Aug 12, 2025 - 23:04 GMT
Fort Smith water restrictions still in place one week later - 5newsonline.com
Fort Smith remains under phase two water conservation restrictions following the August 3 water main break near Phoenix Avenue and Airport Drive.
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Aug 12, 2025 - 23:04 GMT
Fort Smith remains under phase two water conservation restrictions following the August 3 water main break near Phoenix Avenue and Airport Drive.
Aug 12, 2025 - 22:47 GMT
he City of Buhl is asking residents to conserve water as Well 5 is down and the water supply is limited. Sprinkler usage should stop until Well 5 is back online. If sprinkler usage is necessary, follow the schedule based on the last digit of your address. Even-numbered addresses can water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, while odd-numbered addresses can water on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays; no watering is allowed on Mondays.
Aug 12, 2025 - 22:43 GMT
A new study names Brownsville the third most expensive city in America to water a lawn, with several other South Texas cities not far behind.
Aug 12, 2025 - 20:24 GMT
Alec Kowalewski, an associate professor and researcher at Oregon State University, recently offered Lawn & Landscape three tips for landscapers to get the right advice for their specific weed pressure problems.
Aug 12, 2025 - 16:02 GMT
Maintaining a lawn during a drought or a heatwave requires some maintenance, Nutri-Lawn Ottawa founder and owner Thom Bourne told CTV Morning Live, and there are some common mistakes to avoid.
Aug 11, 2025 - 20:38 GMT
During the peak of summer in Virginia Beach, even the best-kept lawns can start to struggle. One day your grass looks fine, and the next it's dull, limp, and dotted with brown patches. Homeowners naturally assume the solution is more water, but that's not always the case. In fact, one of the biggest challenges in summer lawn care is correctly identifying what's actually stressing your turf.
Aug 11, 2025 - 20:25 GMT
For many homeowners, lawn care is a seasonal habit, something they tend to do when the weather is nice or when the lawn visibly needs help. But it's not uncommon for people to take a "break" from lawn care during the peak of summer or the slower winter months, thinking that skipping just one round of fertilization or pest control won't do much harm.
Aug 11, 2025 - 20:17 GMT
t's hard to believe we're already more than halfway through the year. Although summer weather is here, it's already time to start thinking about fall. If you've recently scheduled or are considering aeration and seeding for your lawn this fall, congratulations. You're making one of the most impactful investments in your lawn's health and long-term appearance. But for homeowners across Virginia Beach, the real results don't happen overnight.
Aug 11, 2025 - 19:44 GMT
Mushrooms sprouting up across your lawn can be a surprising and sometimes alarming sight for Virginia Beach homeowners. As temperatures cool and moisture levels rise in early fall and spring, these fungal visitors often make an appearance seemingly overnight. While some homeowners rush to treat them like a turf disease, others wonder if mushrooms might actually be a sign of something good happening below the surface.
Aug 11, 2025 - 16:41 GMT
On Monday, the City of Fayetteville Utilities Department asked residential and commercial customers in east Fayetteville and Goshen to reduce water usage immediately due to dry conditions, extreme heat, and increased demand on the water system.
Aug 11, 2025 - 15:00 GMT
Researchers found that the Odessa region and the Yakima Basin in eastern Washington are seeing groundwater levels drop by at least 2 to 3 feet per year. Continue reading...
Aug 13, 2025 - 19:19 GMT
Two Dauphin County communities are under voluntary water restrictions as officials urge residents to conserve water during ongoing dry conditions.
Aug 11, 2025 - 09:06 GMT
While artificial turf and rock-heavy xeriscapes are marketed as low-maintenance, drought-resistant alternatives to traditional lawns, research by University of Florida scientists shows it comes at unexpected environmental and public safety costs.
Aug 10, 2025 - 15:03 GMT
Looking for a heat - and drought-tolerant lawn that thrives in hot Southern climates? Bermudagrass is a popular warm-season grass known for its fast growth, low maintenance, and vibrant green color. It's perfect for turning tough yards into lush, resilient lawns.
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Aug 10, 2025 - 13:44 GMT
Aug 10, 2025 - 08:38 GMT
The upkeep of genetically engineered grass that lines residential streets today (at a height between 2.5 and 3 inches, ideally) has created a $153 billion market and an industry that employs over 1 million people. And it's all because we wanted to show off how little we needed to grow crops.
Aug 9, 2025 - 21:03 GMT
Officials in Dumas are sounding the alarm over drought conditions, advising residents that the city is under Stage 4 of its drought contingency plan.
Aug 9, 2025 - 20:16 GMT
Over the past few weeks, I've had a flood of questions about brown lawns. In most cases, the culprit is simple: drought stress from our hot summer weather. However, lawn-feeding insects and fungal diseases are also common this time of year.
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Aug 9, 2025 - 05:32 GMT
Aug 8, 2025 - 21:21 GMT
Duncannon said Phase 2 emergency water conservation measures are being enacted. Water restrictions are mandatory due to low reservoir levels and are effective immediately.
Aug 8, 2025 - 19:05 GMT
More fake lawns may be coming to your neighborhood. From the front yards of West Miami-Dade to the waterfront mansions of Fort Lauderdale, artificial turf is appearing more and more.