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Lawn care products face ban in NJ Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 5:49AMLawns may turn more brittle and yellow, but lakes, bays and marshes could become a lot cleaner under a bill making its way through Trenton that would ban many lawn care products on the shelf today.
Seeds of success planted in Community Garden Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:18PMNorah Clous of Bexley admires a carrot she grew and picked at the Bexley Community Garden on Aug. 28.
101 things to do in Wyobraska Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:33AMNothing to do? No way! For years we’ve heard the lament that there’s nothing to do in Nebraska. At the Star-Herald, we don’t believe that.
101 things to do in Wyombraska Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 9:05AMNothing to do? No way! For years we’ve heard the lament that there’s nothing to do in Nebraska. At the Star-Herald, we don’t believe that.
Evers, Montford have edge in state Senate fundraising Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 8:23PMPANAMA CITY — State Senate candidates Greg Evers and Bill Montford have a clear fundraising advantage over the candidates they face in Tuesday’s primary. Evers, a Republican running District 2 primary, has raised nearly six times as much as his...
Meet The Renewable Entrepreneur Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 10:50AMDecades after launching a $50 mlllion composting business, Paul Sellew is still in startup mode.
Gardening Q and A Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 8:03AMChalet Nursery's Jennifer Brennan answers your Facebook gardening questions.
Allied Botanical aims to help RP achieve food self-sufficiency Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 6:23AMNormal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt ...
Still gardening, years later Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 2:02AMNORMAN — Fred Scott gets out of bed early each morning to get out in his garden. There are tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and more to pick, potatoes and beets to dig and maturing onions to pull.
Sharon Hull, This Week in the Garden: Bloomin' begonias Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 4:27AMDo you need a showstopper in a shady area of your garden? For sheer dramatic impact, the bright colors and fabulous flower forms of tuberous begonias would be the first choice of many experienced local gardeners.
K+S Has `Numerous' Possible Bidders for Compo Division, Finance Chief Says Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 5:33AM“We can imagine selling Compo if our expectations for the price are met,” Nonnenkamp told investors in a presentation yesterday. Spokesman Michael Wudonig confirmed the comments.
Potash Players Rally Despite Target Cuts Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 10:23AMLast week we covered bullish sentiment from Broadpoint AmTech despite a recent inventory spike at potash producers, but Soleil Securities isn't as optimistic.
Eco-friendly options for beautifying the backyard Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 10:42AMLashing of rain and loads of sunshine have contributed to verdant gardens early in the season in many parts of the country. But more and more gardeners want their outdoor spaces to be green in both senses of the word, and are looking to eco-friendly options for a beautiful backyard.
Lou Manfredini’s simple fall fix-ups Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 6:11AMGetting ready for winter now can save you a lot of cash in the long run, and you might just be eligible for a federal tax credit. Do-it-yourself expert and TODAY contributor Lou Manfredini shows some home projects you can do to cut costs. Tax credit - Tax - Accounting - Taxation - United States
Lou Manfredini’s simple fall fix-ups Friday, May 28, 2010 @ 4:12AMGetting ready for winter now can save you a lot of cash in the long run, and you might just be eligible for a federal tax credit. Do-it-yourself expert and TODAY contributor Lou Manfredini shows some home projects you can do to cut costs. Tax credit - Tax - Accounting - Taxation - United States
More Photos Wednesday, May 26, 2010 @ 7:07AMNow is the time to get outside and prepare outdoor living spaces for the entertainment season ahead. While sunny days are perfect for fertilizing the lawn, planting flowers and laying mulch, don't waste those gray, overcast days.
What's good for grass can be bad for your water Tuesday, May 25, 2010 @ 6:35AMFertilizers contribute to lousy taste, accelerated algae growth.
What's good for your grass can be bad for your water Monday, May 24, 2010 @ 8:21AMFertilizers contribute to lousy taste as accelerated algae growth cause all kinds of problems.
