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 […]
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 […]
Garden-Friendly Insects in Denver
If you’re a gardening enthusiast in Denver, the presence of bugs may raise an eyebrow. But experienced gardeners know that […]
Don’t Let the Bedbugs Bite in Fort Worth
The old saying “sleep tight and don’t let the bedbugs bite” goes back to the 1700s. Today it elicits a […]
How to Roach-Proof Your Home in Jacksonville
Few creatures are more repugnant than cockroaches. They are the very symbol of nastiness for most people. The subtropical climate […]