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SPORTS clubs in the Henley area are unlikely to be affected by the hosepipe ban.
Thames Water will bring in restrictions on Wednesday following weeks of hot dry weather, which has left grassland and
Core aeration is the “magic bullet” for healthy lawns.
Early Fall is an ideal time to restore your lawn. There is a way to do this successfully at a reasonable cost, and following this recipe just once will give you terrific results, but if you really want a healthy green wee
Around the country, severe droughts made worse by climate change are affecting farmers, ranchers and homeowners. We're going to check in with reporters in three states - Massachusetts, Texas and California. First, Jill Kaufman from New England Public Media reports the U.S. Department of Agricu
Without drug-testing, there wouldn’t be dangerous and deadly synthetic weed, which has killed dozens.
On the potentially lethal subject of synthetic weed, the news, since legalization, is better, but still not great.
Though not wholly harmless, cannabis itself hasn’t killed an
The Environmental Protection Agency denied a permit this week for an offshore oil export terminal project near Corpus Christi because it would have allowed massive amounts of pollution — reversing course after the agency under the Trump administration had moved the project forward.
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CASTRO VALLEY, CA — As a crushing heat wave continues in the Bay Area, residents are advised to not only drink water themselves, but give their trees a drink as well.
Drought-stressed trees in the Bay Area are suffering even more because of this week's scorching temperatures, said arb
By Mark Wolfe | Published Oct 8, 2021 1:53 PM
Anyone who appreciates a well-groomed lawn may want to consider adding a lawn sweeper to their stable of equipment. These handy devices quietly pick up debris from the grass surface, including excessive gra
Twolined chestnut borer beetles like this one are starting to infest oak trees in Lake County. - Original Credit: News-Sun (Village of Northbrook / HANDOUT)
A collaborative effort of Deerfield, Lake Forest, Northbrook and the Morton Arboretum is aimed at trying to assure the current att
Much of the water directed towards plants never reaches them. It is lost to evaporation, runoff or “non-target areas” such as driveways or patios. Evaporation losses are affected by temperature, relative humidity, wind, droplet size and water pressure. We can’t control temperature but wi
Hose water can contain bacteria that may be hazardous to your dog's health.
Hose water may be a convenient way to cool your dog off in sunny weather, but have you ever wondered if it’s safe? Here’s what you need to know…
Many dogs love water, and will try to get in on the gar