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We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often should you wash your hair and more. There...

How to get rid of flies, mosquitoes, gnats and other household insects

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Monarch butterflies are a beautiful thing to see flying through your garden, but the local wasps are eating them up. Here's how to save the caterpillars.

Protect Monarch Butterflies From Wasps In Your Garden With These Tips & Tricks

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This week on Behind The Lens, one year after Calvin Cains III was shot and killed by Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s deputies, his mother and father are still asking for the body cam footage from the incident, and they have filed a federal lawsuit to get it .

Behind The Lens episode 239: ‘It’s unconscionable’

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I live in a cedar shake home, and this year the carpenter bees are beyond being a nuisance. They are causing holes in our siding and soffits, as well as swarming our heads when we go outside to relax on the deck. I realized this year I needed to find a few easy strategies and tactics for keeping these carpenter bees from attacking my home's wooden parts.

How To Keep Carpenter Bees Away From Your Home

Perfect for cooler climates and smaller spaces, this magnolia species will have bees, butterflies, and other pollinators flocking to your garden.

The Gorgeous Magnolia Tree You'll Want To Grow In Your Pollinator Garden

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Our rundown on carpenter from pest control experts reveals everything you need to know about these insects, their infestations, and how to get rid of them

Carpenter ants 101: everything you need to know about the wood-tunneling pests that can infest the walls of your home

It never fails—just as the long days of summer sun arrive, so do the bugs. Annoying flying insects like mosquitoes, gnats, horseflies, fruit flies, or house flies can easily spoil a nice day in the garden or on the patio. There are a lot of products for discouraging flies, but what about more natural ways?

7 Plants That Repel Flies From Your Garden

Do you have an area in your garden where the sun just refuses to shine? Rather than leaving it bare, fill this negative space with plants that thrive in partial to full shade. To help you do so quickly, we asked experts to share fast-growing shade plants that can survive—and flourish—in gardens with little to no sun. From eye-catching foliage plants to colorful blooming varieties, these fast growers will give your shade garden a beautiful boost in no time.

13 Fast-Growing Shade Plants That Thrive With Little to No Sun

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Meteorologist Joe Cioffi

This past weekend was one of the most active severe weather weekends in a long time across the US. Friday thourgh yesterday produced at least 79 tornadoes and when you add in the reports of wind and hail, we are talking nearly 1000 incidents of severe weather. This is the highest number since 2011 which is considered the most active severe weather year on record. Today we see severe weather risks shift back westward from the East Coast to Texas and Oklahoma. In fact the entire state of Texas is under either a "slight" or "enhanced" risk for severe weather with the Central part of the state at the highest risk.

Texas the center of attention for severe storms, & rising risks heavy rains, & flash flooding

If you have mosquitoes buzzing around your home, the flora and fauna of your yard could be to blame. These trees are known to attract and harbor pests.

This Popular Tree Could Be Attracting Mosquitoes And Other Pests To Your Home

Flies can be a real nuisance in the garden, buzzing around and disrupting your peace. Fortunately, nature has provided us with plants that can help repel these pesky insects, as well as some that can actually consume them! By incorporating these plants into your garden, you can enjoy a more pleasant and fly-free outdoor space.

10 Plants That Help Keep Flies Away + 5 That Will Eat Them

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One Natural Ingredient Successfully Keeps Fire Ants Out of the Garden

Gardening Know How

Creating a floral haven for pollinators is one of life’s joys – and monarchs are some of the most precious. Here are the best flowers for monarch butterflies

Attract More Monarchs: 8 Best Flowers For Monarch Butterflies

Gardening Soul

Gardening enthusiasts often look for simple, natural ways to enhance their garden's health and beauty. One surprising yet effective method is hanging a pine cone near your garden.

Why You Should Hang a Pine Cone Near Your Garden

Aphids, those sap-sucking critters, wreak havoc on roses by piercing the plant tissue and draining vital sap. This onslaught can severely weaken the plant, leading to a loss of water and essential rose nutrients and making it more vulnerable to other diseases and pests, which could ultimately be fatal if ignored. The green-fingered gurus at Barnsdale Gardens advise: "As organic gardeners the team's most important weapon against pest and disease is vigilance."

Roses could die this summer if gardeners forget a two-minute job you need to tackle now

Roses are arguably one of the prettiest flowers to keep in your home or yard. Their delicate buds pop off in a splendid range of colors—from soft pink to creamy white to rich burgundy—and they also smell divine. If you’re up for the challenge of propagating roses, you...

How to Grow Roses From Cuttings in 6 Steps

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If you love watching hummingbirds dart and flash, adding plants to attract them will give you hours of pleasure. These tiny birds eat plant nectar. That means they love flowers that make it happen.

Want Your Garden To Attract Hummingbirds? Add These Charming Plants

Gardening can be a fulfilling and therapeutic hobby, but it comes with its challenges, one of the most common being pests. Fortunately, nature has provided us with beautiful flowers that not only add charm and color to our gardens but also act as natural pest repellents. Integrating these flowers into your garden can help reduce the need for chemical pesticides and create a healthier, more eco-friendly environment.

10 Flowers That Repel Pests Naturally

Growing plants under trees can be challenging due to limited sunlight and competition for nutrients and water. However, many beautiful and resilient plants thrive in these conditions.

25 Beautiful Plants That Grow Well Under Trees

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Of Caterpillars, Moths, and Butterflies

BALDWIN, WI – Dr. Robert Marquis, noted botanist, biologist, and insect expert, will share his insights on caterpillars,...

Of Caterpillars, Moths, and Butterflies

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