Fertilizer can give a lawn a boost, but knowing when to fertilize your lawn is vital for your grass to gain the full benefit of those vital nutrients. Feeding your turf at the right times through the seasons can result in fewer lawn weeds, less insect and disease issues, and better tolerance of drought and temperature extremes. This guide will help you build a simple fertilizer calendar that will help you save money and time, while giving you lush, healthy grass.

When to Fertilize Your Lawn Through the Seasons for the Healthiest Grass

ALDI is launching an electric spin scrubber, a tool that’s gone viral time and time again on TikTok for the satisfying clean it provides. ALDI’s Ambiano Cordless Electric Spin Scrubber is budget-friendly and comes with a few extra functions we can’t wait to use—and like so many of ALDI’s releases, it’s sure to go quickly. The Ambiano electric scrubber hits ALDI store shelves on August 7, so if you want one for yourself, head to your nearest ALDI ASAP.

ALDI Is Launching Its Own Electric Scrubber—and It’s Only $20

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Just as transplants from all over the world did, Pamela Anderson decided to move back home during the pandemic—her original home. She left France and sold her house in L.A. to return to Vancouver Island, British Columbia at the start of the pandemic, but perhaps for not the same reason as most.

Pamela Anderson Moved Back to Canada to "Face It and Erase It," Paving the Way for a New Life and Career

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

P.F. Candle Co. teamed up with Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts crew to create the perfect cozy and nostalgic scents to fill your home with this fall. The collection celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Beagle Scouts, a scout group led by Snoopy in both the Peanuts comic strip and cartoon.

This Cozy Peanuts-Themed Candle Collection Is Here Just in Time for Fall

Whether you live in a flood zone or are anticipating severe weather, knowing the protective measures you can take to minimize potential water damage is crucial. Flooding can come from various sources, whether it's heavy rain, water runoff, rising lakes and rivers, tsunamis, or hurricanes. "According to FEMA, a quarter of all flood claims occur outside of high-risk flood zones, indicating that nearly everyone is at risk of flooding," explains Pete Piotrowski, Chief Claim Officer at Hippo home insurance.

How to Prep for a Flood to Minimize Damage to Your Home

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Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

Delicious Crab Cakes!

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Airborne contaminants can be a year-round nuisance for allergy sufferers. Dog and cat hair and the associated dander and dust particles can stack up in the corners of your home and pollute your indoor air quality. Then comes shedding and pollen season, leaving your sinuses no relief in sight. That is, unless you have a quality indoor air purifier to help you tame and prevent sniffles and sneezing.

This 65%-Off Air Purifier Reduces Dust, Litter Box Odors, and Second-Hand Smoke, According to Shoppers

You might think that regularly using your oven’s self-cleaning function is the correct way to keep the appliance in top shape. However, word on the street is that the function might actually be harmful to your oven—meaning you’ll need to replace the appliance sooner than you’d like. While there are plenty of ways to clean an oven, including hacks such as using aluminum foil or a pumice stone to scrub stuck-on grease, the self-cleaning feature seems like a no-brainer. Besides, ovens wouldn’t come equipped with the option if it wasn’t safe to use, right?

Can Avoiding the Self-Cleaning Function Make Your Oven Last Longer? Here's What Experts Say

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

You probably don’t think about your shoelaces until they’re falling apart, but you might want to start thinking about your shoes’ most unassuming feature. Giving your shoelaces a quick refresh once in a while keeps your shoes looking sparkly clean (and your whole outfit on point). Although...

Should You Be Washing Your Shoelaces?

Fine art photographer Gray Malin has become famous for capturing a color-saturated and enviable version of the world—like aerials of beaches that make you wish you were there and playful renditions of pampered pups in ritzy locations; he is arguably his generation’s Slim Aarons (the celebrity photographer whose iconic images captured the midcentury jet set at play).

Take a Peek Inside Photographer Gray Malin's Vacation-Inspired Home

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Often called Loaded Ranch Dip, this easy appetizer is perfect for bringing along to the pool, summer parties, or potlucks. In addition to cream cheese and ranch, each bite is loaded with fire-roasted corn, olives, bell pepper, and lime. If you like a little bit of spice, try adding chopped jalapeno peppers.

This Ranch Poolside Dip Will Be Your Go-To Summer Appetizer

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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(MA) Meet Winks, an adorable and incredibly strong puppy with a heartbreaking origin. Winks was found unmoving on the side of a road with severe injuries. He had several very infected wounds and was barely holding on when his rescuers rushed him to the vet. Once there, x-rays revealed the horrifying truth that Winks had been shot numerous times around his face and neck. These injuries resulted in him having his eye removed. Despite that, Winks has made a miraculous and full recovery. He certainly does not let his handicap slow him down at his new foster home. Winks was truly given a second chance at life, and now all he needs is a family to call his own.

10-Month-Old Dog Who Was Hit In Face Several Times Now Searching For Family

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from interviews the author conducted with those individuals mentioned.]. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the classic TV show Bewitched, which originally aired on ABC from 1964 to 1972. The show remains popular in reruns, and will soon be released in a special Blu-ray edition to mark the anniversary.

Dick York ("Darrin #1") Would Have Stayed on 'Bewitched' Had He'd Been Given More Time To "Rest up"

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Does Pine Needle Mulch Really Make Your Soil More Acidic?

Gardeners have been putting pine needle mulch, also known as pine straw, on acid-loving plants like azaleas, camellias, and blueberries forever in the belief that pine...

Does Pine Needle Mulch Really Make Your Soil More Acidic?

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