by Emma | Mar 23, 2020 | Eco Friendly, Gardening
A green roof, also known as an eco-roof or a living roof, is a carefully designed roof completely or partially covered with a layer of vegetation and plants. It’s one way to put an often-neglected space to good use. This is a new concept that’s gaining popularity,...
by Emma | Oct 16, 2019 | Eco Friendly, Home Improvements, Latest Posts
It used to be that the primary focus when building homes would be cost and design. Energy efficiency and sustainability took a back seat. However, thanks in part to rising energy costs and tumultuous economic times, home improvement strategists have now looked towards...
by Emma | Oct 3, 2019 | Eco Friendly, Gardening, Home Improvements, Latest Posts
Living walls are a thing of beauty; both in an artistic and ecological sense. Also, its positive effects create sustainability for the entire planet. In this article, we’ll be walking through the process of how you can make your own living wall and what those benefits...
by Emma | Aug 21, 2019 | Eco Friendly, Gardening, Latest Posts
Have you ever seen a bug hotel? Perhaps you’ve never even heard of such a thing. Well, bug hotels are exactly as they sound; a place for bugs or insects to stay! You might wonder what they’re for. After all, we’ve never heard of insects needing a luxury crash pad. As...
by Emma | Oct 19, 2018 | Eco Friendly
If you’re thinking of using solar power as your home’s new electricity source, you’ve probably heard all the cons. Setting up solar panels for the first time can be quite expensive, and is the main issue that prevents people from switching from traditional power...
by Emma | Jun 1, 2018 | Eco Friendly, Gardening, Latest Posts
Learn how to grow blueberries yourself in this growing guide. It’s not an exaggeration to say that summers wouldn’t be the same without blueberries. Eat them fresh or incorporate them into different mouth-watering recipes — there’s just so many ways that you can enjoy...
by Emma | Mar 2, 2018 | Eco Friendly, Home Improvements, Latest Posts
Did you know that most of the heat in your home is lost through the walls and loft? To be specific, around 25% of heat is lost through the roof while 35% escapes through the walls. Another 10% of heat is also lost through the windows and another 10% on the floor. If...
by Emma | Feb 1, 2018 | Eco Friendly, Latest Posts
Although it’s not a major holiday like Christmas and New Year’s, Valentines day is still a very special occasion for many. This is the day when people openly and extravagantly (sometimes) show their love and affection to their partners, family, and friends. You may...
by Emma | Jan 17, 2018 | Eco Friendly, Gardening, Latest Posts
Even if you don’t have a garden, you probably have an idea what ‘compost’ or ‘composting’ means. Basically, it’s the process of decomposition which organic matter undergoes resulting in humus or compost which is good fertiliser for plants. Compost is one of the main...
by Emma | Oct 2, 2017 | Eco Friendly, Home Improvements, Latest Posts
There’s no better timing to go green than now. We’re all aware of the harmful ingredients found in a lot of commercial cleaning products, and there’s no reason why we should continue using them. The benefits of green products are so apparent unless you don’t believe...
Hello, my name is Emma. I’m a happily married mother of two living in a beautiful home in the English countryside. 
