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Protect your yard from these dangerous pests by choosing plants that naturally deter them

Best tick repellent plants – 5 plants that can steer these pests away from your yard

The best fertilizer for tomato plants is not what you would think. If you’ve ever gone down the aisle at a garden center, there are a lot of formulations of fertilizers specifically for tomatoes. However, there are only rare instances when the premade fertilizer mixes are the right thing to add to the soil.

The Best Fertilizer for Tomato Plants

Real Simple

They're cute—but they can do some serious damage to your flowers.

3 Expert Methods for Keeping Rabbits from Eating All of Your Garden Plants

Turns out, plants don't need anything fancy.

Is Tap Water Bad for Houseplants? A Horticulturist Weighs In

Livingetc

Expert advice on strategies for soil health and prolific planting, from how to apply fertilizer to the best ways to grow crops together

5 Things Expert Vegetable Growers Know to Do to Keep Your Soil Rich and Garden Crops Abundant

Dealing with crabgrass in your lawn? This pesky weed can quickly take over and ruin the look of your yard, especially during the spring and summer. But don't worry—with a bit of know-how and persistence, you can effectively control and prevent crabgrass to keep your lawn looking lush and healthy all year round. We've got all the details you need to know right here, including tips from gardening experts on how to identify, remove, and prevent crabgrass.

How to Get Rid of Crabgrass in Your Lawn

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We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often should you wash your hair and more. There...

How to get rid of flies, mosquitoes, gnats and other household insects

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Heath goannas, Australia’s giant scavenging lizards, might be the unlikely heroes sheep farmers have been waiting for. A new study led by the University of Cambridge shows these impressive reptiles could save the Australian sheep farming industry millions of dollars annually by naturally controlling blowfly populations. The research, published...

Giant Lizards Could Save Australian Sheep Farms Millions, Study Reveals

At the end of every day, workers in stores and restaurants nationwide throw away tons upon tons of perfectly safe, edible, delicious food. Many of them would rather donate that food to those in need, but they're forced to follow company policies that dictate they throw out and sometimes even intentionally ruin the food.

Teenage employee fired from grocery store for eating food that was going to be thrown out: 'Is no one else angered by this?'

White County, GA

Now Habersham

A person was seriously injured Friday afternoon after being entrapped in farm equipment. The incident happened in White County in the area of Highway 254 between Asa Dorsey and Holiness Campground roads.

Trapped Patient Airlifted After Farm Equipment Rescue

Growing plants in water, also known as hydroponic gardening, is an exciting and space-saving way to bring greenery into your home. This method can be incredibly rewarding and surprisingly easy. Some plants thrive in water for years, requiring minimal maintenance while adding beauty and freshness to your living space. In...

10 Plants You Can Grow In Just Water For Years

It never fails—just as the long days of summer sun arrive, so do the bugs. Annoying flying insects like mosquitoes, gnats, horseflies, fruit flies, or house flies can easily spoil a nice day in the garden or on the patio. There are a lot of products for discouraging flies, but what about more natural ways?

7 Plants That Repel Flies From Your Garden

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People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

Reading, PA

Mahanoy City, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

MAHANOY CITY – Two members of a motorcycle club were convicted on federal charges, accused...
The post Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say

The summer months are full of sunshine, heat, and, unfortunately, pests. Ants in particular are marching across our picnic tables and into our homes more frequently during the warmer season. Many gardeners and homeowners prefer not to use poisons to get rid of ants, which has people considering more natural...

Can Coffee Grounds Repel Ants? Here's What the Experts Say

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Utilize Banana Peels Efficiently by Placing Them in a Bottle for Surprising Results. Banana peels are often overlooked and discarded, but they have more uses than most people realize. By placing them in a bottle, you can create a natural and effective fertilizer for your plants. The decomposition process within the bottle breaks down the peel and releases nutrients that are beneficial for plant growth. This sustainable method not only helps reduce waste but also enriches the soil with essential minerals, promoting healthier and more vibrant plant life. Additionally, this simple yet creative approach can be a fun and educational project for individuals of all ages. Children can learn about composting and sustainability by observing the decomposition of the banana peels over time.

Banana Peels: Surprising Benefits for Plants

Pennsylvania State

Morrisville, PA

Fox Business

FOX Business' Jeff Flock took "Mornings with Maria" viewers through a Pennsylvania facility which has recovered millions in tossed away coins over several years.

Pennsylvania waste management facility collects millions of dollars worth of tossed out coins

We’ve got everything you need to know to Prune Cucumber Plants to Get More Juicy Cucumbers! What are you waiting for? Read on!. After all that hard work, a bad harvest can spoil your mood. Not anymore, though; with these tips and tricks on pruning cucumbers for a juicy harvest, you’ll have plenty of these veggies, and that too, really good ones!

Prune Cucumber Plants This Way for Bumper Harvest and Juicy Fruits

It’s easy to list the wonderful attributes of herbs—their uses in the kitchen, their lovely fragrances, and their sheer beauty. But herbs are also invaluable in the garden for another reason; they can be a very effective way to repel garden pests when grown as companions to other plants. To learn more, we talked to experts about pest-repelling herbs that deserve a place in your garden.

10 Pest-Repelling Herbs That Make Great Companion Plants

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University uses new fertilizer Dyno Dirt made with human fecal matter in Community Garden for edible crops

A large quantity of Dyno Dirt compost, a type of fertilizer made with human waste, was gifted to the university during the spring. The university has...

University uses new fertilizer Dyno Dirt made with human fecal matter in Community Garden for edible crops

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