Bank investigator’ may be a fraud
Scammers are constantly changing their tactics, but one thing remains the same: they prey on trust. A particularly dangerous scam is now targeting older...
Preparing to battle a common garden enemy
If you garden, you have likely encountered aphids on trees, shrubs or other garden plants in your landscape. Identifiable by their small teardrop-shaped bodies...
Rental scams can be many and varied
Every year, the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office sees an increase in reports involving fraudulent rental listings that cost victims thousands of dollars...
Take a second for five-minute garden maintenance
Improve a garden’s beauty, increase enjoyment, and reduce stress five minutes at a time. As gardeners we know, and research proves that gardening is...
Summer heats up with peppers
Some like it hot and that includes the spicy heat of hot peppers added to entrees, beverages and desserts. Others value hot peppers for...
Avoid tree root conflicts
Roots erupting through the soil surface beyond the tree trunk irritate gardeners when trying to grow and mow grass under trees. Save time, reduce...
Beware: Scams can be a click away
Every day, cybercriminals use increasingly sophisticated tools to trick people into clicking on harmful links sent by email. Even businesses and government agencies with...
Living space decked out as an oasis
You don’t need much space to create a bit of paradise on your balcony, patio or deck. Fill the space with a collection of...
Evergreen selection, planting and care
Screen unwanted views, buffer traffic and other noise, create privacy and add year-round beauty to the landscape with evergreens. Combine them with deciduous trees...
Take your garden game to new heights with above ground planters
Elevated and raised bed gardens can expand your planting options and make planting and maintenance easier and more convenient. You’ll be able to plant,...
