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How to find that tricky balance between lawn and not-lawn. And care for it sustainably

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Jun 11, 2024 5:09 pm - Despite its comforting green tone, your lawn isn’t exactly eco-friendly. Your lawn provide little ecological value and contributes to air and groundwater pollution via the fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and gas-powered equipment used to maintain it. What’s a typical suburban homeowner to do? There is a middle ground.
Over 1.2M rechargeable lights are under recall for fire hazards, following one reported death

Associated Press
Jun 06, 2024 2:51 pm - NEW YORK — More than 1.2 million rechargeable lights are under recall in the U.S. and Canada following a report of one consumer death. According to a Thursday notice from...
Three garden tasks that will pay off later

By Tim Johnson
Jun 06, 2024 6:00 am - Three simple tasks now will save time later and boost the beauty in your garden.
Yes, you can have a tidy native-plant garden. Here are some tips

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Jun 06, 2024 5:00 am - Native plants effortlessly grow healthier and stronger than exotic species, seldom need fertilizers, and require little or no extra water once established. So why are homeowners slow to adopt the trend?
Home & garden calendar, June 9-15

Jun 06, 2024 1:51 am - Garden walks, plant swaps, special events and more.
BBB: Watch out for summer’s hot scams — utilities, storm chasers, concert tickets

By Steve Bernas
Jun 02, 2024 5:46 am - With June ushering in the official start of summer, and like the emergence of warmer temperatures and cicadas, scammers also are coming out in full force looking to exploit warm weather opportunities.
Board cannot approve expenditures via email

By David M. Bendoff
May 30, 2024 7:53 pm - A condo board often approves expenditures by email in between quarterly meetings. Is unit owner right to question this?
Why you should take steps if you see a grayish powder on your plants. It’s powdery mildew

By JESSICA DAMIANO
May 30, 2024 6:15 am - Don’t ignore that grayish powder on your plant leaves. It’s powdery mildew and left untreated it will affect the health of your plant. Find out how to treat it and how to keep it from forming in the first place.
How to keep weeds, pests, diseases at bay

By Tim Johnson
May 30, 2024 6:00 am - Here are some tips on how to keep your garden and containers looking their best this summer.
Taking care of your home’s exterior

By Barry Waldman
May 30, 2024 6:00 am - It doesn’t take much to spruce up your home’s exterior and transform it into an oasis that’s relaxing to come home to. A little elbow grease, a splash of color and a little trimming can flip the script on your exterior.

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