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How to upgrade your outdoor entertaining spaces for spring and summer

(BPT) - Spring and summer aren't just for outdoor sports, picnics and hikes. The warmer seasons are also a great time to entertain friends and family in your outdoor living spaces.Whether you already …
A Breakthrough Making Grass Seed Smarter and Lawns Greener
(Family Features) In neighborhoods across the country, homeowners are getting extra help in their quest for the elusive, perfect lawn.
Windy days can mean more pollen and more sneezing.
Worsening allergies aren’t your imagination − windy days create the perfect pollen storm
From sending more pollen airborne to breaking up pollen grains, which lets them penetrate deeper into your lungs, the wind is not the allergy sufferer’s friend.
Paint your garden with color: Stunning plants offer effortless beauty
(BPT) - Spring is here, making it the perfect time to dream up your vibrant garden. This year, think of your garden as a personal masterpiece, where colors blend and nature takes center stage. Just …
Window-box gardening has been a Philly tradition since the 1800s. Sonja Dümpelmann, CC BY-SA
The hidden history of Philadelphia’s window-box gardens and their role in urban reform
A landscape historian explains how a Victorian tradition became a tool for social change in 19th- and 20th-century Philadelphia.
Elevate outdoor entertaining with petunias and pansies
(BPT) - Love to entertain? Wave® Petunias and Pansies offer an easy and impactful way to create a welcoming, lively atmosphere for any outdoor gathering. From setting a colorful backdrop to …

(BPT) - Spring is right around the corner, making it the perfect time to start prepping your outdoor spaces for entertaining. From clearing away built-up winter grime on siding to freshening up …
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Planning for spring's garden? Bees like variety and don't care about your neighbors' yards

The Conversation shares new research from University of Tennessee assistant professor Laura Russo showing that bees zero in on the flowers they like and ignore the surrounding landscape.

Transitional gardening: How to choose plants that can thrive moving from cold to warm weather

(BPT) - Keep your garden vibrant all season long with these cold weather-resistant plants.As winter continues to keep temps fluctuating, many gardeners assume their work is done until spring. …
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Here's why caring for an aging parent is taking a toll on women in the 'sandwich' generation
QMedic talked to family caregivers and policy advocates to explore the physical and emotional toll of caregivers in the sandwich generation.
The most popular junk food by state
Hims presents a regional guide to the junk food people in your state crave the most.
How people with disabilities navigate voting hurdles
Votebeat relates how people with disabilities must choose between a few imperfect options in states that haven't adopted electronic absentee voting.
The boom In WNBA popularity
OLBG analyzed the WNBA’s popularity in five key areas: attendance trends, franchise values, in-stadium experience, viewership, and market positioning, which underscore the league's sustainable growth and highlight its status as a leading women's sports league.
What Pope Leo XIV has said about LGBTQ+ people, immigration and abortion
The 19th reports that newly elected Pope Leo XIV, the first American to hold the papacy—as well as the first Peruvian citizen, having been naturalized after working in the country for decades—was born and raised in the Chicago area, ordained as a priest after studying in Rome, and is fluent in Spanish and Italian.