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How to allergy-proof your home for spring

Katelyn Squiers BHG.com

Spring brings blooming flowers and warmer weather, but for allergy sufferers, it also marks the return of sneezing fits and itchy eyes.

Mulching your garden? What to use and what to avoid

Paul Cappiello Yew Dell Botanical Gardens Louisville Courier Journal

Mulching the garden is a pretty straightforward thing to do well, but it is one of those garden tasks on which many people miss the mark. Let’s hit the basics.

Plastic garden gear can add microplastics to the soil. Here are some alternatives

JESSICA DAMIANO Associated Press

Soil contains millions of beneficial microorganisms, like bacteria and fungi, but it can also harbor microplastics. So, what's a health- and environment-conscious gardener to do?

Try These Quick De-Puffing Fixes When Allergies Hit

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Spring may bring sunshine and blooming flowers, but for many it also means dealing with “allergy face,” that familiar mix of puffiness, redness, and irritation. While it’s not a medical term, the symptoms are very real and triggered by the body’s reaction to allergens like pollen. When hista…

Strawberry pots aren't just for the fruit. Its 'windows' make for striking, efficient displays

JESSICA DAMIANO Associated Press

Strawberry pots, those odd planters with windows and balconies, are more versatile than they seem.

What US Cities Are The Worst For Seasonal Allergies?

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Pollen seasons vary across the US, but some cities were far worse for allergy sufferers last year, according to a new report from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).

Gravel gardens can cut wildfire and heat risks. It's being used outside fire zones too

JESSICA DAMIANO Associated Press

A simple switch from organic mulch to gravel can help cut wildfire risk and save water. Now, that strategy is becoming trendy in other regions.

Summery Strawberry Lemonade Pound Cake Recipe

In our summery strawberry lemonade pound cake, two fruity batters are swirled together in a Bundt pan and topped with a sweet and zingy strawberry-lemon glaze for a mouthful of summer in every bite.

Soil is the foundation of your garden. Keep it healthy!

Soil is not just "dirt." It's a living ecosystem teeming with nutrients, organic matter and billions of organisms like bacteria, fungi, insects and invertebrates like worms.

How to save money on garden gear with some creative recycling

With prices for many things creeping up this year, gardeners shopping for supplies might be looking to tighten their tool belts.

Budget-Friendly Materials to Pave Your Garden Path

Sometimes the right path isn’t the easiest one, though you’re in luck! Follow these tips and tricks for an easy and affordable new garden path! The best thing about it? You can choose your pathway material from the comfort of your own home! Pennygem’s Chloe Hurst has the story!

How To Identify False Spring & Protect Your Plants.,

The initial burst of sunshine and warmer temperatures may be a welcome sight, but more often than not, it is a false dawn. When spring-like temperatures arrive earlier than usual, they are typically followed by wintery conditions, hence the term “false spring.” If you’re planning on gardenin…

A glossary to help cut through seed-packet jargon and confidently plant indoors

Planting seeds sounds straightforward. But one look at the back of a jargon-filled seed packet can have you spewing expletive-filled rants to no one in particular.