Edible Water Bottles Made From Biodegradable Algae

July 26, 2016

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After he read about the amount of waste plastic ending up in landfills and polluting our planet, Icelandic product design student Ari Jónsson’s felt an urgent need to develop a replacement for the common plastic water bottle.

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How To Partition Your Living Spaces With Plants

July 19, 2016

Partition Tuttisuperterra by Marco Ferreri for Teracrea

Consider using planted partitions to divide your garden space into distinct outdoor rooms. Backyards, patios, decks, and terraces can benefit from creating separation to establish different outdoor living spaces. Think it of it as

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The Sole of Horticouture: Fashion Forward Vegetables and Flowers

April 14, 2016

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If you are a regular reader here, you know that I have a strong fondness for design, nature, and…shoes. Which is why I fell head over heels for French photographer Julie Lavie’s Pantoufle de Vert (French for green slipper), Read More...

Bringing the Outdoors Inside With Epoxy Floors

April 10, 2016

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3d-printed-epoxy-flooringphoto via LushHome

Highly durable epoxy floors with non-slip finishes are an interesting choice for outdoor areas. They are 100% weatherproof, impervious to dirt, dust, water, and resistant even to alkali, various oils, and most acids.

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10 DIY Planters to Spark Your Creativity

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Looking for a weekend DIY crafting project? Look no further. Whether outside or in your home, these DIY planters add a creative twist to gardening.

1. Birdcage Succulent Planter

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See the tutorial at Craftberry Bush.

 

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