Medway budget cuts sustain mill rate Friday, May 21, 2010 @ 10:04PMA schoolteacher will be laid off and the town office closed a day each week as part of proposed town and school budgets.
Conference highlights changes in Bay County drains, lawn care technology to preserve Saginaw Bay Friday, May 14, 2010 @ 3:43PMRain barrels, run-off and removing phosphorus from lawn fertilizer were topics of discussion Friday morning at “Lawns, Lakes and Your Community: Great Lakes Stakeholder Forum.”
SBCI regional meeting set Tuesday, May 11, 2010 @ 6:59AMBy Kate HesslingTribune Staff Writer BAY CITY — The Saginaw Bay Coastal Initiative (SBCI) is holding its 2010 spring regional meeting Friday at the DoubleTree Hotel in Bay City.
Is the grass greener? More gardeners are opting for organic lawns Thursday, May 6, 2010 @ 8:10AMLush green. That’s the way Jane Witmer describes the lawn around her Seattle house. But if you look closely, there’s some moss and some clover. “Wildflowers are beginning to bloom pink in the grass,” she said.
Gardeners stay busy with April maintenance Tuesday, April 20, 2010 @ 7:31PMTaking care of the yard keeps gardeners busy in April. Here are some of their questions, as they appeared in my voice mail.
ERIC ERNST: Legislature wants to let foxes guard henhouse Tuesday, April 13, 2010 @ 11:02PMTest question: Knowing that fertilizer is a potential pollution source, you are in charge of
Community gardens open for planting Wednesday, April 7, 2010 @ 11:22AMCity and township officials, along with local volunteers, broke ground last week for Livingston Community Gardens, Reynoldsburg's first community garden.
Great Gardening Gadgets Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 7:30AM"Early Show" Contributor Ahmed Hassan Shares Tech to Help You Get Your Plants Looking Their Best
Donna Maurillo, Food for Thought, March 10, 2010: Love Apple sale marks beginning of tomato time Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:45AMIt's still a bit chilly, but spring is coming in about two weeks. That means it will be time to plant summer vegetables.
Business News Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:57AMDETROIT — Toyota’s pain is its rivals’ gain. Click for more NEW YORK — The stock market had its third straight winning day on signs that companies are becoming more optimistic about the economy.
Scotts Miracle-Gro 1Q sales better than expected Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 1:11PM(AP:MARYSVILLE, Ohio) Scotts Miracle-Gro narrowed its first-quarter loss, the company reported Tuesday, helped by strong sales of fall lawn care products.
5 tips on starting plants from seeds Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 12:10AMStarting plants from seeds is a good way to get a jump on the growing season. It's not too early to begin, and you don't even need a greenhouse to do it -- just a warm, sunny place.
Scotts Unveils Grass Seed to Make Your Lawn Grow Like Fenway Turf Friday, January 22, 2010 @ 5:28PMThis spring, Red Sox fans will be able to plant grass like the pros. The Scotts Co. has announced a deal with Major League Baseball properties to create a special blend of grass seed to match the turf at Fenway Park, the Boston Herald reports. "I think it’s going to be hugely popular with Red Sox Nation," Scotts brand manager John Price told the Herald. "It couples people’s desire to have a ...
Wall St slips on financial sector results Friday, January 15, 2010 @ 8:57PMBen Halliburton, chief investment officer at Tradition Capital Management, said the fact that shares of JP Morgan and Intel fell following their strong fourth-quarter earnings shows "the bar has ...
Don't trash that banana peel - composting is an easy, eco-friendly alternative Monday, January 11, 2010 @ 2:06AM(ARA) - Recycling is certainly not a new concept. In fact, gardeners have been using one form of recycling - composting - for about as long as people have tilled the soil. Composting is a cost-effective, eco-friendly way to give your garden a boost.
Aflac to share NASCAR sponsorship with Kellogg Company Saturday, January 9, 2010 @ 7:24PMAflac Inc. has announced it will share its sponsorship of Carl Edwards and his race car with the maker of Kellogg’s Corn Flakes.
