(ARA) – With summer on the horizon, families will be heading to backyards across the country for picnics, sports games and to simply soak up the sun. A lush green lawn is the perfect setting for these activities and will be the envy of the neighborhood. How does one achieve that well-manicured, stadium-style lawn? Many [...]
Gardening: America’s new favorite pastime

(ARA) – More than 41 million Americans planted vegetable gardens in 2009 – a number expected to increase as food costs climb, according to a recent Gardening Trends Research Report. When you factor in flowers, herbs and fruits, it’s difficult to find a home where people are not working the soil on a warm sunny [...]
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Fail-proof gardening tips from the pros

(ARA) – With so many plant choices, picking the perfect plants that will thrive in your garden can seem overwhelming – even for experienced gardeners. Rather than randomly buying plants that are attractive in the displays and hoping they’ll live once you get them home, there’s a smarter way to shop. Check out these tips [...]
Which deicers cause the least damage to your car?

(ARA) – Winter storms are here and winter maintenance crews are working hard to clear the roads and melt the ice. Salt, sand and liquid deicers are applied routinely to improve road conditions. As you drive your car on those products, you can be thankful that they are readily available and working hard to keep [...]
Winter blunderland: Public holds officials accountable for winter snowstorm responses

(ARA) – When heavy snow is in the forecast, kids aren’t the only ones looking for the first sign of white flakes, wondering what their fate will be. Public officials and the people who work for them are just as anxious because they know children’s parents and their other constituents will judge them by their [...]





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