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Lawn Tonic Recipe; Green Grass During Hot, Dry Weather Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:32PMBUFFALO, NY - With temperatures in the high 80's and low 90's this week, 2 On Your Side dove into our archives to find a story we first brought you seven years ago about a lawn tonic that many claim can help keep your grass green during hot, dry weather.
Dying seaweed stinks up Jersey shore Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:52PMThe noxious effects of the dying sea lettuce have been felt by residents of the dozens of nearby homes since the July 4 weekend.
Wild weather: Physicians offer advice as heat, storms strike mid-Michigan Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:42PMMidland County could be in the middle of its first official “heat wave” of the summer, according to National Weather Service Meteorologist Rachel Kulik.
Smelly Seaweed Plagues the Jersey Shore Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:14PMSome New Jersey homeowners are getting a taste, or perhaps whiff of what pollution is doing to Barnegat Bay -- the largest coastal estuary on the Jersey Shore.
Plant pros get to root of saving gardens, landscaping from heat Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:00PMWater needs to go to roots, experts say
Sat. Extra: Your Garden - Keep your cool in hot weather with some trees Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:13PMDear Roger: I don't even have any trees. And it's too hot in my yard. Could you give me some hints on tree selection?- Fallah, Fayetteville. Dear Fallah: You're correct to consider the cooling effect of trees.
Petrohawk Was Built to Sell, but Premium Notable Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:18AM(Updated with the Eagle Ford takeover targets, analyst comments) NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- The above-60% premium that BHP Billiton is offering for Petrohawk Energy takes out an independent natural gas company that has had a "for sale" sign on its lawn for as long as many U.S. homeowners. But don't expect a wave of consolidation to necessarily follow, though the premium paid for Petrohawk makes a ...
Keller @ Large: The Debt Ceiling’s Effect On Social Security Checks Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:48AMAmid the avalanche of increasingly strident political rhetoric coming out of the latest partisan fiasco in Washington, one line in particular seems to have really struck a chord with the public.
City to ban use of fertilizers containing phosphorus Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:44PMThe City of Greater Sudbury is the first community in Ontario to ban commercial fertilizers containing phosphorus. Following a 90-minute discussion, council unanimously supported a bylaw brought to the city by the Greater Sudbury Watershed Alliance.[...]
Bylaw banning phosphates in fertilizer can only help - Point of View Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:29AMThe politics of enacting a bylaw banning the use of phosphates in lawn fertilizer in Greater Sudbury is becoming confrontational. It's important that all sides --municipal officials and lake stewardship organizations -- work together to tackle what is becoming a serious threat to our lakes.[...]
Attempt to flee fails when car refuses to participate: Medina Sun Police Blotter Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:02AMAn officer attempted to stop a vehicle on S. Court St. around 1:10 a.m. July 10 for a red light violation.
Brubaker bill targets lawn, field fertilizer Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:19PMHomeowners, landscape contractors and groomers of athletic fields and golf courses would have to pay closer attention to how they apply fertilizers under a bill introduced by state Sen. Mike Brubaker.If passed, homeowners and those who tend golf courses and scholastic athletic fields would be allowe...
Council ponders phosphate ban Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:46AMThe City of Greater Sudbury is considering becoming the first jurisdiction in Ontario to restrict the use of commercial lawn fertilizers containing phosphates.[...]
Norfolk Southern: Broken rail caused fiery train wreck Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:07AMA broken rail caused a fiery train derailment in February west of Arcadia, Norfolk Southern has determined.
Greenwich Urges Residents To Test Well Water Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:15PMYvette Ghannam works in the Greenwich Health Department's laboratory, which is offering reduced well-water test kits this month.
Grass clippings good for lawn Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 7:35AMOAK HARBOR -- The sounds of lawn mowers are filling the air now that the rain has stopped.
Do you have a green thumb? Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 4:02AMHave you ever had someone say to you that they can't grow anything because they don't have a green thumb? I guess they think that its something you're born with. Not. As all you longtime gardeners know, a green thumb has to be earned.
The bloom is off the crepe myrtle Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 12:01AMQ: A light-pink crepe myrtle next to our house has bloomed faithfully each summer for the past six. This year, it has no buds at all. Friends said the same is true of crepe myrtles in their neighborhood - no evidence that they will bloom at all. Anything we can do?
Police and Community briefs for July 8, 2011 Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:32AMPolice and Community briefs for July 8, 2011
Local Residents Want New Jersey Nuclear Power Plant To Stay Open Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:42PMPeople living near the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station packed a public hearing on its future Thursday, dismissing environmental concerns as "pseudoscience" and focusing on the jobs and tax revenues the plant provides.
Food Prices Spike: Ten Stocks With Exposure to Volatile Food Prices Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 4:50PMAs the number of people alive in the world has skyrocketed, so have food prices. The more mouths there are to feed, the greater the demand for grains, meats, dairy products, etc. Similarly, as
Local Businesses, Including Autumn - SavATree, Lend a Hand to Historical Society Garden Affected by the Emerald Ash ... Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 3:34PMNORTHBROOK, IL--(Marketwire - Jul 7, 2011) - The Eklund Garden, located at 377 Park Avenue in Glencoe, IL., added its name to a growing list of properties impacted by the proliferation of the emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis), a highly destructive and invasive species of beetle. The garden, which was donated to the Glencoe Historical Society by Sara C. Eklund in 2000, lost five ash trees ...
Locals want oldest US nuclear plant to stay open Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 2:51PMIt's the oldest nuclear power plant in America, and it recently leaked radioactive water into the ground that threatened...
