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Travel Tip: Cheap, Easy Way to Water Plants While on Vacation

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Labor Day is approaching fast. Labor Day always reminds me of the fall and I'm not ready for the fall yet. On the other hand it's a long weekend and with a couple of extra days off you can take advantage of a mini vacation. Vacation is great, but if you have any plants at home dealing with them during vacation can be a real problem. Even after moving them to a cool and shady place, they will not last for too long without water. Covering plants with with a garden umbrella or covering mat (on the balcony) is also a short-term solution. That's why we often ask friends or family for help with watering the plants. It may not be possible for our family or friends to do this for us, or it may be very troublesome, in that case gardeningtechnologies can be very helpful. Hydrobox is a product that has been on the market for years and has established brand and great reviews. Hydrobox is a water storage insert that is placed on the bottom of your pot. Unwoven fabric catches water an...

Anti-Aging Vegetables

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You are looking for expensive creams and treatments, and what your skin needs, you have in the kitchen! Everyone has rejuvenating vegetable in the kitchen any time of the year, especially now when they are in season. As people get older, their skin gets thinner, drier, and less elastic, and less able to protect itself from damage. The best way to preserve health and beauty is to provide your body with antioxidants. The shortage of these substances means that the body is defenseless against all threats. Antioxidants not only neutralize free radicals that can damage the skin cells, but may even undo some of the damage they cause. The most popular of them are: beta-carotene, glutathione, quercetin, polyphenols, vitamins C and E, lycopene. They are contained in rejuvenating vegetables. Onion All its varieties, except for white onions, so shallots, yellow and red, are the richest source of quercetin, one of the most active antioxidants. Quercetin also has antibacterial, anti-inflam...

Hate Mosquitos and other bugs?

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Mosquitoes and flies can effectively discourage spending time outdoors on summer evenings. While the fight with them in the garden often misses the goal, the presence of insects can be significantly reduced in smaller objects, such as a patio, balcony, terrace or gazebo. One of the ways is the cultivation of plants that give off a repellent scent. Effective fight with mosquitoes and other insects is not entirely possible. All activities are carried out to reduce their population to the greatest extent. Places with excessive thick trees and bushes should be eliminated in the garden. If you have a pond you should use a cascade or a pump to limit the development of larvae (mosquitoes prefer "standing" water). The natural enemies of the above mentioned insects are birds (especially swifts) and bats, so it is worth to mount nesting boxes and houses for them. The above methods will help to some extent. Of course, the balcony, covered terrace and gazebo are easier to protect ...

Beetroot to boost your libido

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Beetroots are one of the many foods that are alleged to increase the libido and combat sexual problems such as tiredness in the bedroom. Beetroots are thought to work similarly to Viagra by increasing the nitric oxide levels in the body, which then dilates the blood vessels and increases blood flow to the genitals. Beetroots also contain high levels of boron, a chemical element which is thought to be directly related to maintaining sexual and reproductive help.  Betaine in beets relaxes your mind, and tryptophan contributes to happiness – both of which can help you get in the mood. Other beetroot benefits:  1. Helps lower blood pressure  2. May prevent cancer 3. Good For The Heart 4. Good For The Liver 5. Boosts Energy Levels 6. Fights Inflammation 7. Promotes Brain Health 8. Controls Blood Sugar 9. Aids Digestion 10. Reduces Bad Cholesterol Beetroot Power Smoothie:  beet apple carrots leafy greens ginger ice & water Blend until smo...

How does Hydrobox work

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Hydrobox® is a revolutionary solution which guarantees constant and even plant humidification. A gel filling stores water which your plant retrieves. WHAT IS HYDROBOX   Unwoven fabric catches water  and transports it to the heart of the HYDROBOX . Internal structure ensures free space thanks to which 1g of the superabsorbent might store up to 300g of water! Superabsorbent absorbs and stores water and releases it straight into the plant’s root system. EASY APPLICATION Here is where you can find Hydrobox: http://gohydrobox.com/choose-product/ http://thundertradeil.com/products/