16 Ways To Deter Or Remove Ants Without Killing Your Garden Plants

Ants can be helpful in the garden, but they can also harm your precious flora. Luckily, there are some ways to get rid of ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Citrus quarantine ordered for north San Diego County

The recent detection of citrus-wasting bacteria on a residential tree in San Clemente prompted a new quarantine order from the California Department of Food and Agriculture on Thursday. The new ...
The Florida Times-Union

Thinking about planting citrus trees in your yard? What you should know to get started

Cold-hardy citrus varieties like satsuma mandarins and Sugar Belle oranges can thrive in North Florida despite occasional freezes. Proper planting and care are essential for citrus success, including ...
Chicago Tribune

For a tree under stress, lecanium scale can be unwelcome guest

Garden staff are finding more scale insects and aphids than in past years. A major infestation of lecanium scale was recently found on a large planting of bald cypress at the Garden. The population of ...
Observer

Weekend tornadoes kill 6 in North Dakota and New York, toss trees and train cars

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Two tornadoes that killed six people in North Dakota and New York each had wind speeds topping 100 mph and caused brief but widespread damage as they tore through largely rural ...