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A few solutions to seasonal growing pains Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:32AMQ: Wild strawberries are gradually taking over my lawn. I can’t find anything that will kill them without also killing the grass. So I’m reduced to using Roundup and then reseeding the dead area. Is there a better answer?
Dandelions in the lawn: Don't spray them, eat them. Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:01AMWhy go to all the trouble of spraying dandelions in the lawn when you can use the greens in delicious recipes?
MILAN: Local residents receive Beautification Awards for their yards Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:53AMJuly's Beautification Awards, handed out by the Milan Beautification Commission and the Milan Garden Club, recognize the yards of Beatrice Martinez, Jenny and Matthew Clark, Teresa Greenley, Linn and Gary Greene, Joan and Jim Cullip, and Judy and Roger Falk.
Pekin to look at new code enforcement options Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:43AMIt’s a repetitive cycle for those who don’t keep their properties up to code — the city issues a notice, the homeowner ignores it and then it’s off to a hearing officer.
Reporters' Notebook: All quiet again on school board front Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:11PMReporters' Notebook is a weekly feature in which our staff members share some of the stories behind the news. With school budgets passed, board meetings have calmed down.
Lawsuit blames tree death on herbicide Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:37PMWhat's killing pine and spruce trees in Indiana? Some landscapers are blaming a new product that recently hit the market. Read more at www.WISHTV.com
Between the Lines / The art of the luminous Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:45PMI don't know whether it's the serene bucolic setting or the beauty of the paintings, but I always feel drawn to the lovely Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme. Charlene and I went there last week to see the latest exhibit of landscape paintings.
Idaho Falls Receives Hundreds Of Lawn Complaints Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:32PMIf you've noticed a lot of unkempt lawns around Idaho Falls recently, you're not just imagining things.
Neighbors worry about unkempt house Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:21PMHomeowners in Springfield's Bay neighborhood may have the perfect solution for keeping up the property around a home that was recently taken by the bank.
Caught in a bind? How to kill this obnoxious weed Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:00PMA distinction should be made between noxious and obnoxious weeds. Noxious weeds are the non-native species, the invasive, aggressive weeds that bully native plants, threaten ecosystems and demand immediate and decisive eradication.
Volunteers/Donations Needed, 7/17 Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:36PMInternational Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology iCAST (International Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology) is a local non-profit organization helping communities to use their local resources for their benefit. iCAST's projects foster economic viability, environmental stewardship and social responsibility in under-served communities and a new vision for their future.
Fix-it File: Abandoned Shale Street home a 'fire hazard' Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:26PMAl Handley has been living on Shale Street in Springfield for decades. Now, he is living next to what he calls a “fire hazard to my home.”
Keep lawn looking good all year Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:13PMEvery homeowner dreams of that perfect lawn, but the fact is, maintaining a green and lush carpet of grass takes some work. Mow your lawn to keep up its appearance.
Experience of drive-in is alive in area Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:06PMKANOPOLIS - One by one, vehicles filled with families crawl into this small town. They come with ...
Family restores Kanopolis drive-in theater Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:29PMKANOPOLIS – One by one, vehicles filled with families crawl into the small town of Kanopolis. ...
COLUMN: Limits on gardens must be sensible Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:08PMWright Turn
Smart Shopper: Weeding out the best in lawn trimmers/edgers Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:30AMFeatures of six string-trimmers from various manufacturers at Budget, Medium and Premium price points.
Boat inspections to become mandatory in Oregon (too) Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:00AMfor invasive species
Young entrepreneurs use free ads to land summer work Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:57AMThis summer, Bruce Brown, 13, earned some money, and learned professional work skills in the process. “I learned a lot of things. I learned how you gotta work, and you gotta do it the way the person wants it,” said Brown of his summer job. Brown is one of the local teens who took part in the Curry Coastal Pilot’s free summer ad for area youth service.
Gophers, drought taking toll on Roselawn Cemetery Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:13AMDirt mounds, weeds mar once-lush lawn. Landscaping flags mark where gopher traps are set at Roselawn Cemetery. Maintenance crews are trapping as many as 20 gophers in a week.
Religion Calendar for the Erie area Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:02PMThis week's events
New herbicide could be linked to sick trees Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:38PMTree experts across Ohio and the U.S. are trying to determine whether a new herbicide may be killing or damaging trees, particularly evergreens.Imprelis, a commercial weed killer introduced by DuPont last fall, was touted as the next generation of professional lawn care products, according to Robert Siebenthaler, certified arborist and landscape sales coordinator for Dayton-based The ...
From office spaces to outdoor places Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:33PMSKANEATELES — Welch Allyn has made a global impact with its medical equipment used throughout the world. Friday was a chance for the company to make a local impact in the communities where its employees live.
Sangre Chronicle > Archives > News > Responders overwhelm 3.7-acre Questa fire Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:03AMSmoke rises from a fire in Questa Friday (June 24). Any fire during this dry season call for an overwhelming response for area emergency crews.
Hortiscope: Methods can help detect squash vine borers Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:18AMQ : What chemical can I use to prevent squash vine borer? At what stage of development is the chemical applied? Thanks!
Garden Tips: Help plants be healthy during heat of summer Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:00AMHaving a hard time keeping your plants healthy and looking good during this hot spell? Here are some things you can do to protect them:
In Rio Linda, a community garden blossoms to feed the needy Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:41PMOn a drive out to Rio Linda, you will see sprawling, parched grasses, country homes that have been weathered through the years, and a stoplight about every three miles. With all of that space, one might wonder what ties the community together.
