Bainbridge, GA

Cordele, GA

A sweet, juicy slice of watermelon is one of the best things about summertime, but way too many times I’ve stared dubiously at the pile of melons at the store, trying to decide which one to choose. Often when I get home and slice it open, the melon is a disappointing light pink and not at all sweet.

The Only Way To Tell When a Watermelon is Ripe, According to a Farmer

House Digest

Crows eat a lot of common pests, so its understandable if you have been trying to attract them to your yard. But there is a potential downside to be aware of.

What To Consider Before Attracting Crows As Pest Control In Your Yard

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Ridley's Wreckage

I live in a cedar shake home, and this year the carpenter bees are beyond being a nuisance. They are causing holes in our siding and soffits, as well as swarming our heads when we go outside to relax on the deck. I realized this year I needed to find a few easy strategies and tactics for keeping these carpenter bees from attacking my home's wooden parts.

How To Keep Carpenter Bees Away From Your Home

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Arizona State

This site is supported by our readers. We may earn a commission, at no cost to you, if you purchase through links. You’ll recognize the bridled titmouse by its short, pointy crest, stubby bill, and proportionally long tail. It’s larger than a Ruby-crowned Kinglet but smaller than a Western Bluebird. This species features a grayish body with distinctive black stripes on its crest, eyes, and cheeks, and some sport a buffy wash on their underparts.

Bridled Titmouse: Detailed Guide on Size, Behavior, Nesting, and Habitat (2024)

Hummingbirds are always a welcome sight in any yard, and if you want to draw them in, then consider planting this native flower in your garden.

The Native Red Flower You Should Be Using To Attract Hummingbirds To Your Yard

When it comes to keeping deer from turning your prized landscaping into a hearty meal, experts have good news and bad news. The bad news: No plant is entirely deer-proof; these animals will settle for anything during harsh winters or droughts, and often may try gnawing on your new bush before they realize they don't like it.

14 Most Deer-Resistant Plants to Grow in Your Garden

If you find you've been playing host to miller moths, you may have also discovered the stains they leave behind. Let's see what they are and how to clean them.

Miller Moths May Be Harmless, But They Could Be Staining Your Home

Whether you have a small yard or even just a petite patio space, it's possible to still grow trees to add depth, color, and interest. Love the look of stately birch and magnolia trees but don't have the space to plant full-size versions? Try a dwarf version instead. You'll get the same aesthetic look you're after but in a smaller, more manageable size. And in some cases, dwarf trees can even be grown in containers, making them a unique choice for your patio or deck. Ahead, we spoke to gardening experts for their recommendations for dwarf trees for small spaces.

9 Dwarf Trees That Are Perfect for Small Gardens or Patios

A small herd could be the solution to invasive plants spreading in Fort Erie, Ont. When an invasive species threatened a recently restored wetland in Fort Erie, Ont., Niagara Parks put a team together to mow them down. Or a herd, rather. To stop the spread of phragmites, an invasive...

Goats are helping Niagara Parks mow down a big problem

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Family Handyman

Keep everyone happy and free from mosquitoes all summer with the help of plants located in areas around the yard and patio. Relaxing outside is one of the many pleasures of the summer season, but we don’t want quality patio or porch time interrupted by flying insects buzzing around or landing in a cool drink. Is there a way for everyone to enjoy the outdoor time without mosquitoes?

14 Plants That Repel Mosquitoes

Transform your outdoor space with tree landscaping lights for a magical nighttime ambiance and added safety against intruders. Improve the aesthetics and health of your garden by planting flower beds around your trees, providing color, texture, and vibrant focal points. Enhance the aesthetic appeal and protect tree roots by using...

5 Around Tree Landscaping Ideas to Try This June

Georgia State

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When it comes to living a longer life in Georgia, location matters. And living in one of Georgia's top counties for longevity can add up to 13 years of extra life expectancy as compared to its bottom-ranked counties.

Huge Life Expectancy Gap Revealed Between Georgia's Urban, Rural Counties

Composting your garden can be a dirty, smelly job. As one gardener discovered, it can also be a painful one if you aren't careful. The gardener — who learned the hard way that all compost is not equal — shared a warning to fellow gardeners in a Reddit post to r/gardening.

Gardener issues warning after being left with painful rash from new bag of soil: 'Always ask yourself why is this so cheap'

Gardening Know How

Ground cover plants are the ideal solution to green up bare patches of soil. These fast-growing varieties will add a professional look to your landscaping design in no time.

8 Fast-Growing Ground Cover Plants – Hide Bare Soil And Curb Weeds

Los Angeles, CA

A Reddit user in the r/NativePlantGardening community is inspiring web surfers to rethink their lawns. The user, located in Los Angeles, recently shared stunning before-and-after photos of their lawn transformation, writing: "Solarized last year and started the actual work on this in Dec 2023. Plant install was mostly in January. Really happy with how much everything has grown in just a few months!"

Homeowner shares before-and-after photos showcasing drastic landscaping transformation: 'Your yard looks like a place I would love to explore'

Colorado State

One Northern Colorado homeowner just shared a jaw-dropping front yard transformation on Reddit that's earning plenty of buzz. The Redditor's post in the r/NoLawns community, titled simply "Vision to reality," showcases a stunning metamorphosis from a drab grass lawn to a vibrant xeriscape alive with native plants. The post features...

Proud homeowner shares before-and-after photos after ditching grass lawn: 'Looks amazing'

Ringtown, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

UNION TOWNSHIP – A valley man was killed Wednesday in a lawn mowing accident, firefighters...
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Lawn mowing accident claims life of Ringtown Valley man

Buford, GA

There's been a whole lotta shakin' goin' on in Northwest Georgia over the past 30 days. And, yes, some of it likely has been in the barn. A total of six earthquakes have been recorded in the northernwestern portion of the state over the past 30 days, according to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS).

New hotel under construction in Bainbridge

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