Bright red toadstools, funky jelly fungus, and rounded puffball mushrooms in lawn grass may look alarming. However, lawn mushrooms can be a sign that you have healthy soil. Mushrooms can help lawns grow better by breaking down organic matter and making soil nutrients more available to plant roots. Before we...

Are There Mushrooms in Your Lawn? They're Actually a Good Sign, a Gardening Pro Says

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Neither Simone Biles nor Jordan Chiles won gold in the floor event at the Summer Olympics in Paris on Monday. Instead, that honor went to Brazil's Rebeca Andrade.  But Biles, who won silver, and Chiles, who won bronze, were still in a pretty good mood following the event. They combined ...

NFL Star Rips Simone Biles For 'Disgusting' Photo At Olympics

Whether you are renovating a weedy lawn or overseeding existing turf, timing is critical to establishing a healthy, robust lawn. Proper timing ensures good seed germination and allows grass seedlings time to establish a healthy root system before the environmental stresses of summer or winter arrive. In turn, a healthy grass stand is better able to compete against weeds and requires less maintenance. We visited with a lawn expert to learn more about the ideal time to reseed lawns, factors to consider, and techniques for achieving a lush and healthy lawn.

The Ideal Time To Reseed Your Lawn, According To An Expert

Homeowners may have various opinions on what the "best yard" looks like, but there’s often one common goal: a lush, green lawn. It’s no secret that water is essential if you want to attain grade-A grass, but there’s more to it than turning on the sprinkler. When you water your lawn is an important factor in its overall health and appearance. Ahead, we talked to two lawn care experts to find out when the best time to water grass is and some other tips to help you land the title of best lawn on the block.

This Is the Best Time to Water Grass, According to Lawn Experts

Late summer and early fall are the prime times to plant grass seed. The lawn may be a little worn from summer fun or heat, moisture, pest, or disease issues that take their toll. You may be ready to reimagine the turf, reshaping and refreshing existing zones. Whether filling in...

When and How to Plant Grass Seed

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With many regions experiencing heat waves, August in the garden is a time for trimming crispy stems, plucking spent annuals, and deadheading perennials to encourage a late-season flush of flowers. Many plants are still in full swing or at least gearing up for their late summer and early fall burst of energy.

17 Perennials to Plant in August

Apples are a delicious fruit that grows in abundance from late summer through fall. And while picking your own apples from the orchard is a fun seasonal activity, have you ever considered making your own tiny orchard in your backyard? After finishing an apple, harvest the seeds and plant them in small containers. Soon, the seeds will germinate, and you'll be well on your way to growing an apple tree.

How to Plant Apple Seeds So They Grow Into Fruit-Bearing Trees

Gardening Know How

A lawn in summer heat is usually a brown lawn, but that doesn’t mean it has to be unhealthy or that it can’t rebound. Read on for tips.

Heat-Stressed Lawn Care: 5 Tips To Ensure Your Grass Survives The Summer

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Terrance Howard's parents claim in viral videos that a North Carolina hospital let their 19-year-old son die after a car accident so it could harvest his organs.
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‘They Let My Son Die’: NC Hospital Wanted To Harvest Organs Of College Football Player, Parents Accuse

House Digest

If you want to attract hummingbirds to your yard, plant these perennials. Learn which perennial flowers attract hummingbirds and where to plant them.

11 Perennial Plants That Will Fill Your Yard With Hummingbirds

Cute but a gardening hazard, these furry rodents can ruin your favorite plants in no time. So, here’s How to Keep Squirrels Out of Potted Plants!. Squirrels and chipmunks won’t just irritate you by knocking over plants and pots; these adorable mini monsters cause immense damage by digging up bulbs and burying nuts and seeds in pots. But we have just the right tricks to help you keep squirrels out of potted plants without harming them!

How to Keep Squirrels Out of Potted Plants

No one wants ticks in their yard. But when it comes to fending them off, plants are a great alternative to insecticides or harsh chemicals. Besides, ticks are so hardy that if an insecticide kills them, the chemical is likely to also kill the beneficial bugs you want in your vegetable garden.

9 Plants That Naturally Repel Ticks From Your Yard—and Look Great, Too

Anyone cleaning out overgrown areas or even just weeding should beware. Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) may be growing among the plants you are handling. It pays to be able to identify this plant, avoid it and know what steps to take to get rid of it. Poison ivy is a...

What to know about poison ivy before clearing your landscape: Dan Gill explains

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Donald Trump addressed a panel at the National Association of Black Journalists Wednesday where he was asked to explain his earlier words about “Black jobs.” His answer didn’t clear anything up. Trump was initially asked by Fox News’s Harris Faulkner, who sat on the panel along with Rachel Scott of ABC News and Kadia Goba of Semafor, what his message was at the event. He began by talking about the so-called crisis at the U.S. southern border.“A lot of the journalists in this room I know and I have great respect for, a lot of the journalists in this room...

Trump Goes on Truly Deranged Rant About “Black Jobs” as Crowd Boos Him

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Law & Crime

A man who vowed to light VP Kamala Harris on fire and "personally pluck out her eyes" reacted with surprise when investigators showed up at his door, a complaint alleges.
The post ‘I will personally pluck out her eyes’: Man who threatened to light Kamala Harris on fire is baffled feds were at his door ‘over a comment,’ complaint alleges first appeared on Law & Crime.

'I will personally pluck out her eyes': Man who threatened to light Kamala Harris on fire is baffled feds were at his door 'over a comment,' complaint alleges

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He was born on April 2, 1949, in New Haven, Connecticut, and died of a heart attack at only 63 on August 14, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens. His birth name was Ronald Gabriel Paolillo, but his stage name was Ron Palillo who was best known as Arnold Dingfelder Horshack on TV's hit 1970s sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter.

The Tragic Death of 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Actor Ron Palillo: A Look Back

Woman and Home

What is the easiest way to cut long grass? It's not as straightforward as simply mowing

How to cut long grass – expert tips to tackle an overgrown lawn with the correct care

I don’t know about you, but I love a good tropical vacation. Having grown up in Zone 11, creating my own tropical paradise in the backyard was a cinch. Here in Zone 9, however, things are a little more complicated, and our winters aren’t all that cold. But it does freeze here, and many plants only last one season in the ground.

27 Tropical Plants That Thrive Indoors

As summer begins to wind down, it’s the perfect time to focus on planting flowers that will continue to attract hummingbirds. These tiny, vibrant birds are drawn to bright, nectar-rich blooms, and keeping your garden filled with such flowers will ensure their continued visits. Planting late summer flowers not only enhances the beauty of your garden but also supports these important pollinators during their migratory periods. Here, we’ll explore 30 fantastic flowers that attract hummingbirds and provide tips on growing each one.

30 Late Summer Flowers That Attract Hummingbirds

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14 Grass Alternatives That Thrive in Shady Yards

While lush green grass is popular, it can be difficult to maintain—especially if your yard doesn't get a lot of sun. If you're tired of looking...

14 Grass Alternatives That Thrive in Shady Yards

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