3+ week, 3+ day ago  (426+ words) NEW BEDFORD " With spring planting season underway, Standard-Times readers have made their choice clear: Klein Greenhouse is a favorite local destination with a giant green thumb up for garden plants, flowers, herbs and more based on our latest poll. "We're…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago  (698+ words) One cannot miss noticing the dwarf poinciana (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) as it stands out and brightens the landscape with its showy reddish-orange and yellow flowers. It will often be seen in the landscape as an ornamental accent tree. It has multiple…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (604+ words) Pulling weeds is an annoying chore homeowners must keep up with during the spring and summer. It becomes even more of an annoyance if you're consistent with lawn maintenance, but your neighbor isn't. So, can weeds spread from lawn to…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (936+ words) Coffee grounds may have a short-term repellent effect on ants but are not effective for long-term control or infestations. DIY baits like borax and sugar can help early on. For severe infestations, professional pest control is recommended. The summer months…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (649+ words) A pest crawling and eating a garden leaf - Pexels Gardens across America can turn into battlefields faster than expected when pests show up uninvited. Aphids, slugs, beetles, and caterpillars do not wait politely before they move in and start feeding....

2+ hour, 58+ min ago  (312+ words) Traditional lead-acid lawn mower batteries need to be replaced every three to five years, while lithium-ion batteries last five to seven years. How Often Do I Need To Replace A Riding Lawn Mower Battery? While a riding lawn mower might…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (928+ words) Coffee grounds may have a short-term repellent effect on ants but are not effective for long-term control or infestations. DIY baits like borax and sugar can help early on. For severe infestations, professional pest control is recommended. The summer months…...

9+ hour, 3+ min ago  (233+ words) When clothes moths invade a closet, the damage can be devastating. Your favorite cashmere sweater or silk scarf is ruined, while that feather boa you wore to Mardi Gras is a goner. There's not much you can do to repair…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (294+ words) If upgrading your flooring has been at the top of your to-do list, now is the time to check it off while keeping your budget intact. The Home Depot Spring Black Friday Sale'officially live now through April 22'is serving up…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (696+ words) Most homeowners face the same dilemma every spring: spend weekends battling crabgrass and dandelions, or finally admit that lawn care requires more than a trip to the hardware store and good intentions. The reality is that creating a healthy, resilient…...