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Century-old mystery of plant communication solved: Plants signal stress through negative pressure mechanisms
Imagine if a plant in a farmer's field could warn a grower that it needs water? Or if a farmer could signal to plants that ...
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With rainwater tanks and solar-powered pumps, Somalia aims to take on climate change
A recent government report, produced with support from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Copenhagen Climate ...
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This Self-Watering Indoor Planter Is Perfect for Lazy Gardeners Like Myself
Luckily, as a home shopping editor, I know there are plenty of indoor herb gardens for apartment dwellers like myself to ...
When should I turn on the sprinklers? A look at Denver's last freeze dates
Despite a warm forecast, most experts advise waiting until mid-May to activate sprinkler systems. Here's what the last-freeze ...
Ask the Expert: How do I protect plants from spotted lanternflies this year?
Answer: The best way to water most plants, except turfgrass, is not to use overhead sprinklers at all. Overhead sprinklers ...
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How to set up a drip watering system that saves water and a lot of effort
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...
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Oshkosh residents will notice change in water as city replaces ozone system equipment
The change is because of necessary upgrades to the water filtration plant's ozone system equipment, starting with the replacement of aging ozone generators and the liquid oxygen storage system.
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I’m a gardening pro – this is the exact time you should water your plants in April if you want them luscious for summer
Sean Lade, founder of Easy Garden Irrigation, revealed the exact time of day to water your plants so that they thrive in time for summer. He advised: “Spring is a critical time for watering as ...