Gardening in extreme heat

The recent heat wave that swept across much of the country is a good reminder to take extra care of our plants and ourselves...

You paid for better roads ; Politicians stole your money

If you’ve ever sat in traffic on State Route 67, battled potholes on I-15, crawled through congestion on I-8, or felt stuck on Highway...

Say aware of and away from text scams

Scam artists are constantly adapting their tactics to trick unsuspecting victims into giving away personal information or money. If you’ve received a strange text...
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Boost your outdoor enjoyment by managing ticks and mosquitoes

Summer is synonymous with fun outdoor activities like bar­becues, lawn games, hikes, and gardening. But it can also mean unwanted pests like mos­quitoes and...

Creating and caring for shade gardens

Those shady spots in the landscape can make it challenging to grow a beautiful garden. Fortu­nately, there are more plants than you may think...

Gift ideas for mom that keep on giving

Even though your mom may say “It’s the thought that counts”, you want to find the perfect gift this Mother’s Day to express how...

Keep cool, don’t be scammed in summer

As summertime approaches and you start surfing the inter­net for a new rental home or vacation rental, do you know how to tell whether...

Good lawn starts with the right seed

Growing a healthy lawn in a more sustainable manner is better for the environment and can also help reduce mainte­nance. As a major component...

Arbor Day an opportunity to plant seed of appreciation

Trees provide many benefits to the environment and our health and well-being. These long-lived members of our land­scapes and communities pro­vide shade, help reduce...

Be a waterwise gardner

Too much or not enough wa­ter and never when your gar­den needs it. This is a common complaint of gardeners no mat­ter where they...

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