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Machinist Edwin Budding patented a lawnmower in 1830; rotating blades used to finish woolen cloth gave him the mechanism for cutting grass evenlyIn 1830, Edwin Budding revolutionized lawn care by inventing the lawn mower, a clever adaptation of a machine designed for trimming cloth. ...- In the 1930s, just 9 to 20 foreign ant queens apparently stowed away on a ship; their descendants now infest more than 367 million U.S. acresA few fire ant queens arriving in Mobile, Alabama, in the 1930s established a widespread infestation. These invasive insects now infest ove...
- From 2011 to 2013, California researchers thinned crowded forest stands near Pinecrest to help trees withstand drought; mortality fell from 34% to 11%A study near Pinecrest, California, examined forest thinning's impact during a severe drought. Thinning significantly reduced tree mortalit...
- The border-planning trick that keeps pollinators visiting from spring to frostGarden borders can be more than just seasonal displays. By planning carefully, gardeners can create vibrant spaces that support pollinators...
- Tick-safe backyard checklist: 7 Normal things that quietly turn your yard into a tick magnetYour backyard might be a tick haven. Moisture, leaves, and shaded spots create ideal conditions. These small creatures thrive in yard edges...
- What Snake Holes in Your Yard Actually Look Like, And Which Ones to Worry AboutSnakes do not dig their own burrows, instead utilizing tunnels made by other animals. Identifying these "borrowed homes" involves looking f...
- DryLuru: India’s Silicon Valley either looking up at the skies or awaiting tankers for waterIndia’s technology city is either looking up at the skies or awaiting tankers for water. Since Cauvery alone cannot fulfill Bengaluru’s wat...
- Green Shoots: Sustainability now part of corporate agenda for Indian tech companiesFor tech companies in India, sustainability is now part of corporate agenda. So accordingly, apart from their products, the likes of Intel ...
- NDMC staff in Singapore to learn green planningThe officials will be trained in use of equipment and technique and will be acquainted with the best horticultural practices.
- SAP Labs & Wipro turn their campuses closer to natureInstead of hiring a landscape specialist, companies are opting for ornithologist, to improve the ecology of the campus.
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