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Perennial flowers are a fantastic addition to any garden! They come back year after year, providing consistent beauty and structure to your garden beds. One of the best things about perennials is that many of them have long bloom periods, offering vibrant colors from spring through fall. These long-blooming perennials can create a continuously beautiful garden without the need for replanting each season.

17 Perennial Flowers That Bloom From Spring To Fall

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The Department of Energy has an ideal temperature setting for air conditioning it recommends. But few people follow it. Here's what to know.

What's the best temperature to set AC during a heat wave?

While rain is welcome for good grass growth, it can make regular mowing tough. Between morning and evening dew, regular rain showers, and life’s responsibilities outside of lawn care, finding a dry window to mow your lawn can be tricky. Keep an eye on the forecast and make every attempt to mow your lawn when it is dry. Mowing wet grass is not only difficult, but it can also be dangerous. If you must mow, use these tips to ensure your safety and achieve a good result when working with wet grass blades.

Can You Mow Wet Grass? The Answer, Plus 7 Mowing Tips

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Pine cones as decor around the house is pretty common. Whether they're sitting in a bowl, decoration for the holidays, or part of a wreath hanging on your door, we think of them mostly as decoration. You can even buy them online or in stores in various sizes. Obviously, pine...

Three Reasons Why You Should Hang a Pine Cone Outside of Your House

July flowers are ideal for adding color to your garden during warmer months. Popular options for July flowers include zinnias, marigolds, cosmos, sunflowers, nasturtiums, petunias, and black-eyed Susans. These flowers are easy to grow, attract pollinators, and some even help repel pests, making them a valuable addition to any garden.

7 Flowers You Can Still Plant in July

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Disclaimer: This content was written by Devra Lee for general informational and entertainment purposes only. This service is to provide astrological information that has been researched, recorded, and observed by the author.

Horoscope for Friday, July 5th

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It almost seems too simple to be true, but research shows submerging your forearms and biceps in ice cold water can prevent overheating. It's a technique the U.S. Army has embraced at bases across the country. "It's low-tech, it's inexpensive, it's easy to implement," said Lt. Col. Dave DeGroot, who runs the Army Heat Center at Fort Moore. "It's a bucket of water." When immersed for five minutes, an ice bath can lower core body temperature by as much as 1 degree Fahrenheit. Given that normal body temperature ranges between about 97 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit, one degree of internal cooling makes...

A fast, cheap solution to quickly cool down in the scorching heat

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A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

Finding the right plants for sunny, hot spots in your garden can be a challenge, but it’s also an opportunity to grow some truly spectacular species that thrive in these conditions. Heat-loving plants often bring vibrant colors, unique textures, and impressive resilience to the garden. Whether you’re dealing with a sun-drenched patio, a south-facing border, or a scorched lawn, there are plenty of plants that will not only survive but also flourish in the heat.

20 Plants & Flowers That Love Full Sun And Heat

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Follow these simple steps to maintain your lawn during this hotter month to ensure your grass stays looking its best

7 Things to Do for Your Lawn in July to Keep Your Grass Healthy in Hot Weather

Deadheading is one of the simplest and most rewarding gardening practices. By removing spent flowers, you can encourage plants to produce more blooms, prolong the flowering season, and keep your garden looking tidy. It’s such a satisfying task to see new buds forming where old flowers once were! If you’ve ever wondered which flowers benefit the most from deadheading, you’re in the right place.

15 Flowers That You Need To Deadhead For Better Blooms

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Opinion: Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Knowing the best height to cut grass can actually help you grow a healthier lawn. The correct lawn mower height settings to use depends on a few different factors, including the type of grass and season. While it is common to cut cool-season grass, for example, at a consistent 3½ inches year-round, your lawn will thrive with less water and fertilizer if you adjust the mowing height according to conditions. Begin by getting to know your grass; each turf species has an optimal cutting height. Then, consider seasonal factors like heat and drought when adjusting the mower blades. Here’s everything you need to know to figure out the best height to cut grass.

What’s the Best Height to Cut Grass? Here’s How to Set Your Mower Correctly

Hot summer days and drooping plants may have you considering a garden of cacti and tumbleweeds. However, by carefully selecting drought-resistant plants, you may save yourself from desert life. In general, once well-established, perennials have deeper roots than vegetables and annuals, making them more resistant to occasional drought. These relatively...

Drought-tolerant plants for your garden that can beat the summer heat

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How to keep lawn looking healthy and fresh during a heat wave

Does watering grass in the sun burn it? Lawn care experts debunk the myth

Home maintenance tasks can feel like a never-ending list. On top of the daily dishes, the weekly lawn mowing, and the monthly mortgage payments, there is a litany of annual items you need to check off, and that includes cleaning your dryer vent. “Cleaning the dryer vent is an important...

How Often Should You Clean Your Dryer Vent? Experts Weigh In

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Editor’s note: This story has been updated with more information about the law enforcement response and the area where the shooting took place. Yellowstone National Park rangers shot and killed a person early Thursday morning during an exchange of gunfire that also left a ranger injured, the park announced.

Yellowstone National Park shooting leaves one dead, ranger injured

Leaf blowers are the bad boys of the landscape trade. They’re loud (as much as 90 decibels), and the gas-powered ones pollute the air. ABC News reports that leaf blowers are blamed for displacing, injuring or killing birds and other pollinators, and that their powerful (up to 200 mph) blasts of air blow away mulch, cause erosion and disrupt ecosystems.

10 Surprising Uses for a Leaf Blower

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Here's when you can ignore drips beneath your car, and when you should see a mechanic immediately.
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Why Does Water Drip Under a Car on Hot Days?

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People handle situations in different ways. Some zodiac signs are dramatic while others love peace. Someone can decide to never visit a salon again after they have a painful experience. Drama is part of life, but some people love exaggerating things. Their dramatic nature repels other signs who prefer addressing differences diplomatically.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are The Most Dramatic

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Storm Tracker Forecast: DANGEROUS heat persists & elevated fire danger ahead

It's a good idea to throw on light and loose clothing, grab your sunglasses, pack plenty of...

Storm Tracker Forecast: DANGEROUS heat persists & elevated fire danger ahead

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