San Antonio’s long hot summers make it an ideal city for backyard pools – and there are plenty of them. […]
Author: Lynn Walker
Lynn Walker has been writing for radio, TV and newspapers for more than 50 years, and has expertise in news, features, humor, history, weather, genealogy, science, archaeology and government.
The Most-Destructive Invasive Pests in Richmond
The Richmond area is blessed with a climate that promises plenty of warmth, rain, and a long growing season. But […]
Bugs You Shouldn’t Kill in Richmond
At first glance, bugs might not seem like something you would want in your yard or garden, but you should […]
Bedbugs, Cockroaches: Expert Advice on Pest-Proofing Your Richmond Home
Richmond’s amenable climate allows wildlife to make themselves at home in your yard. Most of us love seeing the occasional […]
Best Shade Trees to Plant in Phoenix
Phoenix might not be the first city that comes to mind when people think of trees. But a respectable number […]
Energy-Efficient Landscaping in Virginia Beach
Whether your goal is to reduce your electric bill or to protect the planet, creating an energy-efficient landscape can help. […]
Know Your Virginia Beach Beneficial Bugs
For decades gardeners have cast disapproving eyes on most creatures that crept, crawled, or buzzed in the backyard. That’s changing […]
How to Save Your Orlando Palm Trees From Lethal Bronzing
The very symbol of Florida – the palm tree – is under vicious attack by a disease that threatens to […]
Safe and Effective Ways to Get Rid of Head Lice
Few things are more repugnant than lice. Being infested with the tiny, blood-sucking insects is so disgusting that the term […]
How to Stop the Bed Bugs From Biting in Denver
There was a time when bed bugs were almost eliminated in this country. By the end of World War II, […]