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Move over, murder hornets: There’s a new bug in town — and it’s coming for your lawn
January 19, 2021
Jan. 10, 2021 at 6:00 am Updated Jan. 11, 2021 at 7:59 am By Sandi Doughton Seattle Times staff reporter By 9 o’clock on a frosty morning, crows were already rototilling a baseball field in Seattle’s Delridge neighborhood. Prowling in groups of three and four, the glossy birds yanked up clumps of grass and poked through the exposed clods. Gulls circled overhead but didn’t land — yet.
Read MoreSouth Portland bans synthetic fertilizers
December 1, 2020
The ban, geared toward protecting the waters of Casco Bay, is part of new changes to the city's pesticide ordinance. BY SEAN MURPHY THE FORECASTER SOUTH PORTLAND — The South Portland City Council approved a new ban on synthetic fertilizers citywide last week, mirroring similar language already spelled out regarding use of pesticides. Sustainability Director Julie Rosenbach said this week that the new ban, effective Dec. 7, will “move the city toward organic land care practices.”
Read MoreWe know how to manage stormwater runoff into the Indian River Lagoon. Let's implement it | Opinion
December 1, 2020
Written By: Dave Botto The Indian River Lagoon is one of the most valuable coastal wildlife habitats in Florida. It is an estuary of national significance and has been internationally featured as one of the most diverse estuaries in North America.
Read MorePROTEIN MAY PROTECT AGAINST LYME DISEASE BACTERIA
November 20, 2020
NOVEMBER 16TH, 2020 POSTED BY BESS CONNOLLY MARTELL-YALE YALE UNIVERSITY Researchers have discovered a protein that helps protect hosts from infection with the tick-borne spirochete that causes Lyme disease. The finding may help diagnose and treat this infection.
Read MoreTake these final fall steps to prepare trees, lawn and landscaping for the winter
November 16, 2020
Written by for for St. George News November 10, 2020 Stock image, St. George News FEATURE — Before giving up on gardening for the season, it’s important to finish strong by properly preparing your yard and garden for a long winter’s nap. Consider these tips. Pruning
Read MoreClimate change expected to make Bay cleanup 10% harder
November 16, 2020
Karl Blankenship Nov 10, 2020 Updated Nov 12, 2020 The nutrients nitrogen and phosphorus cause algae blooms that cloud the water. A gradually increasing trend in rainfall is driving more nutrient pollution off the land and into streams. Dave Harp
Read MoreGalaxy Diagnostics Launches the Most Sensitive Test Available for Direct Detection of Lyme Disease
November 16, 2020
Science Leader in the Testing of Flea and Tick Borne Illness Introduces the Nanotrap® Urine Test for Lyme Borreliosis NEWS PROVIDED BY Galaxy Diagnostics, Inc. Nov 10, 2020, 09:01 ET
Read MoreChesapeake Bay gets good news: Dead zones shrank this year
November 6, 2020
By DAVE RESS DAILY PRESS | NOV 03, 2020 AT 7:50 AM
Read MoreEARLY NOVEMBER IS TIME TO CONTROL LAWN WEEDS AND FERTILIZE
November 6, 2020
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Read MoreThink you’re done with the garden? Take time now to fertilize for sweet spring lawn
November 6, 2020
BY DENNIS PATTON SPECIAL TO THE STAR NOVEMBER 02, 2020 08:00 PM, UPDATED NOVEMBER 05, 2020 02:28 PM The concept of the perfect American lawn is evolving. Not everyone desires a high-input lawn rivaling that of an exceptionally maintained golf course. Some are reconsidering the amount of fertilizer, water and weed controls used each year. Instead, they are moving toward a more eco-friendly lawn.
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