Do you want to get rid of the pests in your home and you want it fast? You can call a pest control company for professional help right away. You should know that it is more difficult to get rid of pests that have taken over your home than pests […]
Lawn and Garden
Fans rare glimpse inside Ben Shephard’s home with picture of his garden
The TV presenter and quiz show host has created a lush garden oasis within his West London outdoor space WARNING TAKEN FROM INSTAGRAM CAPTION: Ben Shephard gives fans update after undergoing surgery LINK TO PAGE: https://www.instagram.com/p/CRbKhUdBgEd/ Ben Shephard has shared his enchanting London garden as he’s hard at work keeping […]
Nicholson Hardware store Rockford thriving after 76 years in business
ROCKFORD — Neil Reed stopped by Nicholson Hardware Thursday morning to purchase a few items he needed for repairs to his Rockford home. “I come here because they always have everything I need,” Reed, 65, said. “For hardware, plumbing items, nuts and bolts, I come here. You can’t beat this place. […]
Melinda Myers: Help for weather-stressed lawns
The extreme heat and drought of 2021 across much of the country has turned many lawns brown. Damaged lawns may be thin, contain dead patches or are overrun with weeds. Fall is a good time to improve the health and appearance of a weather-worn lawn. Start the process by […]
Armyworm pests devour residents’ lawns, some farm fields
Larry and Kris Swiontoniowski thought their once green lawn in Bolles Harbor had died when it disappeared recently in one day. But after a closer examination, they learned it was an infestation of armyworms that was the culprit. The pests invaded their back yard and devoured most of the grass […]
This Stunning Front Yard Prairie Garden Requires Almost No Maintenance
Horticulturist Kelly Norris has a favorite task in his Des Moines front yard: puttering. By that he means meandering, leaning into a plant for a closer look, wondering which birdsong he’s hearing, and eventually trying to remember where he dropped his trowel. “I’m pretty tightly wound, and the garden helps […]
City warns of fines for not watering
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah —Water to drink? Or water for the lawn? That was the ominous message from Utah leaders earlier this summer as the state battled an extreme drought. It was a plea West Valley City resident Jason McHann took seriously. “We stopped watering the grass,” said McHann. “We […]
How to dispose of toxic household items in Indianapolis such as paint
We all have them: The old can of paint tucked on a shelf in the basement. Or the used batteries piling up in a drawer. Or maybe some pesticides shoved in a corner of the shed in the backyard. These may seem like ordinary household items, but they actually can […]
The Lawn Goodbye: Homeowners cultivate non-traditional yards
When Celeste and Joe Crowley built their home in Durham some 30 years ago, they knew one thing for certain: They did not want a traditional lawn. No shaggy green grass to mow every other week. No late afternoon hose downs during dry stretches. No bald spots, brown patches, grubs […]
Yard and Garden: Late Summer Lawn Care
AMES, Iowa — Many tasks can be done in Iowa during late summer and early fall that help lawns grow well. Most lawns in Iowa are comprised of Kentucky bluegrass and other cool-season grasses. Proper mowing, overseeding, aeration, weed control and fertilization late in the growing season can promote lush, […]
Honoring local Rosie the Riveters
CHEBOYGAN — On Friday, Aug. 20, the Cheboygan and Emmet Counties Chapter of the American Rosie the Riveter Association hosted a dedication ceremony at the rose garden recently planted in front of the Cheboygan County Building. The garden was originally planted May 27 by Cheboygan and Emmet Counties Chapter of […]
How to get your new backyard ready for hosting
Getty Images A new home comes with plenty of new projects indoors, but your outdoor space matters, too. Creating a backyard living space that reflects your personal style is just as important as your interior updates. Here are a few ways you can create a backyard the whole block will […]
Tired of Mowing? Here’s How To Replace Your Grass Lawn
Time to cut the grass. Again! Wreathed in the toxic fumes of a high-polluting mower engine, your head reels. Still, it’s clear enough to form one thought; I’d like to cut the grass right out of my life. The cost of watering is bad enough. Then add the environmental toll […]
How to Patch Holes in Your Lawn
No matter how much TLC you give your lawn, it’s inevitable that unsightly patches and holes will show up on your beautifully manicured yard. But you don’t have to put up with those scraggly areas. Here’s how to say “so long!” to those holes in your lawn: Decide if replanting […]
Seattle’s hotter summers call for landscaping that’s drought-tolerant
Typically, June is still a misty month in Seattle, which helps plants survive the region’s typical dry season from July through September. But those Junes haven’t been happening for the past several years, and this year has shown that our dry season can get very dry. And the trend is […]