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Why do flowers smell?

Imagine walking through a tropical forest as a sweet scent wafts through the air. A little farther down the path, the putrid stench of rotting flesh makes you catch your breath. Upon investigation, you find that both odors originate from flowers – but why do flowers smell like anything at all? ...

How to keep your garden on-trend with petunias this spring

(BPT) - Excited to elevate your garden into a trending oasis destination this spring? If you're like many gardeners, you likely approach your outdoor living area with a discerning designer's …

Cherry blossoms – celebrated in Japan for centuries and gifted to Americans – are an appreciation of impermanence and spring

Cherry blossoms mark the beginning of spring. Various festivals are regularly organized in California, Colorado, Georgia, Tennessee and Washington, D.C., to celebrate the bloom of cherry trees. …

A rare, historically massive cicada season is coming: How to protect your lawn, trees, and landscaping

With 2024 expected to be a historic year for cicada emergence, Pest Gnome put together a comprehensive primer on these insects: from which areas of the country will see the greatest number of cicadas to what every homeowner can do to protect their lawn and landscaping.

How to create an Insta-worthy outdoor living space

(BPT) - Social media has changed the ways people engage with content and seek inspiration. Thanks to ever-evolving technology and algorithms, you have the ability to find new ideas instantly. Need a …

Bring vitality to gardens in the shade with impatiens: Your new burst of living color!

(BPT) - Ready to fill your garden with striking colors this spring? Look to Beacon® Impatiens from PanAmerican Seed®, the gardener’s favorite versatile plant for partial to deep shade …

(BPT) - Spring is just around the corner! As you make your list of spring cleaning chores, don’t forget to add lawn care to the to-do list.“The key to a healthy, robust lawn is …
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(BPT) - Ditch the boring broccoli and say hello to a purple powerhouse! Want to spice up your salads beyond the usual suspects? Then buckle up, veggie adventurer, because we're about to embark on a …
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Top 10 U.S. cities with the healthiest residents
SmartAsset ranked 100 of the largest U.S. cities to find the healthiest places based on 10 metrics including obesity, physical … Read More
The land trust helping India's 'slum-dwelling' women design climate-resilient homes
Next City looks at how, amid soaring temperatures and floods, women in India's cramped informal settlements are replacing their homes … Read More
America's biggest universal basic mobility experiment is taking place in L.A.
Next City looks at early data behind a "mobility wallet" pilot program that is giving South L.A. residents $150 per month to spend on … Read More
Will 2024 voter turnout be the same as in the 2020 presidential election?
Just over two-thirds of adults in the U.S. voted in 2020, but from state to state, turnout ranged from 54% to 80%, leaving a lot of … Read More
Population growth is greatest in these US states
Way.com looks at Census Bureau data to see which states are losing or gaining the most people. Read More