Third World War May be fought on the issue of water: Need to save every drop of water

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Water is the sign of beginning of life.  According to most of the evolution theories it is believed that life on earth started with water. Our own planet Earth area is covered with 71% of water.

But are you aware of the fact that 97% of the earth’s water is found in the oceans (too salty for drinking and growing crops). That means we cannot use the 97% of water. Only 3% of the earth’s water is fresh water. Out of 3% of fresh water 2.5% is again locked up as glaciers, polar ice caps, atmosphere, and soil.

That means we have only 0.5% of the earth’s water available as fresh water

What happens if water is completely finished? Can you imagine a day without water?

Water is very important to everyone’s life. A human can survive hardly just for one week without water. Water provides all the important nutrients required in the body. Every human needs water for drinking, cooking food, to maintain personal hygiene and keep homes and surroundings clean.  Water is also used in agricultural and industrial process.

Water is required by all the terrestrial life form to drink. It is also required for the marine and aquatic creatures to live because water is their living habitat. All plants vegetation also exists because of water. If there is no water then everyone is going to be perished because it is very precious natural resource. We should use water very carefully. Especially during the summer season, lot of water problems is faced across the country.

Today, water has become one of the major issues of the society. It was estimated that water in many countries will be finished by 2022. Water is the major issue of the populated countries like India and china.  As the population increases more amount of water is required. But the water being a natural resource is limited and water scarcity has increased because of uncontrollable overpopulation.  If the population is continued to grow and the water is still limited the world will fight for the sake of water. The cause for world war 3 is definitely because of water.

So in order to live without the scarcity of water there is a need to save every drop of water. Here are few tips to save water:

*Turn off the water while brushing teeth, shaving and take speedy showers.

*Re-use the bath water for watering plants using sprinklers

*Use bucket of water to wash utensils instead of running tap because lot of water is being wasted.

* One can preserve rain water and is used for bathing, watering plants, laundry, toilets, washing different items. Hence the clean water can be used for drinking and cooking.

*Avoid watering plants in the noon time as the water gets evaporated.  Water plants early in the morning and evening time when required.

*As responsible citizens promote playing dry holi to avoid massive wastage of water during festival.

* Water management and awareness programs must be initiated by the government in order to educate people about the importance of saving water.

Water is the precious gift of god on earth. So we need to strive hard and save every drop of water.



Secrets of Creating an Amazing Urban Garden

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The urban Indian population is growing day by day and with it the green corners and the natural landscapes are diminishing at a much faster pace. Creating a small urban garden on the terrace or an organic kitchen garden, can help you create your own small place of leisure, rejuvenation and freshness. Here are some secrets of creating an amazing urban garden on your own:

  1. 1. For the first time gardeners

The right type of soil, nutrients, weather conditions and accurate sunlight – all matters for a plant to nurture beautifully. If you are considering creating a vegetable garden, you can start with the easier ones like tomatoes and chillies. First time gardeners should considerably begin with seedlings instead of seeds. Your plant will also regularly require – up-keeping, pruning, de- bugging and harvesting. One must remember, that a plant takes its own time to grow and reproduce and the key to a beautiful garden is just, ‘patience’.

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  1. Kitchen garden on a terrace

Why go to the vegetable vendor, when you can pick fresh veggies from your very own vegetable garden! From brinjal to tomatoes, chillies, coriander, lime, cabbage and everything else – you can easily grow all of them on a terrace. You can also grow radish, potatoes, carrots and other root veggies, but they are going to require more space than the former.

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  1. Food for your plants

Adequate water and nutrient supply is a must requirement for your plant. For all the essential nutrients, preparing your own organic compost using vegetable leftovers may be the best for your plants, unless specifically required. The garden should be open to at least 6 hours of fixed sunlight and the plants should be watered twice a day in summers and once in winters. To save water, rain water harvesting should be encouraged during the monsoons. Adding water features in your garden also helps your garden look more sophisticated and cooler.

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  1. Recycle waste or unused materials

Be creative and turn old paint tins or tires into a plant pot! This not only gives a rustic look to your garden, but also helps reduce junk in the environment.

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If you do not have a terrace, it’s a feasible idea to use hanging pots in the balcony/wall instead. You can create hanging pots using paint tins and old cycle chains. Many orchids and leafy plants can grow superbly well in these pots.

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How do I make my old wooden deck looking new

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Anyone would love to have a gardening deck made of wood but caring for them is as difficult as owning one. Tattered decks certainly don’t look good. One of the common reasons decks downgrade over time is negligence. However, when treated with proper maintenance, wooden decks may last twice as long.

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