Lake businesses take hit after algae warning Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 8:50PMPete Norwood on Tuesday was counting up the losses. The Grove marina owner estimated that he and his partners lost 30 to 40 percent in business over the Fourth of July weekend.
Virginia's top ag official now reviewing fertilizer regulations Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 7:30AMRICHMOND — Virginia's Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry is reviewing the final draft of new regulations on training and application requirements for contractor-applicators and licensees, ordered by the General Assembly in 2008, the state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services said in a report to the legislature.
Save Your Lawn And The Bay, Mow Your Grass Taller Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 12:13PMIf you're looking to save your lawn and the Chesapeake Bay, start with cutting your grass higher this summer.
Diamond Bar brothers kick-start garden learning center, dubbed 'The Growing Home' Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 1:52AMDIAMOND BAR - Brothers Rishi and Ro Kumar have found an innovative way to eat healthier, save on grocery bills and teach others how to be sustainable - they've transformed their suburban home into a tropical garden labyrinth of homegrown fruits and vegetables.
Businesses stay busy, but algae keeps Grand Lake quiet Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 2:38AMBlue-green algae in the water has taken the sparkle out of Fourth of July weekend at Grand Lake.
What to do this week in the garden Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 12:08PM• Plant chrysanthemum cuttings, Japanese anemones and asters for fall bloom.
Dulcy Mahar: Can I get a witness? Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 10:15AMIn this column, one reader's favorite, Dulcy shares the laws of gardening.
Garden Q & A for July 2 Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 11:00PMQ: My clematis put on a spectacular show in mid-April for several weeks. Would I be safe to lightly fertilize them now and hope for another display?
No headline - HG_briefs Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 4:36PMMaster gardener class announced
Help your lawn beat the heat! Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 3:58PMDENVER - Right around the Fourth of July is when temps really heat up in Colorado and that's when we see many heat-stressed lawns.
What’s inside this week’s News-Review? Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 6:53AMCheck out all these stories and more in this week’s issue of the Riverhead News-Review, on newsstands now. NEWS The greatest show on cardboard Why would two grown men dressed as fairies float down the Peconic River in a cardboard boat emblazoned with the logo of a women’s lingerie company, one [...]
Troubleshoot your sprinkler problems now Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 5:48PMTroubleshoot sprinkler problems
Mississippi beaches ranked on water quality Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 7:03PMA national environmental group ranked Mississippi beaches 20th out of 30 states surveyed for water quality. Mississippi gets criticism for the storm water runoff drains that carry potential bacteria into the swimming waters.
Yards in area yelling 'Uncle!' Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 5:15PMAll over town, yards are screaming, "Help!" Summary: All over town, yards are screaming, "Help!" RSS Feed: read more
Poison Center Warns About Use of Pesticide and Fertilizers Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 10:04PMThe West Virginia Poison Center suggests taking caution when using chemicals to treat bugs and vegetation.
Police: Wheelbarrows, fertilizer and lawn chairs stolen from outside hardware store Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 4:09AMA Route 25 hardware store reported June 13 that items worth about $1,430 had been stolen from outside the store.
Modesto area gardeners saving big bucks on food Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 2:06AMFrom the street, Judy Griepsma's suburban Modesto home looks pretty much like every other house on the block. But peek at the back yard and you'll find Griepsma's farm.
Modesto area gardeners saving big bucks on food Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 2:06AMFrom the street, Judy Griepsma's suburban Modesto home looks pretty much like every other house on the block. But peek at the back yard and you'll find Griepsma's farm.
Fragrant Vitex Bush Is Perfect for the Area Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 4:53AMQ: I noticed a very pretty bush the other day that is covered with lilac-colored blooms. But I know ...
Seeds: Going green on the greens -- and fairways Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 7:01PMGolfers are accustomed to pressure. So are golf course superintendents.
Tampa council to hold final vote on fertilizer ban Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 5:12AMRepresentatives for the lawn care, retail and fertilizer industries have been lobbying Tampa City Council members and voters who put them in office to reject some of the state's toughest fertilizer rules.
5 things you need to know for Thursday Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 2:17AMFrom a vote to ban fertilizers in Tampa to Direct Air commerical flights landing in Lakeland, here are five things you need to know happening in Florida on Thursday, June 23.
SATURDAY 9 A.M.-2 P.M.: Monroe residents can safely dispose of household hazardous waste at June 25 collection; See ... Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 8:20PMA household hazardous waste collection open to Monroe, Easton and Trumbull residents will take place Saturday, June 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the commuter parking lot at the intersection of Route 111 and Route 25 in Trumbull.
Landscape water management during drought Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 8:49AMMany lawn, landscape and garden problems occurring now are caused by the dry weather. During dry periods, set priorities. Water highly visible and intensively managed areas first. Drought-sensitive plants should have high priority and grass should...
Sample the vintages at Magic Valley's wineries this weekend Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 8:17PMEven wine-loving foodies might be surprised by south-central Idaho's winery expansions. All six Magic Valley wineries now have tasting rooms open to anyone, and their winemakers are hungry for a spot in your cellar.
Barre voters OK $9.1M budget; reject sludge fertilizer Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 3:41AMBARRE - The majority of the more than 200 voters at annual town meeting last night were seemingly content with the status quo.
Wildflowers' natural look takes work Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 11:54PMThe trip from Hillsboro to Concord can be a long and boring one, except at this time of year. The roadside plantings of wildflowers are beginning to blossom and it makes the trip a treat! I eagerly await the first blooms of purple dame's rocket in the median along I-89 and the combination of daisies and purple lupine is divine. I'm sure lots of drivers think those flowers have come up by the ...