Lawn and Garden

Gardeners see moisture, minimal storm damage (Rapid City Journal)

13 May 2008

Echoing their agrarian ancestry from spring blizzards past, gardeners said the storm that powered through the Black Hills last week could have been a lot worse. A cool spring helped keep trees from leafing out too early and prevented a lot of potential damage, garden experts and novices said.

Celebrating the Seasons - Make Your Gardens and Lawn Safe for Pets (McKinney Messenger)

13 May 2008

(Family Features) - Garden products can be harmful to pets, so always take precautions to keep your animal companions safe. Some pesticides -- and even some fertilizers -- can be hazardous if they are ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the pads on the animals' feet.

Curb Summer Spending (AskMen)

13 May 2008

Curb summer spending and save some money When summer arrives, our thoughts often turn to vacations to the Caribbean, visits with family and friends, blasting the A/C to stay cool, lawn and garden work, barbecue parties, terrace get-togethers, and other things like camping and the great outdoors.