Earth Day 2013: The Face of Climate Change

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The theme of this year’s Earth Day is The Face of Climate Change. Drought, melting arctic ice and other disasters have been attributed to climate change by scientists. These things can make the face of climate change seem pretty grim, but fortunately, there is a positive side. Businesses, organizations and individuals who are doing their part to improve the planet are the positive faces of climate change. This year, on April 22, over a billion...
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Louisiana State Flower: Magnolia

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Few flowers say southern grace and charm like the Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora), so it comes as no surprise that it was chosen as Louisiana’s state flower in 1900. Louisiana shares this gorgeous flower with Mississippi, where it was selected to be the state flower in 1938. The Magnolia tree is a deciduous evergreen, meaning it drops its leaves, but they stay green year round.  At the end of the tree’s branches, large Magnolia flowers form....
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8 Mosquito Repelling Plants for Your Yard

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With all the time and effort you have put in to your landscape, you want to be able to sit outside and enjoy it, either alone or with friends gathered. Sometimes though, it is hard to enjoy being outdoors when you have to deal with annoying mosquitoes. Wouldn’t it be great if you could discourage them from even coming into your yard? That would be so much better than spraying yourself and your children with...
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Kentucky State Flower: Goldenrod

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Goldenrod (Solidago gigantea) was chosen as Kentucky‘s state flower in 1926. Kentucky shares this cheerful state flower with Nebraska. Goldenrod is also the state wildflower of Illinois. The name Solidago comes from a Latin word meaning “to make whole or heal.” People who suffer from seasonal allergies may scoff at this, but studies have shown that Goldenrod is not really the cause of hay fever that makes people so miserable. The real culprit is ragweed....
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Quick and Easy Lawn Care Tips

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As the temperatures begin to warm up, and visions of frolicking about outside are dance through our heads, one other thing is clearly evident – Spring lawn chores have returned! You don’t have to break your back to maintain a vital and healthy looking lawn that you and your family can enjoy year-round. Here are some useful pointers to help you keep your grass in good shape: Start your lawn care in early spring by...
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