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The use of natural fibers in textiles has been around for centuries. In this age of reduce, reuse and recycle the need for looking at existing resources is here.

Using these five soil recipes, potting mediums can be easily mixed at home for both container gardens and houseplants.

It is not necessary to have a complete set of tools for bonsai from the outset.

Banish muddy footprints and welcome visitors to your abode (and amuse them, too) with stylish and funny doormats.

Many garden favorites such as strawberries, blueberries, peppers and tomatoes can be grown in containers. Design a container garden around what you enjoy eating.

Nationwide, main stream grocery chains stock green cleaners. Biodegradable accessories, such as, natural fiber sponges and cloths are available also for the green home.

Green gardens make use of native plants, eco-friendly pots and potting soil, rain barrels, and more.

Find out about the common types of seed-starting equipment.

Soil is made from minerals, water, air and organic matter. The key to great garden soil is increasing the organic matter and the biological activity in the soil.

Sri Lanka's traditional crafts reflect the island's rich heritage and delight visitors in search of quality items at affordable prices.

How to build a worm compost bin. Red wiggler worms eat their body weight or more each day, and create rich worm castings for the garden.

Chumbe Island, Zanzibar, preserves one of the Indian Ocean's most spectacular shallow coral reefs, with 370 species of fish and corals found nowhere else in the world.

A composting marine toilet is odor free, simple to use and maintain. It uses no water or chemicals and costs less than the holding tank and flush toilet combination.

When shopping for soft floor coverings, it is handy to know a bit about rugs and carpets: the different types, how they are made and what materials are used to make them.

Regular potting soil will do for raised beds, but the best raised bed soil will be high in organic matter and have high water-holding capacity.

Sri Lanka's south coast prides itself on some of the most beautiful sandy beaches and luxurious resorts. It also a good destination for the surfer and backpacker.

Think you don't have room for a garden? Try these ideas.

A hanging basket or pot of flowers is the perfect decoration for your porch or deck. Use this guide to grow your best looking hanging containers ever.