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Rainwater Collection Systems

The importance - the need - for more rainwater harvesting systems, both residential and commercial, feels more and more critical with every news article about water shortages, every video of forest fires breaking all-time records, with news of floods, erosion and droughts. Every year, more and more cities, farms, towns, and gardens run out of water. Rising temperatures rapidly increase this momentum toward desertification.

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Super-Flex Drip Tube

Super-Flex drip tube, made of silicone, offers numerous benefits and solutions for irrigation systems. Its unique properties make it an ideal choice for both medical applications and gardening/farming purposes.

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Types of Drip Irrigation Fittings

The specific fittings you'll need will depend on the design and requirements of your particular system, your budget, and availability.

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Protecting Your Home and Wallet with Firescaping

If you live in a dry climate, you know that wildfires can pose a serious threat to your home and property. The devastation caused by wildfires can be catastrophic, not only in terms of loss of life and property, but also the economic impact. As global temperatures continue to rise, the risk of wildfires in dry regions is increasing. However, there is a proactive approach that can help mitigate this risk - firescaping. In this blog post, we'll explore the concept of firescaping, and how it can help protect your home and potentially save you money in dry climates.

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Propagating with Capillary Mats

The less soil in a pot, the more important keeping up with irrigation becomes. Plants in big pots can go long times without water, those in rockwool cubes or small containers can need water many times a day. Capillary mat systems represent one of the most effective, time and water saving solutions for seedlings, clones, and starts.

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Soil Moisture Meters

What is the importance of Soil Moisture and when to use which kind of moisture meter? The amount of moisture or soil water is important to know because:

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Guide to Nutrients & Blumat Systems

Can nutrients be used with Blumat Systems? The answer to this question is rich with subtleties and nuance, which is why it needs to be addressed with an article as opposed to a yes/no. The short answer is generally yes, with some caveats.

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