Tag archive: infographics
8 Fruits, Vegetables and Herbs Perfect for Pots
Don’t have access to ground but want to grow a perfect vegetable garden? No worries. As long as you can have some sunshine pouring into the balcony or have access to grow lights you are good to go. Growing your own fruits, vegetables and herbs is the best way to ensure you are getting all…
How Gardening Can Boost Your Health and Lifestyle
A little gardening can boost health and lifestyle, not just for adults but also for children. This infographic from Gardenfurniturecenter.co.uk explains how. Post Footer automatically generated by Add Post Footer Plugin for wordpress.
9 Benefits of Having a Green Roof
In today’s urbanized society, space for greenery is at a premium. So what should we do? How about adding some greenery (grass or green plants) to your roof? Sure it will look greener. But is it really beneficial to you? The infographic below from Movoto.com answers this question with a yes, and supports the claims with…
Cities that are Embracing Green Revolution [Infographic]
Big urban centers in all parts of the globe are majorly responsible for most of the environment pollution. But it is these cities that can also make the biggest impact on global environment, if they adopt green living methods. This infographic from House Trip looks into what measures six of the world’s biggest cities have…
History of the Lawn Mower
Did you know that the lawn mower was first invented in 1827 by Edwin budding and looked like this? This design was patented in 1830. Since then, the lawn mower has seen numerous makeover and improvements culminating finally, to the gas and electric mowers that we are well aware of. The infographic (shared via…
Global Food Shortage and Wastage [Infographic]
Currently, 1 billion people on earth don’t have enough food to eat. Clearly, our world is facing the worst food crisis ever. But whats even troublesome is the fact that an enormous amount of food is wasted by countries that have more than what they need. We can better feed our future generation simply by…
Interesting Facts about Farm Water Conservation [Infographic]
World population is expected to reach 9 million by 2050. Is global farming and agriculture equipped to deal with this food demand? More importantly, are we using our water resources smartly to fuel agricultural growth? Irrigation has been and is used to over the hazards of natural water resources. But the downside of agricultural irrigation…
8 Tips for a Greener Home and Yard [Infographic]
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Ever wondered how you can make your home greener and prove to be a lesser burden on the environment? The infographic below (originally published at Visual.ly by Angie’s List) has 8 such tips that you can easily implement. Run your home on renewable energy generated by the sun and sell the excess to your local power company….
Feeding the World: Agroecology Vs. Industrial Agriculture
Agroecology is concerned with sustainable methods of farming that are stable in nature, increase productivity of crops naturally, and promote equitability in the supply of farming produce to the entire population. It is in direct contrast to industrial farming practices that seek to mechanize farming process through increased input cost, creates imbalance in food supply…
Hot Hot Chillies!
Did you know that there is a scale for measuring the “hotness” of chillies? As this infographic from Love the Garden explains, the scale for measuring heat in chillies is called “scoville Scale.” Scoville scale is the measurement of spicy heat of chillies. This infographic gives the ratings for various types of chillies and compares the heat…
All About Bonsai
Bonsai is an ancient Chinese horticultural art form, adopted by the Japanese and popularized in the western world about a hundred years ago. Bonsai is a Japanese word which means, “planted in a container.” Here are some interesting facts about Bonsai: Bonsai as a horticultural art form started in China about 2000 years ago. Originally…
Get Your Own Square Foot Garden [Infographic]
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What is Square Foot Gardening? Here is how Jason of Frugaldad.com explains his innovative concept: The idea behind square foot gardening is that you can plant fruits, vegetables and flowers in raised beds, above infertile soil and even out of the reach of pets. Seeds are planted in 1X1 square foot plots, and when harvested…
How to Choose Your Gardening Tool [Infographic]
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The right gardening tools can transform gardening from a back paining chore to a thoroughly enjoyable hobby. Different types of tools should be used for planting, pruning, weeding and sowing. If you are not sure which tool to use for which purpose, refer to the infographic below (via Hobby farms). And if you want to…