American white ibis. Evening bat. Nine-banded armadillo. Osceola turkey. These are four examples of the diverse wildlife native to the Tampa Bay-St. Petersburg area. But wildlife in Florida has been fighting a losing battle to human development, and urban growth is pushing out more wild animals. You can help by […]
San Antonio’s long hot summers make it an ideal city for backyard pools – and there are plenty of them. It’s also the ideal place to landscape around your pool to make it a veritable paradise. Backyard oases range from modest above-ground pools to elaborate in-ground havens. Because it’s a […]
The Richmond area is blessed with a climate that promises plenty of warmth, rain, and a long growing season. But the spring showers that bring May flowers also herald the gardener’s annual battle with the bugs. Here are the most destructive, invasive pests in Richmond. White Grubs White grubs are […]
If you’ve done any shopping amid the coronavirus pandemic or you’ve seen any news coverage, you know that many Americans are stockpiling one product in particular — toilet paper. With store shelves empty, interest is surging in toilet paper alternatives. Cities, States Most Interested in TP Alternatives According to Google […]
As the Coronavirus spreads and Americans recoil from physical contact, it is ending a quirky tradition: touching statues for luck. It isn’t known exactly how long the virus will live on surfaces, but it can lurk there, depending on the surface material and other factors. According to the World Health […]
Ahh, ideal weather days. We all yearn for them. Days when it’s just pleasant to step outside, take a walk, putter in the garden, or sip lemonade on the porch. But which cities in the United States have the most of them? Which have the fewest? To find out, LawnStarter.com […]
Landscaping serves different purposes for property owners. Strategically selected features can provide beauty, privacy, and protection. If done right, they can also help you block out noise. While you can’t cut all the noise coming from busy roads or densely populated neighborhoods, landscaping can help. Noise-Blocking Plants Did you know […]
“Don’t let the bedbugs bite” used to be easy advice to follow in the United States. Thanks to the widespread use of the pesticide DDT, bedbugs were virtually nearly wiped out in the U.S. from World War II through the 1990s. But since the bedbug success story began: We banned […]
Oaks are a beloved tree in San Antonio, and for good reason. They come in many varieties, are mostly evergreen, and are very hardy. Unless that is, they’re infected with oak wilt. Like people, trees can also suffer from disease and illness. Oak wilt, hypoxylon cankers, root rot, and bacterial leaf […]
If the words “head lice” make your skin crawl, you’re not alone. While these nasty little suckers evoke fear or disgust, they’ve been with us for millions of years. Scientists believe they hitchhiked on our scalps when humans first left Africa. And they show little sign of disappearing anytime soon. Yes, […]
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