Annapolis residents were still clearing trees, broken limbs, and storm debris from Friday night’s severe weather when another round of storms moved toward the city Sunday night. WMAR reported that western Annapolis and the Admiral Heights neighborhood were among the areas hit hardest by heavy rain and high winds. Residents were cleaning up damaged yards, …
Gardening
Roses are a garden favorite for a reason. Their lush blooms, signature fragrance, and timeless beauty make them stand out in any space. The University of Missouri Integrated Pest Management Department states that Americans purchase approximately 1.2 billion cut roses annually and estimates that gardeners worldwide buy about 150 million rose plants each growing season! But …
Most backyard bird feeders are not bird sanctuaries. They are, by nearly every measure that conservation biologists use, the fast food drive-through of the avian world: convenient for the customer, questionable in its health outcomes, and decidedly more beneficial to the franchise than to anyone it claims to serve. That may sound harsh, especially for …
Joe Donzelli bought his Tamarac home in February 2015 for the backyard as much as the house. He told NBC6 Responds the property had the outdoor space his family wanted, including a pool, an enclosed patio, and a view of the former Woodlands Country Club golf course. More than 10 years later, construction is underway …
Most people who say they “can’t garden” have never tried growing the right plants. They started with something fussy like a finicky heirloom tomato or a temperamental pepper and concluded that gardening just wasn’t for them. It wasn’t them. It was the plant. The truth is that a handful of vegetables are almost impossible to …
NOAA says El Niño has developed, giving homeowners in flood-prone areas time to check the problems that usually become expensive only after heavy rain arrives. Realtor.com reported that federal forecasters expect El Niño to strengthen later this year, with possible weather impacts for homeowners across several parts of the country. Heavier rain, higher coastal water …
You have been watering them, deadheading them, dividing them, and replacing them after hard winters for years. And what have they given you in return? A beautiful garden for about six weeks, a stack of empty fertilizer bags, and a water bill that quietly climbs every July. The plants that fill most American yards were …
A Midwest storm outbreak left roofs torn, streets blocked, power lines down, and at least one death tied to a falling tree. A WBIR video report showed damage across parts of Iowa and Illinois after severe storms moved through the region. The Associated Press reported that a 54-year-old man died in Des Moines after a …
Store shelves overflow with bottles, sprays, and sheets that promise sparkling results. Most shoppers grab them without a second thought, trusting that a higher price tag means a cleaner home. Unfortunately, several popular products either fail to clean properly or solve a problem that simple alternatives handle for far less money. Knowing which products fall …
Raleigh homeowners with sprinklers still running through the drought are facing more enforcement as water demand climbs across the city’s system. ABC11 reported that average daily water use has risen to more than 76 million gallons, up more than 10 million gallons from the previous week. Raleigh Water officials tied much of the increase to …