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Facebook: @TheWeekenderSpain 23 18 Home&Garden FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER 2019 Sponserd www.weekender.news By Sponsored By Home&Garden If you have made the decision or are thinking about making the decision to go solar, then you may be wondering - how does sunlight actually gets turned into electricity? You may have other questions too, such as will your solar panels work on cloudy days, and will your panels work at night via moonlight, which, after all, is reflected sunlight? To find out the answer to these questions and a few more, please read on. Continued from page 18 mals can have lots of positive effects. It can: • improve your mood • reduce feelings of stress or anger • help you take time out and feel more relaxed • improve your physical health • improve your confidence and self-esteem Charge your home with the power of the sun • help you be more active • help you make new connections Aimee Gee from the charity, told The Guardian newspaper recently that the colours, sounds and smells of a garden, “boost our wellbeing, while nurturing a garden or allotment provides the satisfaction of completing tasks and a stronger connection with the natural environment, both of which are associated with improved self-esteem and decreased levels of anger.” Dr Philippa James, one of the GPs involved in the Manchester initiative, adds: “I've seen how our patients relax in the garden - and how they then get involved in wider events like picking litter, which all adds to pride in our area. “There’s a lot of evidence now about how two hours a week in a green space can lift mood - and then that too has physical, mental and emotional benefits. That’s something we need to harness.” Gardening is a physical activity which burns 200-500 calories an hour, and helps maintain a healthy weight, reducing the risk of obesity, according to the Garden Organic Organisation. And it says the pastime is second only to weight training as an effective way to increase bone intensity. And it gets you up and moving. Just a small increase in light activity, such as a little gentle gardening, may help stave off an early death among older adults, according to recent research published in the BMJ. Digging, turning compost and raking use the upper and lower body and offer moderate intensity physical activity. Other tasks that use primarily the upper body in standing or squatting postures such as hand weeding, mixing soil sowing and transplanting seedlings offering low intensity physical activity.
Facebook: @TheWeekenderSpain 23 Home&GardenHome&Garden Facebook: @TheWeekenderSpain FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER 2019 19 Sponserd By Sponsored By How does your If you have made the decision or are thinking about making the decision to go solar, then you may be wondering - how sunlight actually gets turned into electricity? You may have other questions too, such as will your solar panels work on cloudy days, and will your panels work garden at night via moonlight, which, after grow? all, is reflected sunlight? To find out the answer to these questions and a few more, please read on. EGGSHELLS, matches, and human hair are amongst some of the most surprising household items greenfingered gardeners can use to help their plants grow. Experts have researched the unlikely things that you can use as natural fertilisers. From common food products such as bananas and eggshells to potato water, these are items that can be found in most people’s homes. A spokesperson for GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk, who carried out the research, says: “You might not think your used-up coffee grounds contain much in terms of nutritional value, but they can actually provide your plants with vital antioxidants and minerals like potassium and nitrogen. “Similarly, white vinegar, coconut milk and banana peels are all bursting with important nutrients that can help your plants grow and thrive. “Surprisingly, even human and pet hair can be used thanks to its high levels of magnesium – so think twice before vacuuming up your pooch’s fur!” Hair Hair – whether sourced from a human, dog, cat or horse – works surprisingly well as a natural fertiliser thanks to its high levels of magnesium. It can take up to two years to break down, but when used in compost, the hair can provide structural support for roots and help break up thick or clay soil. White vinegar Mixed with water, this makes for a great acid feed. Mix a tablespoon of vinegar into a gallon of water to feed your roses and hydrangeas once per season – but make sure you test your soil before doing this, as you don’t want the PH to be too low. Banana peels Tossing banana peels right into your garden will give your plants a nice potassium boost as they break down. This will help to make your plants strong and healthy, allowing them to fight off pests like aphids. Eggshells Dry eggshells out and add them under your mulch and they will slowly break down and give your plants calcium. For even quicker results, you can grind them up and place in a small amount of vinegar overnight to break them down and make the calcium ready to be utilised by your plants. You could even give them a whirl in a food processor to sprinkle the eggshell powder. Coconut milk Make a ‘tea’ containing one tablespoon of dried coconut powder to give gallons of water, then use this mixture once a week or every other week to add electrolytes and bacteria to the soil. Coffee Use coffee grounds to fertilize your soil and provide your plants with antioxidants, potassium, phosphor and nitrogen – but make sure the grounds are dry, as using wet coffee can cause fungus to grow which will harm your plants. Charge your home with the power of the sun Potato water The water you use to boil potatoes can be used to water your plants, as long as you haven’t added any salt – so think twice before tipping it down the drain! T: 966 848 980 Green tea Green tea is especially beneficial for raspberry plants, as they require a great amount of iron which green tea has stacks of. So instead of throwing away the green tea leaves you’ve used to brew your tea, simply give it to your plants. Matches Good, old-fashioned strike matches are a great source of magnesium, so simply place the whole match in the hole with the plant or soak the matches in water to use this as a fertiliser. The magnesium will dissolve into the water and make application easier. www.highsocietywedding.com Tel - 966 78 27 85 With over 30 years experience in the wedding industry, we can organise and create the wedding of your dreams, on Spain's Costa Blanca. We'll give you a unique experience, which we create to each bridal couple's wishes. From a small intimate setting to a grand event. We understand the time it takes to create and plan your perfect day, especially when choosing to marry abroad. Our expertise gives you the assurance that your special day will be everything you wish for.
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