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BEST PLANTS FOR WILDLIFE GARDENS
Fur traders released Arctic foxes across Alaska's Aleutian Islands in the late 1800s to boost the fur trade, but the predators wiped out millions of nesting seabirds before decades-long eradication campaigns beganA century-old decision to introduce Arctic foxes to Alaska's Aleutian Islands for fur farming led to ecological devastation. These predator...- Want more butterflies and bees in your garden? These 7 plants can make it happenTransform your garden into a vibrant wildlife haven with seven key plants that attract pollinators and birds. From nectar-rich lavender and...
- ‘Harmony of the wild’: IAS officer marvels at elephant's chance encounter with deer herd. Just 240 km from Bengaluru, this lush tiger reserve promises an unforgettable wildlife escapeA heartwarming video from Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, shared by IAS officer Supriya Sahu, captured a rare, peaceful encounter between a majest...
- 6 best indoor plants for small apartmentsSmall apartments need smart greenery choices that add freshness without taking up much space. These indoor plants are compact, stylish, and...
- Chile in the 1970s planted millions of Monterey pine and eucalyptus trees for timber, but scientists now say many native forests have been replaced, while streams and wildlife have declinedChile's biodiversity hotspot has witnessed a dramatic native forest decline since 1960, replaced by fast-growing pine plantations. Driven b...
- 5 unusual edible plants you can grow at home for better taste, nutrition and varietyTired of the same old garden greens? Discover five unique edible plants that can transform your backyard into a culinary adventure. From th...
- From Snake plant to Cast iron plant: 7 low-maintenance indoor plants that thrive even if you forget to water themBringing greenery indoors is now stress-free, even for beginners. Discover resilient houseplants like the Snake Plant, Pothos, and ZZ Plant...
- Britain in the 1920s planted millions of Sitka spruce trees for timber, but scientists now say the country's forests support far fewer birds, plants, and insects than native woodlandsBritain's vast Sitka spruce plantations, while economically vital, host a surprisingly limited number of species compared to native trees. ...
- Stop throwing these away: 7 kitchen scraps that can grow into fresh plantsTransform your kitchen waste into fresh produce with simple regrowing techniques. Common scraps like spring onions, lettuce, celery, garlic...
- While trees across Bengaluru fall during heavy monsoon storms, this engineer’s 600-sq-ft rooftop forest of 100+ fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants stands strongBengaluru's monsoon woes are being countered by a remarkable five-storey rooftop forest, cultivated by engineer Venkataraman. This 600-squa...
- 7 pet friendly plants that you can grow in your gardenWhen choosing flowers for pet owners, it’s important to keep their furry companions in mind. Curious by nature, cats and dogs often investi...
- 5 indoor plants that can cool your room naturallyIndoor plants can help make rooms feel cooler and more comfortable by increasing humidity through a natural process called transpiration, w...
- 7 fruits you can grow at home that most people don’t know aboutTransforming small spaces into productive fruit havens is now achievable, even without a sprawling garden. Discover how to cultivate exotic...
- 6 best indoor plants for clean air at homeIndoor plants naturally improve air quality by filtering toxins and increasing oxygen levels. They also enhance home aesthetics, reduce str...
- This man started growing cluster beans after losing faith in market vegetables. Today, he grows 150 varieties at homeVijay Sharma transformed a small home garden into a thriving 1,500-square-foot oasis, proving that fresh produce is accessible to all. His ...
- Small-space gardening: 7 indoor plants that grow beautifully in tiny homesTransforming small apartments into lush green spaces is achievable with the right plant choices. Discover compact, low-maintenance varietie...
- A termite pesticide banned in 1988 is still turning up in wildlife; researchers found toxic brain levels in nearly half the sick skunks they examined near DetroitA banned pesticide, chlordane, used for termite control, is causing severe neurological damage and death in urban skunks, according to new ...
- Not scrolling on your phone, but getting your hands dirty with soil can make you happier, say Harvard and gardening expertsDigging into your garden might be the secret to a happier mind. Experts reveal that beneficial microbes in healthy soil, like Mycobacterium...
- 6 best summer plants for Indian homesSummer gardening in India requires heat-tolerant plants that thrive in sunlight and minimal water. These six plants are for keeping your ho...
- Rare wildlife, dense evergreen forests, rich biodiversity: 5 stunning rainforests in India that every nature-lover must visitCelebrating World Rainforest Day, India boasts incredible biodiversity across its lush rainforests. From Arunachal Pradesh's Namdapha to Ke...
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