In recent months, volcanic eruptions have spewed volcanic fog, a form of hazy air pollution commonly known as “vog,” into […]
Author: John Egan
John Egan is the former editor in chief of LawnStarter.com. Now, he is a freelance writer extraordinaire. He lives in Austin, Texas.
The 15 Metro Areas with the Most Community Pride
When you’re hunting for a place to live, your considerations typically include tangible factors like housing costs, school quality and […]
The Fastest-Growing (and Slowest-Growing) U.S. Metro Areas in the Race for Amazon HQ2
Sometime this year, e-commerce giant Amazon is expected to reveal a decision that will dramatically reshape one Northern American metro […]
America’s top cities for playgrounds
Madison, WI, is a playground for playgrounds. New data from The Trust for Public Land shows Madison — the capital […]
The 5 Cities With the Most Garage Sale Fanatics
Although Oklahoma is far from the top state for the number of garage sales per capita—that honor goes to Oregon—a […]
The 14 Most Miserable Metros for Mowing
Let’s be honest: Most of us can’t stand mowing the lawn. It’s hard, dirty, sweaty, time-sucking work. That’s why millions […]
The 12 Metro Areas Where You’re Most Likely to See Lots of Weeds
American poet Ralph Waldo Emerson, an avid gardener, once described a weed as “a plant whose virtues have not yet […]
The 5 Places Where People Are Most in Love With Landscaping
The mountain town of Bend, OR, is known for its love of craft beer, mountain biking and dogs. Now, you […]
Does Your Favorite NFL Team Play on Artificial Turf or Natural Grass?
Editor’s note: See more-current story: “Artificial turf making a comeback at NFL stadiums, MLB ballparks.” During the 2015 season, a […]
Naked Truth: The 10 U.S. Areas That Are the Most Curious About World Naked Gardening Day
Editor’s note: See updated story on World Naked Gardening Day. When you think of Eugene, OR, what comes to mind? The […]