'Better Life' explores plight of immigrant Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:16PMGardener Carlos Galindo (Demian Bichir) dreams of a better life for the 14-year-old son, Luis, he's bringing up alone in a shabby one-bedroom house in East Los Angeles. As for himself, he wants -- no, needs -- to be quiet, keep his head down and try to stay invisible.
Cowpens Man Says Overgrown Lawn is Out of Control Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:53PMGrass nearly a foot high and weeds growing everywhere. An Upstate man says the lawn next door to him is out of control.
Muggle Memories Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:39AMParty gets into character for Potter • Children grew up alongside characters • Books capture many hearts • Reader immersed herself in tales • Devotee hooks friend on books • Magic inspires 73-year-old • Potter lingo carries over to life • Stories spark passion for reading
Eyesore of the week Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:35PMArchitecture critic Amanda Harrell-Seyburn says: Like the lost Mayan city of Chichen Itza swallowed up by the Mesoamerican jungle, this house at 3917 Burchfield Drive in south Lansing is overrun with vegetation.
Game On Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:22PMThere are few places as depressing as an illegal game room on a sunny Tuesday afternoon. Inside the Capri Game Room on Telephone Road, the dozen or so patrons spread among the 122 video-slot machines aren't exhibiting any signs of happiness. The only people who look like they're actually ...
Summertime tips can lower your water bill Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:10AMWith summer temperatures on the rise, lawn sprinklers are making their annual comeback in Emmett. For many, this will mean higher water bills. But there are ways we can minimize water use and keep the costs as low as possible.
Doug McIntyre: Cheesy vacation is just for the curds Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:41PMThe Mrs. and I went north last week to Tillamook, Ore., the place where they make the cheese. In previous years we've dragged along the kids, but they're hardly kids, and couldn't even be bribed into vacationing with us this year.
Gardiner driveway lined with a pail garden Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:39PMGARDINER -- Patrick Deschamps carefully pinches off a bottom leaf of a pepper plant he grew in a five-gallon bucket salvaged from the transfer station.
EDITED: Phillipsburg officials admit overcharging for lawn care, will vote to place liens back on properties Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 10:33PMMayor Harry Wyant Jr. says one property was charged $75 for a truck fee that should have been $50, but records show more properties than that were overcharged as well.
Hot weather in Oklahoma calls for water conservation Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:10PMCities throughout the metro area are restricting water use, and residents can take matters into their own hands. Options include dehydration, limiting the fish bowl and letting the lawn die completely.
Wicked weed hurts West Vancouver youth Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:02PMSeamas Bates with one of the hogweed plants growing in his British Properties backyard. While clearing the underbrush, Seamas came in contact with the plant’s caustic sap. One month later he is still bearing the scars.
West Nile virus crops up again in area Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 5:52PMThe hot, generally dry summer weather has created ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes, and on July 6 the Cook County Health Department reported that Glenview is one of four Cook County suburbs where at least one mosquito pool tested positive for West Nile Virus, although no human cases have been reported yet. Cook County Health Department officials said the hot, dry weather that has hung ...
West Nile virus crops up again in Glenview Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:07AMThe hot, generally dry summer weather has created ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes, and on July 6 the Cook County Health Department reported that Glenview is one of four Cook County suburbs where at least one mosquito pool tested positive for West Nile Virus, although no human cases have been reported yet. Cook County Health Department officials said the hot, dry weather that has hung ...
Ten homes evacuated due to gas leak in Forest Grove Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 10:44AMFOREST GROVE — Forest Grove Fire and Rescue crews worked in unison with a crew from Northwest Natural Gas Thursday evening to repair a natural gas leak at the Rose Grove Mobile Home Park, 3839 Pacific Ave. Firefighters arrived...
Extolling the virtues of the little-appreciated bucket Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:46AMI give you: The five-gallon bucket. Put your stuff in, then you can truck it. That’s the beauty of it, the charm, The necessity for home and farm. Oh, the Bucket of the Big Shoulders! King of all the handy holders! Best of all, they’re practically free — Which is quite an impressive mpg. You may find them discarded [...]
Carpenter's Project volunteers give back to the community Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:43AMA cadre of volunteers clad in light green T-shirts are fanning out across the Ellwood City area this week to help their neighbors wherever they can.
Hot to rot Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:17PMIf you’re still bagging grass clippings and fallen leaves to be hauled off to the landfill, make this summer the season you declare your independence.
Front Yard Garden Controversy Revelation: Lawns Are Useless Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:06AMThe fact that so many people are up in arms about a Michigan woman facing jail time for planting a garden in her front yard is an obvious indictment of meddling local code officials gone off the deep end. The case also serves as a reminder of a rather obvious truth: Vegetables are edible and [...]
Local growers feed top kitchens Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:23AMYou might not want them in your lawn but the city's top chefs are willing to pay top dollar for dandelions and other high quality weeds, organic farmers say.
20 Schools Share $20,000 NRC Awards Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 10:27PMProjects from energy efficient olive harvesting to planting natives to cut highway traffic noise are among 21 school initiatives to share this year’s $20,000 Northland Regional Council Environmental Curriculum Awards (ECAs).
Herbicide implicated in mass tree death Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 3:53PMDETROIT, July 10 (UPI) -- A new herbicide may be killing Norway spruce and white pine trees across the United States, and DuPont now says its product should not be sprayed near them.
Paint your master garden using simple methods Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 12:00AMThe forethought that goes into plant selection is the secret to a summer garden that explodes with color. ---- Each plant and flowering shrub has its own bloom cycle and when selection includes overlapping cycles, the landscape is reminiscent of an artis
Retirement opens door for gardener Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:26PMIt took retirement to put Phyllis Crafton in hot pursuit of a passion that she never had time for while she was involved in her banking career and a multitude of community projects.