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Aug 11, 2025 - 19:01 GMT
4 Fast-Growing Cucumber Varieties to Plant Now for a Quick Harvest
These cucumber varieties will be ready for harvest in less than two months.
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Aug 11, 2025 - 19:01 GMT
These cucumber varieties will be ready for harvest in less than two months.
Aug 11, 2025 - 17:55 GMT
Pike County authorities said the arrest of a Springfield man is likely just the beginning as they unravel a series of high-dollar thefts that started in April. The thefts included four-wheelers, trailers and lawn equipment from multiple counties in Illinois and Missouri.
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 11, 2025 - 14:22 GMT
When you think of Austin, you might picture live music, food trucks, and beautiful hill country views. But if you live here - or in surrounding cities like Pflugerville, Round Rock, Briarcliff, or Coupland - you also know that ants can be a persistent problem for homeowners year-round. Whether you're dealing with tiny sugar ants [...] The post Effective Ant Control Solutions in Austin: Protecting Your Home from Carpenter Ants, Fire Ants, and More appeared first on Massey Services.
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 12, 2025 - 23:03 GMT
The global artificial turf market is set to double by 2033, driven by sports, residential, and commercial demand - and new innovations in eco-friendly turf.
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 11, 2025 - 09:05 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 - 21:45 GMT
One Redditor just leveled up their yard game with a deal that lawn lovers dream about.
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Aug 10, 2025 - 18:27 GMT
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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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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 - 16:01 GMT
These varieties do best in a drier growing medium.
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Aug 9, 2025 - 05:32 GMT
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