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Good planning, proper plant selection best for insect control

By Tim Johnson
Jun 04, 2025 11:06 am - Practice integrated pest management in your garden to reduce the need for pesticides. Begin by choosing the proper plant for your site and using good planting practices such as amending the soil with compost and planting at the proper depth. When possible, select plants that are resistant to common diseases and give them the appropriate care to minimize problems.
The top 9 grilling mistakes and how to fix them

By ELIZABETH KARMEL
Jun 04, 2025 5:21 am - Nothing says summer like firing up the grill. Before you do, read this list of the biggest grilling mistakes and how to avoid them.
Father’s Day Gifts for the dad who really likes to clean

By Jolie Kerr
Jun 04, 2025 2:05 am - How does one shop for the dad who is fastidious about his shoes, who is the designated household dish-doer, who won’t let anyone else touch his laundry, who loves a clean countertop, who lives to power wash? We’ve rounded up Father’s Day gift ideas — from the soaps and detergents that will elevate his household chores to something akin to a luxury experience to the coolest-looking water flosser you’ll see — for the dad who loves to clean and be clean.
Home & garden calendar, June 8-16

Jun 03, 2025 11:39 pm - Forests, seed saving, monarch butterflies, garden walks and more.
Do new homes really need a home inspection?

By Barry Stone
Jun 03, 2025 11:36 pm - For new-build homes, buyers shouldn’t rely on just the builder’s warranty and are advised to get a proper home inspection to uncover any defects before the warranty expires.
How do I deep clean an air fryer?

By Aaron Hutcherson
Jun 03, 2025 4:48 am - The first step to easier air fryer deep cleaning starts with regular cleaning after each use. But there are some areas of your air fryer you will never be able to get as clean as you might like.
How to handle owners using guest parking spaces

By Matthew Moodhe
May 29, 2025 3:04 pm - Condo owners are using guest parking spaces and it’s causing problems for the board. How can the board address this, short of having the cars towed?
Eight pitchers that are perfect for summer entertaining

By Monica Khemsurov
May 28, 2025 4:51 pm - Summer is pitcher season — for ice tea at lunch, for margaritas at sunset, for sangria at dinner and, of course, for ice water always. Need to bring instant charm to a meal eaten outdoors? Don’t bother with a tablecloth — bring out a pitcher instead.
Chelsea Chop is the catchy new name for a classic gardening technique

By JESSICA DAMIANO
May 28, 2025 4:41 pm - What’s the deal with the Chelsea Chop? The pruning method, named for the Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show, held every May in the U.K., is a common one. But things with catchy names tend to take on a life of their own, as the Chelsea Chop has on social media. And that’s a good thing because it popularizes a useful technique.
Find the trunk flare when planting new trees

By Tim Johnson
May 28, 2025 4:23 pm - Did you know that the top of the root ball is not an accurate guide for determining the planting depth for your new tree? Instead you must find, sometimes buried in the root ball, the flare of the trunk to plant at ground level so the flare is exposed.

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