5 Handy Gardening Tools For Garden Lovers

There are many people who wish they had their own garden to play around and plant things. Not everybody gets that lucky. Those of you who are lucky enough to own your very own garden know that it’s not all fun. You need to put some real effort forward. Keeping a garden clean and thriving is not as easy as it looks. But having the right tools can always help you get the job more conveniently.

There are plenty of gardening tools around. Too many to list here. But if you are not looking to spend too much money and are looking for some basic tools to get going with your garden, these 5 tools are worth a look:

WROX Blower, String Trimmer & Hedge Trimmer Combo: this is cheating as we are talking about 3 tools fit into one package. Nevertheless, you are going to need these tools to keep your garden clean and looking good.

EasyBloom Plant Sensor: a great gardening tool that lets you find out more about your ailing plants. It also helps you find the right areas to plant things in your garden. A wonderful tool.

Contech Electronics CRO101 Scarecrow Motion-Activated Sprinkler: it is a handy tool that keeps the animals away from your yard without actually harming them. (more…)

5 Exciting Green Gifts for Every Occasion

Green products can make great gifts too. Whether you are looking to buy mom something impressive or looking for that killer Christmas present, you should never discount green products. Besides, by giving eco-friendly products as gifts, you can help save the environment and get others on board with it as well.

If you are looking to give someone a memorable gift that is eco-friendly as well, here are 5 gadgets that should give you ideas:

AeroGarden 900500-2200 Pro 200: a great tool to start an organic garden with at home no matter the season you are in. Quite innovative tool and provides some real value to whomever you gift it to.

Samsung UN46C7000 46-Inch 3D LED HDTV: a super HDTV that exceeds energy star standards and gives a whole new meaning to watching TV at home.

Apple iPad: may not be the most eco-friendly product on this list, but it can be used as a document reader, reducing the need to use real paper in a lot of cases. Its battery lasts quite a while too. (more…)

4 Fun Eco-Friendly Watches Worth Owning

With all the mobile phones and handheld devices that we have around today, it’s no wonder less people are actually investing in watches. Watches can be especially frustrating if they require you to change your battery too frequently. Besides, you don’t want to invest in a watch that is not reliable. While watches may not be as necessary as they used to be a decade ago, they still have some value, especially for those who have to be on time with their work. If you are looking to invest in a watch, there is no reason not to go with an eco-friendly watch. After all, as long as your watch can perform as you expect it to, that should not matter.

With that in mind, here are 4 eco-friendly watches that stand out:

Citizen Men’s Eco-Drive Nighthawk Stainless Steel Watch: a super Eco watch that charges in natural sunlight or indoor light. Its stylish and can hold charge for 180 days. It doesn’t take too much time to recharge either.

Casio Men’s Solar Atomic Resin Strap Watch: a very handy solar atomic digital watch that takes advantage of the power of the sun to charge and is water resistant as well. (more…)

5 Cool Eco-Friendly Trimmers For Your Garden

I remember when I bought my first house.  I was trying to save money and didn’t want to spend too much money on gadgets for my garden. But I should have bought a trimmer regardless. If you have any kind of garden, it’s much easier to put finishing touches on it with a trimmer. You can always improvise, but why would you want to do that when you can save time getting it done with a trimmer.

There are many trimmers out there, but you do want to make sure you get one that is as environment friendly as possible. If you care about the planet, you want to make sure you adopt eco-friendly products in all aspects of your everyday life, including gardening. Eco-friendly trimmers not only save you money but they also have the least effect on the environment as well.

If you are looking for a green trimmer, here are 5 Eco-trimmers you should consider:

Black & Decker CCC3000 Electric Lawncare Center: more than just a trimmer, it comes with 3 tools in one. You get a string trimmer, hedge trimmer, and sweeper. It’s a great set of tools to help you trim your gadget.

LEHR ST025DS Propane Eco Trimmer: an EPA Clean Air Excellence Award Winner, LEHR trimmer is going to help you put the finishing touches on your grass in the most eco-friendly fashion as possible.

WORX GT WG151.5 Trimmer/Edger: another energy star trimmer that helps you take care of your lawn and handle those rough edges without too much trouble. Powered by battery, this trimmer is highly flexible and an excellent tool for those tricky areas.

Black & Decker NST2036 Electric Trimmer: an eco-friendly trimmer that is designed for heavy-duty weed clearing and cutting. It’s an electric trimmer so you don’t have to mess with gas either.

Toro 51467 8-Inch 12-Volt Cordless Electric Trimmer: a lightweight, effective electric trimmer for your garden that does not require you to mess with gas and is very flexible for you to take around your garden. As close to “set it and forget it” as you can get.

There you have it. 5 trimmers/edgers that help you take care of your lawn and garden without putting too much effort. And they are eco-friendly and affordable as well — a win win situation.

10 Essential Accessories For AeroGarden VeggiePro

VeggiePro is one cool gadget for those who want to do their gardening at home, especially during winter. The device is designed to help you grow your own garden in a faster, more effective fashion. It’s pretty affordable too, so you can start making your own vegetables at home without having to break the bank. Just like any other device, you are going to need a few accessories and add-ons to get the most out of your VeggiePro. The included seeds certainly help you get started, but there is more to VeggiePro than just the tomato seeds that you get with it.

With that in mind, here are 10 Veggiepro accessories that you should check out:

Grow Bulbs for VeggiePro: it’s a must have for anyone who owns a VeggiePro garden. Your lights are not going to last forever, and these could go out of stock quick. Thankfully they are cheap.

