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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

Apartment Therapy

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Looking to bring a bit of a tropical vibe to your home this summer? Then add a Costco trip to your to-do list. Select locations of the warehouse store just got a bunch of new tropical plants, and they’re massive. Perfect for adding a lush touch to your patio or a drab living room corner, they cost less than $30, too!

Costco Has Huge Tropical Potted Plants for Just $30 (They’ll Sell Out Fast!)

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

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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Camden, ME

The Mirror US

Amelia and Arthur Bond have paid out $1.7 million in fines and settlements since allegedly poisoning oak trees on their neighbor's property but the chemicals have now leached onto a local beach

Millionaire Maine couple accused of poisoning beach by killing neighbor's trees for a better view

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GreenMatters

While most of us may look at a mountain of freshly delivered mulch or compost and see hours of backbreaking work, one sweet mama-to-be saw a safe place to start her family. A snapping turtle laid her eggs in a family's compost pile, turning their driveway into an incubation area for the growing family.Fortunately for the rest of us, the woman whose house it was documented the entire process, updating her fans on TikTok each step of the way. You can find out what happened to the baby turtles and their mom below. A turtle laid eggs in a family's...

Family Gets a Massive Surprise After a Turtle Lays Eggs in Their Compost

House Digest

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

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10 Smells Squirrels, Chipmunks, and Other Garden Critters Hate

Whether you're working with limited space, have poor soil quality, or simply want to dress up your patio or front porch, container gardens are a great way to elevate your landscape and work around common gardening woes. While many plants can be grown in pots and containers, there are certain species that are best suited to this type of growing environment. From full shade perennials to long lasting annuals, we're highlighting the best patio plants that can thrive in pots and containers.

10 Patio Plants That Thrive in Pots and Containers

If you’ve ever had your garden ravaged by deer and rabbits, you know how frustrating it can be. Fortunately, there are many beautiful perennials that these animals typically avoid, allowing you to enjoy a vibrant garden without constantly battling these hungry visitors. From fragrant herbs to unique flowers, these deer and rabbit-resistant plants can help create a stunning and resilient landscape.

15 Perennials That Deer and Rabbits Avoid

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Should you mow today or wait another day? While there isn’t a formula to calculate a mowing calendar, grass provides plenty of cues that help you know when to mow. Whether you use a push mower, rider, or robotic model, timing your mowing right begins with understanding how your grass grows. These tips will help you decide how often you should mow your lawn to result in healthy, lush grass.

How Often Should You Mow Your Lawn? 8 Tips to Time It Right

The Independent

A well-connected couple in Maine who allegedly poisoned trees that blocked a view of the ocean have drawn the ire of their small community and even sparked an investigation by the state attorney general.Amelia Bond, former CEO of the St. Louis Foundation, which oversees charitable funds with more than $500m in assets, is accused of applying herbicide to oak trees in front of her neighbor’s waterfront property in 2021 without consent.According to legal documents, when the trees and surrounding vegetation began dying in June 2022, Bond offered to help split the cost of removing them from in front of the...

A wealthy couple is accused of killing trees to score the ultimate ocean view. Now they’re paying for it

The US Sun

ONLY those with 20/20 vision can spot the deer hidden in the greenery in under 10 seconds. Think you have what it takes to beat the optical illusion? You may want to think again... Reddit user Eatmypixel posted the picture and challenged others to "find the deer watching you." While...

Everyone can see the trees and shrubs but you have 20/20 vision if you can spot the deer hiding in under 10 seconds

It’s such a joy to step outside and see your garden flourishing with vibrant blooms, knowing that the effort you put in during spring is paying off all season long. Finding the right flowers that can withstand the heat and continue blooming can be challenging, but with the right choices, you can enjoy a stunning garden from June through August.

20 Flowers That Bloom All Summer Long

A-Z-Animals

It’s uncommon to consider birds as pests. Yet, certain bird species infestations can be hazardous to human beings and the destruction they do can be highly expensive.  Bird nests can harm roofs and eaves, and their waste poses a health risk and corrodes metal and pavers. Ticks, fleas, and other parasites that can bite people […]

Discover 7 Smells That Birds Absolutely Hate And Keep Them Away

While their antics are entertaining, squirrels can cause a lot of damage when they start digging up potted plants. Common tree squirrels with their big bushy tails and striped ground squirrels (also known as chipmunks) can uproot a thriving container garden in short order. Guided by their instinct to bury food for later use, squirrels often see a pot as a perfect spot for hiding their bounty. Also, the tender vegetation in the container is a tempting food source. Encourage these active rodents to play in the dirt elsewhere with these simple tactics for protecting your potted plants.

How to Keep Squirrels Out of Potted Plants: 7 Smart Tips

Hummingbirds are useful pollinators and can be delightful backyard visitors. Though there are a number of flowering plants attractive to hummingbirds, many people choose to install hummingbird feeders to attract these diminutive, fast-flying birds. Hummingbirds require a very specific food source, however, the nectar which is liquid sugar is also attractive to insects, especially ants.

7 Clever Ways to Keep Ants Out of Hummingbird Feeders

Real Simple

Because every plant parent deserves a vacation!

The 7 Best House Plants if You're Never Home

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Your garden or planter area is probably a space that you work hard on and take pride in. So when those pesky squirrels come around and eat your plants or make a mess of them, it can be frustrating! There are several methods for keeping squirrels away from your potted plants and today we are going to talk about 5 of them.

Squirrels Eating Your Plants? 5 Easy Tips to Keep Them Away

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Birds found an improbable home next to a Market Basket parking lot. Now they’re gone.

Caelin Graber is now banned from entering the Market Basket grocery store in Milford, so she has to conduct an interview from across the street. “This...

Birds found an improbable home next to a Market Basket parking lot. Now they’re gone.

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