Positive Energy

If you are looking to bring positive energy, into your home, then you have feng shui plants in the home. You may feel exhausted in the past few years, especially due to your home becoming a space to work as well as live and relax. There are a number of benefits of adding indoor plants

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summer approved bloomers

6 min read

Summer Approved Bloomers: Overview

When it comes to what kind of gardening is best suited to summers, you have to look at several things. There is a lot to consider especially if we see the weather in Dubai and the Middle East. Hence what are summer-approved bloomers in this region? This is what we will be looking into and

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Types of plants 7

8 min read

Types of Plants and Their Classification

Different types of plants surround us all around us. Many of us recognize several kinds of plants that flower, grow in our gardens, or we can eat. There is a varied range in the types of plants that grow worldwide. Plants such as mosses, ferns, and algae are examples of flowerless plants that thrive in

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