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Columbus, OH

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Horoscope of the day, Sunday, June 30th

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4 Shade-Loving Perennials That Need Barely Any Sunlight

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

Suffolk County, NY

Deer Park, NY

Fox News

At least four people were killed and several more hospitalized after a car crashed into a nail salon in Deer Park, Long Island.

Multiple people dead, injured after car crashes into local New York nail salon

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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

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

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Galveston, TX

Angry Ben

Destructive Storms With a History of Widespread Damage Reaches Galveston and Other Gulf Coast Towns. Good morning everyone. Our severe weather late yesterday and last night throughout the Texas Panhandle and the Dallas/Ft Worth area, organized exactly as discussed in yesterday's articles.

Severe Weather Related "Tsunami" Possible Along Texas Gulf Coast

Are you tired of replanting flowers every few years? I know I am! As a gardener who loves seeing my hard work pay off for years, I’ve discovered some incredible plants that can stand the test of time. These enduring beauties not only enhance your garden year after year but also reduce the amount of maintenance and replanting you need to do. Imagine having a garden that matures and flourishes over decades!

12 Plants With Extremely Long Lifespans – They’ll Live For Decades!

Homes & Gardens

Discover flowers to sow this month that can provide up to a year’s worth of color

7 flowers to plant in July – perennials, annuals and biennials to provide year-round blooms

California State

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Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Do you have an area in your garden where the sun just refuses to shine? Rather than leaving it bare, fill this negative space with plants that thrive in partial to full shade. To help you do so quickly, we asked experts to share fast-growing shade plants that can survive—and flourish—in gardens with little to no sun. From eye-catching foliage plants to colorful blooming varieties, these fast growers will give your shade garden a beautiful boost in no time.

13 Fast-Growing Shade Plants That Thrive With Little to No Sun

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

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

Keeping backyard plants hydrated is essential when temperatures soar – here's how to get the best results

How to water plants during a heatwave – expert tips to help your garden beat the heat

Have a shaded area in your garden and want to add more color, dimension, and texture? Grow perennials that thrive in the shade. Many perennials need an abundance of sunlight but there are plenty of plants that prefer partial or full shade. Shade perennials add vibrancy to your yard and many attract pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and birds, too.

The 12 Best Perennials To Grow In Shade, According To Gardening Experts

Gardening Know How

You may love peonies, but do you know when to get busy with the snippers? Find out when to cut back peonies, as our expert advice points you in the right direction

Time For Peony Trimming: When To Cut Back Peonies For Longer Lasting Plants

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Like so many of your gardens, mine is undergoing the greatest test of all – prolonged extreme heat with no rain. And I’m betting you’re like me in not having an irrigation system to rely on. (Never wanted one, though. Still don’t.) I’m in a humid hardiness zone 7.

Extreme heat with no rain? Praise be the plants that survive without watering!

Clark County, WA

Timothy A Gruver

Dentist Ellis B. Jardine of Clark County has been suspended for allegedly practicing outside the scope of his licenses and subpar care, the Washington State Department of Health reported on Friday.

Dentist Suspended for Subpar Care & Unlicensed Practices

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Summer heat wave to impact upstate New Yorkers' energy bills

This summer’s heat wave will leave low-income residents in upstate New York at heightened risk, experts say. Energy assistance directors expect cooling costs to increase by...

Summer heat wave to impact upstate New Yorkers' energy bills

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