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There’s An All-Natural Bed Bug Cure That Actually Works
As man still struggles to find a way to overcome the scourge that is bed bugs, it turns out that Mother Nature has already created a highly effective trap for the pests. Using bean leaves was once thought to just be an old folk remedy, but researchers have discovered it’s actually a very effective way to deal with bed bugs.
Plants Are Green Because Chlorophyll Is An Evolutionary Champ
A few weeks ago, Minute Earth raised the question of why plants are green. After all, their green colour means they’re reflecting green light, so wouldn’t black plants that absorb all light be most efficient?
We Don’t Actually Know Why Plants Are Green
We already know why all plants appear green: it’s because they’re full of the light-absorbing chemical known as chlorophyll. But since they appears green — bouncing back green and yellow light waves — it means it’s not 100 per cent efficient at absorbing all of the sun’s rays. So why aren’t all plants black instead?
Sponge Pots Serve As Life Support For Plants You Forget To Water
Designed exclusively for plant lovers who just can’t seem to get organised enough to keep their greenery alive, Stefano Claudio Bison’s sponge pots absorb and hold onto as much moisture as possible every time they’re watered. The pots are made from the same kind of sponges you wash your dishes or car with, and they also come in a variety of fun colours.
Remind Yourself That Nature Still Exists With A Terrarium Work Desk
If your 9-to-5 has you yearning for a little more nature while you sit behind a computer screen all day, consider trading up your jungle desktop wallpaper for Daniel Zeller’s custom Terrarium Desk. Tucked away inside is a miniature jungle lit with soft LEDs that’s visible through a plexiglass window on top.
Don’t Worry, You Can’t Kill These Intricately Woven Wire Bonsai Trees
The intricate pruning and maintenance needed to create a miniature bonsai tree takes years of patience and diligence. But artist Ken To has found a shortcut. Instead of plants, he makes his bonsai trees from intricately twisted and curled wire. So they don’t require any maintenance whatsoever, and will never wither and die.
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