Words to the Wise about Water

Summertime is all about water — we float on it, we kayak through it, and we frolic in its waves….

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The Secret to Fending Off Flower Fatalities

Like turfgrass disease, flower maladies cause the most trouble in yards that are heavily treated with chemicals. But they can…

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The Hidden Healing Power of Lemonade

For generations of Americans, nothing shouts “Summertime!” like a tall, cold glass of lemonade. Medical experts now tell us that…

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Deputize a Pest-Control Posse

If you’re using chemical pesticides in your yard because you’re afraid that insects will destroy your lawn and gardens, I…

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Lush Lawn vs. Lethal Lawn

As an American icon, the lawn ranks right up there with Mom, baseball, and apple pie. It’s the quintessential playground,…

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The Ghastly Dangers of GMOs

Unless you’ve been living “off the grid” for the past 10 years or so, you know that genetically modified organisms…

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Declare Victory over Vampires!

The threat of the Zika virus invading our territory is becoming more and more real for those of us who…

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Snack Healthy, Snack Happy!

We all know (I hope!) that to lose weight, you have to burn more calories than you take in. Recently,…

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3 Surprising Secrets to Successful Food Gardening

Vegetables, fruits, and herbs thrive on the same kind of chemical-free TLC that ornamental plants do. So if you’re setting…

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Groundcovers Are Perfect Problem Solvers!

If you find that your patience for lawn-care chores grows shorter with each passing year, do yourself a favor: Replace…

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