Custom Herb Seed Kits: if you are just getting started with your VeggiePro and want to try new things, Aerogarden Herb Seed Kits are very helpful. Includes Sage, Dill, Basil, and many more seeds.

Garden Starter Tray: lets you start up to 66 seedlings indoors without having to deal with dirt. Another accessory that lets you get more out of your Aerogarden.

Master Gardener Refill Pack: includes 21 grow plugs and labels that let you start your seeds Fast. Comes pretty handy if you are planning to do some serious gardening with your Aerogarden. (more…)

10 Energy Efficient Netbooks with Long Battery Life

Netbooks are super portable mini notebooks that are designed for those who live a mobile life and are constantly on the go. These devices weigh around 3 lbs, are very compact, and they enable you to take them with you on the go at all times. You can do a lot of things on an iPhone, but your iPhone can’t replace a laptop when you need to work on your presentation or do business related chores on the go. Netbooks are just more convenient.

Not all netbooks are created the same. Some are very shiny but come with a poor battery life. While there are others that have a modest set of features but come with a longer battery life. But here are 10 powerful netbooks with best battery life:

MSI U160-007US Netbook: a powerful netbook that gives you power and performance on the road. Features N450 processor, Windows 7, and 15 hours of battery life.

MSI Wind U110-031US Netbook: perhaps the most energy efficient netbook on the market today. The battery lasts you for up to 15 hours, which is by far the best in this market. It doesn’t hurt that it costs less than $400 and comes with wireless N capability and an overall superb design.

ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005PE-PU17: takes advantage of N450 CPU to provide more speed and energy efficiency for the go. It can get you up to 14 hours of battery life per charge.

Nokia – Booklet 3G Netbook: one of the best netbooks all around. It can go for 12 hours. Comes with HDMI and GPS support and is super slim too. Takes advantage of Windows 7.

Toshiba Mini NB305-N310 Netbook: has been improved dramatically over its predecessor and can give you up to 11 hours of battery life per charge. Overall, the most balanced netbook on the market. Well designed, energy efficient, and very easy to carry around. The price is not too high either.

ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1001P-PU17 Netbook: another powerful ASUS netbook that can give you up to 11 hours of battery life. It’s very light and more affordable than some other netbooks on the market.

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Save Energy with A/v Powersaver 6OUT Surge Protector

So you want to save energy at home and protect your electronics from surges and other accidents at the same time? A/v Powersaver 6OUT Green Energy-saving Surge Protector is a cool accessory that gives you the best of both worlds. While this surge protector is designed to handle surges at home and protect your investment, it can also release your devices and keep them from spending more energy than they need to operate.

There are many of us who believe that if we put our devices in stand-by mode, we can save energy and money on our electricity bills. But some of those electronics are going to still consume some energy even in that mode. That’s why it’s called the “vampire” mode. This surge protector makes sure that those devices are turned of. (more…)

Top 5 Best Eco-Friendly iPhone Accessories

The iPhone has managed to revolutionize multiple industries in a very short period of time. The device has already been adopted by a whole lot of people, and it is only going to get better from hear. Apple has done a decent job making the iPhone as eco friendly as possible. But the device is not perfect. If you are 100% committed to going green in your daily life, you want to make sure you don’t pick up iPhone add-ons and accessories that are not eco-friendly. There aren’t too many eco-friendly iPhone accessories on the market, but there are enough.

Whether you are looking for an eco-friendly case for your iPhone or just want to keep your iPhone charged on the go, there is something available for you on the market. In fact, here are 5 items that you may want to look at:

Biodegradable 3G/3GS iPhone Case: a very decent case for your iPhone that keeps it safe and doesn’t introduce any hurtful material to the environment. It’s made out of biodegradable transparent material and looks decent. It’s a win win.

Surge Hybrid Solar Charger for iPhone: it’s one of the few solar chargers for iPhone that does what it promises to do. It’s light-weight and great for outdoors.

Marware Eco Runner Case for iPhone: an eco-friendly arm-band for iPhone. It lets you take your device outdoors without having to worry about dropping it.

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4 Energy Saving Bathroom Fans For a Greener House

Everytime you feel you have done enough to go green at home and save yourself some money in the process, you realize areas that you can improve upon to reduce your energy bill further without changing your lifestyle. Take your bathroom for instance. Did you know that your bathroom fan may be adding a few extra dollars to your energy bill without you even realizing it. Getting an energy star bathroom fan would certainly help in that regard, and you won’t have to change your lifestyle to use those fans.

Energy star bathroom fans let you take care of your bathroom without having to worry about your energy bill. If you haven’t already used one of these in your bathroom, here are 4 energy star bathroom fans you should try:

Hunter 83001 Riazzi Bathroom Fan with Light and Nightlight: it’s not only an stylish light for your bathroom, but it is equipped with an energy star fan as well (110 CFM).

Air King AKF80LS Energy Star Deluxe Quiet Series Bath Fan: if you happen to be on the lookout for a quite bath fan and don’t want to spend too much energy in the process, this bath fan is the way to go (80 CFM). (more…)

Sony Introduces New Eco Friendly Reader

Amazon and Barnes & Nobles may have gotten all the buzz around their devices in the past few months. But Sony has been building up its e-book reader line-up nicely. The company now has introduced three new e-book readers to compete with other companies in this field. Sony PRS 900 BC is the latest creation of Sony that is not only touch friendly but also efficient in power management. (more…)

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