Bike lanes being built in Scotts Valley Wednesday, January 6, 2010 @ 3:46AMSCOTTS VALLEY -- Traffic has been a little tangled lately in front of Scotts Valley Middle School on Bean Creak Road for construction of a new sidewalk and bike lanes.
Hall County elected officials to have wages hiked Sunday, December 6, 2009 @ 5:03AMHall County supervisors Tuesday doled out wage increases ranging from 6 to 13 percent for elected county officials, as well as a 32 percent wage increase for themselves.
Hall County elected officials to have wages hiked Saturday, November 28, 2009 @ 6:32AMHall County supervisors Tuesday doled out wage increases ranging from 6 to 13 percent for elected county officials, as well as a 32 percent wage increase for themselves.
Holtec a coup for Orrville Thursday, November 26, 2009 @ 5:16PMHoltec a coup for Orrville
Public land gone to pot Friday, November 20, 2009 @ 11:49PMLAKE COUNTY Clear Lake and Lake County are known worldwide for its excellent bass fishing. But the county also owns the dubious title as the "Marijuana Capitol of California.
Aflac sublets Edwards sponsorship for six races in 2010 Wednesday, November 4, 2009 @ 11:37PMAflac is spreading around the exposure of six high-profile NASCAR races in 2010 to a company known for selling premium fertilizer.
Scotts Miracle-Gro plans to expand Medway plant Tuesday, November 3, 2009 @ 8:48PMMEDWAY, Maine -- Ohio-based Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. will expand its $2.5 million plant on Nicatou Industrial Lane in January with new mulch and fertilizer products, company officials said ...
Leaf mulching and fertilizer: A back-saving, soil-enriching way to deal with fallen leaves Wednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 1:26AM(ARA) - As Mother Nature adorns the trees in your yard with riotous reds, vibrant yellows and exotic oranges, you can easily get swept up in the romance of the season - until those leaves turn brown, drop from the branches and litter your lawn.
Magazine: Scotts programme meets demands of Villa's free-draining pitch Monday, October 26, 2009 @ 9:30AM"I have worked on a MacKenzie course. The man was an artist. ..." "The big man is back!!! Brilliant "
County widow sues insecticide maker Thursday, October 8, 2009 @ 8:56PMBANGOR, Maine -- An Aroostook County widow has sued a fertilizer company, claiming that it contributed to her husband's death at the age of 53 in September 2007.
Leaf mulching and fertilizer: A back-saving, soil-enriching way to deal with fallen leaves Tuesday, October 6, 2009 @ 1:32AM(ARA) - As Mother Nature adorns the trees in your yard with riotous reds, vibrant yellows and exotic oranges, you can easily get swept up in the romance of the season - until those leaves turn brown, drop from the branches and litter your lawn.
Weeds change with season Sunday, October 4, 2009 @ 12:00AMFall is in the air.
Magazine: Course Manager chooses Scotts iTurf programme for ‘research backing and professionalism’ Tuesday, September 29, 2009 @ 11:15AMA Course Manager at a Nottinghamshire Club has selected a Scotts iTurf programme for his greens over competitors’ because the recommendations are backed up by independent research data.
Scotts Miracle-Gro to expand Marysville campus Friday, September 11, 2009 @ 9:10PMHometown business and international lawn and garden supplier Scotts Miracle-Gro Company has announced that it will soon be growing its 1,500-employee Marysville campus.
Magazine: Aiming For bowling green perfection Thursday, August 27, 2009 @ 4:02AMBowling Green Seminar & Demonstration Days 2009
Have a Great Lawn That's Good to the Earth Thursday, August 20, 2009 @ 2:21AM(ARA) - Caring for the environment means caring for a full, green lawn. Properly maintaining your lawn will produce strong grass and can help protect and conserve water resources at the same time.