How to Add an Easy DIY Water Feature to Your Garden
Photo: Gardens by Design (Shutterstock) Water can help your garden feel more tranquil—and it can encourage birds and other wildlife to spend more time in your yard. Adding a water…
How to See Rare ‘Night-Shining’ Clouds, Thanks to Climate Change
Photo: Anna Anikina (Shutterstock) The age of the noctilucent cloud is upon us. Night-shining clouds are historically rare, beautiful formations of shimmering ice crystals hanging in the upper atmosphere that…
What to Do If You Find an Injured Bird
Photo: Leonard Jerry Horsford (Shutterstock) You don’t need to intervene if you find a baby bird. Truly, fledglings don’t need your help. But an injured bird is another matter. If…
Why You Should Always Close Your Windows During Fireworks
Photo: ChompooSuppa (Shutterstock) Love them or hate them, fireworks have been an American fourth of July staple since 1777. And while the displays have become more elaborate since then, the…
The Difference Between Power Strips and Surge Protectors
Photo: Elena Elisseeva (Shutterstock) With the exception of your bathroom, you probably have multiple appliances, devices, lighting, and electronics is most rooms in your home—all of which need to be…
How to Plant a Tapestry Lawn (and Why You Should)
Photo: ThomBal (Shutterstock) After decades of the assumption that a proper lawn must be made up of a single type of uniformly green—and freshly mown—grass, people are realizing that there…
Water Warrior Ayyappa Masagi
Karnataka: A good monsoon forecast is a relief to everyone – whether directly involved in agriculture or not. But Karnataka farmer, Ayyappa Masagi, says that with good rainwater usage farmers…
Plant These Succulents to Attract Pollinators to Your Garden
Photo: VicOliver (Shutterstock) When we think of plants that attract pollinating insects, flowers with stamens, pistils, and visible pollen come to mind. But not everyone lives in an area where…
The Difference Between Blackouts and Brownouts
Photo: FranciscoDania (Shutterstock) With temperatures and humidity levels soaring across the country, many people are cranking up their air conditioning. And while that’s completely understandable, doing so could result in…
When You Should Use Sugar on Your Lawn (and When You Shouldn’t)
Photo: Sashko (Shutterstock) Those who opt to plant and maintain traditional lawns may like the look of the lush, green grass surrounding their home, but don’t necessarily want to use…