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A pristine lawn is a source of pride for homeowners. Even the most well-maintained lawns must confront a host of challenges in a given year, and perhaps no challenge is more daunting than drought.
Homeowners may feel helpless when drought strikes and begins to transform their lawns from green...
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We’ve received quite a few questions about best practices for fertilizer applications during hot weather, so here is a set of guidelines for midsummer and hot weather fertility management in lawns, flowers, trees and shrubs, vegetables and...
After a dismal 2020 when people's movements were greatly restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, travel and tourism could increase significantly beginning in the summer of 2021. That's great news for the businesses and workers who make their living in the tourism industry, and it's music to the...
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Vegetable growers across Minnesota are reporting issues with cucumber beetles right now, with many expressing that they’ve never had beetles quite this bad. Crops are now flowering and we are well into the growing season, which puts a...
Summer weekends wouldn't be the same without backyard barbecues. And no backyard barbecue is complete without hamburgers.
The exact origins of the hamburger are unknown, but historians believe this beloved staple of American barbecues can be traced to mid-nineteenth century Germany. According to...
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Drip irrigation releases water directly at the soil surface near plant roots.
We’ve just experienced a couple of weeks of record-setting June temperatures, and meteorologists are predicting that we’ll continue to see above-average...
Getaways come in many forms. A getaway can be restful and relaxing whether it involves a journey to a small island thousands of miles from home or a favorite campsite that's just a few hours away by car.
As the world gradually emerges from a pandemic that put travel on the back burner for billions...
The appeal of camping is undeniable. According to The Business Research Company, a market research and intelligence company, the global camping and caravanning market is expected to grow from just under $40 billion in 2020 to more than $45 billion in 2021. Estimates suggest the market will grow...
Opportunities to engage in outdoor sports abound each spring and summer. Water sports are especially popular during these times of year, as few things evoke the spirit of spring and summer recreation quite as well as activities that involve oceans, lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water....
When the weather warms up, the opportunities to enjoy more time outdoors increase. For many people that means firing up the grill to cook dinners in the backyard and also to host friends and family for outdoor gatherings around the patio.
Barbecuing is enjoyed around the world and is especially...
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