Tennessee State

Columbus, OH

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

Real Simple

4 Shade-Loving Perennials That Need Barely Any Sunlight

Dengarden

8 Invasive Plant Species Found in Big Box Stores That No One Should Be Buying

Saint Johns County, FL

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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

Invasive plants ruin the beauty of your yard, make extra work, and cost money to get rid of. Some–like dandelions–appear as volunteers. Others–like buckthorn–are planted by homeowners because of their looks and can take over the yard. A few–like English ivy–are toxic to humans and pets.

10 Worst Invasive Plants In Your Yard – And How To Remove Them

Homes & Gardens

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

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

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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Hydrangeas are well known for their ability to change color, with a variety of hues from pink to blue, depending on the levels of aluminium the plants absorb from the soil

Transform your pink hydrangeas into vibrant blue with simple kitchen scraps

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

Georgia State

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Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

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Their sweetness and fresh scent can be quite irresistible, so if you want to add lavender plants into your landscape, here's how you can do it through container gardening

Planting Lavender in Containers — The Gardening Tricks to Grow This Fragrant Herb in Pots Much Better

This is a great example of how you can replace a lawn of traditional grass with native plants without having your yard look overgrown. A common concern homeowners have about replacing their traditional lawns with native plants is the overall aesthetic. It's a different look, and a lot of people still want an intentional and groomed appearance in their yard. One Redditor shows how it can be done.

Homeowner sparks inspiration after sharing beautiful garden results: 'This is how you replace your lawn'

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

As summer reaches its peak, many gardeners think the planting season is over. However, July is the perfect time to plant certain vegetables that will thrive in the cooler fall weather and provide a bountiful harvest before the first frost. With a little planning, you can extend your growing season and enjoy fresh produce well into the autumn months.

10 Vegetables You Can Harvest And Re-Plant In July For A Fall Harvest

California State

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?

We all know insects are resourceful critters. They fly, crawl, swim, and burrow… but hitchhike? It turns out, our cars are becoming the latest Ubers for invasive ant species, and scientists are sounding the alarm. Stowaways with six legs. Scotty Yang, an acclaimed entomologist from Virginia Tech, has been...

Ants are now using cars to travel and spread to new locations

There’s much to love about hydrangeas, whether it’s their voluminous blooms, vast range of species and colors, or varying heights. This all means the options for incorporating hydrangeas into your yard are nearly endless. But, if having so many options to choose from sounds more intimidating than invigorating, Linda Vater, plant expert for Southern Living® Plant Collection advises looking to your yard for the best fit.

7 Plants You Should Never Plant With Hydrangeas

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!

Colorado State

The Finance and Governance Committee of the Denver City Council voted Tuesday to ask voters whether the U.S. citizenship requirement for police and firefighters should be dropped.

Committee OKs removing citizenship requirement for police, firefighters in Denver

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22 Tennessee state parks provide all-terrain wheelchairs for visitors to use

State parks in Tennessee are now providing all-terrain wheelchairs to make it easier for more visitors to explore the parks. Twenty-two state parks offer the wheelchairs....

22 Tennessee state parks provide all-terrain wheelchairs for visitors to use

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