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 […]