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Home & Garden

Planting a garden? Skip these plants toxic to dogs

Planting a garden? Skip these plants toxic to dogs

  • Amy DeYoung USA Today

In 2025 alone, ASPCA Poison Control staff assisted with over 12,900 plant exposures in dogs.  

When it comes to pruning hydrangeas, be sure to know which variety you're growing

When it comes to pruning hydrangeas, be sure to know which variety you're growing

  • Rosanne Loparco USA Today Network

Hydrangeas are prized for their beautiful flowers. To make sure you get those blooms, it's critical that you know when to prune them.

9 tips for moving houseplants outdoors for the summer without killing them

9 tips for moving houseplants outdoors for the summer without killing them

  • Sheryl Geerts BHG.com

Moving your favorite houseplants outdoors can give them a boost. Plus, it’s easy to do once you know how.

15 Great & Unique HOUSEPLANTS to Grow

15 Great & Unique HOUSEPLANTS to Grow

  • Plant Vibrations with Devin Wallien

Last week we looked at 15 Bad houseplants (https://youtu.be/qUOLNRu4ftM) I would not waste my time or money growing indoors again. So in this video I document 15 indoor plants that I have grown for years and consider to be 'great' plants worth growing, each of which portends certain unique c…

Add these Soil Ingredients to your Houseplants and Watch them Flourish - with Premium Recipe

Add these Soil Ingredients to your Houseplants and Watch them Flourish - with Premium Recipe

  • Plant Vibrations with Devin Wallien

When growing houseplants it is extremely important that you provide them with the betting potting soil blend that you can. In this video I go through many different ingredients that you will find in houseplant potting mixes, breaking down why each one is used and what it actually is so that …

How to allergy-proof your home for spring

How to allergy-proof your home for spring

  • Katelyn Squiers BHG.com

Spring brings blooming flowers and warmer weather, but for allergy sufferers, it also marks the return of sneezing fits and itchy eyes.

Mulching your garden? What to use and what to avoid

Mulching your garden? What to use and what to avoid

  • Paul Cappiello Yew Dell Botanical Gardens Louisville Courier Journal

Mulching the garden is a pretty straightforward thing to do well, but it is one of those garden tasks on which many people miss the mark. Let’s hit the basics.

Dog ate chocolate? Here's a quick way to assess the risk

Dog ate chocolate? Here's a quick way to assess the risk

    Chocolate can be dangerous for your dog. A chocolate toxicity calculator can help determine how severe the risk is if your dog accidentally ate some.

    Try These Quick De-Puffing Fixes When Allergies Hit

    Try These Quick De-Puffing Fixes When Allergies Hit

      Spring may bring sunshine and blooming flowers, but for many it also means dealing with “allergy face,” that familiar mix of puffiness, redness, and irritation. While it’s not a medical term, the symptoms are very real and triggered by the body’s reaction to allergens like pollen. When hista…

      What US Cities Are The Worst For Seasonal Allergies?

      What US Cities Are The Worst For Seasonal Allergies?

        Pollen seasons vary across the US, but some cities were far worse for allergy sufferers last year, according to a new report from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).

        AKC tips on how to read your dog’s facial expressions

        AKC tips on how to read your dog’s facial expressions

          Although dogs have facial expressions, it can be hard to tell what they are trying to communicate. Here are some tips.

          Summery Strawberry Lemonade Pound Cake Recipe

          Summery Strawberry Lemonade Pound Cake Recipe

            In our summery strawberry lemonade pound cake, two fruity batters are swirled together in a Bundt pan and topped with a sweet and zingy strawberry-lemon glaze for a mouthful of summer in every bite.

            Experienced Dog Owners Say Patience Is the Most Important Lesson

            Experienced Dog Owners Say Patience Is the Most Important Lesson

              When it comes to raising a dog, experienced owners say one lesson matters most: be patient. A survey of 2,000 dog owners found those with over a decade of experience say patience — and consistency — make the biggest difference in a dog’s behavior and well-being. Buzz60's Maria Mercedes Galup…

              Budget-Friendly Materials to Pave Your Garden Path

              Budget-Friendly Materials to Pave Your Garden Path

                Sometimes the right path isn’t the easiest one, though you’re in luck! Follow these tips and tricks for an easy and affordable new garden path! The best thing about it? You can choose your pathway material from the comfort of your own home! Pennygem’s Chloe Hurst has the story!

                Movies

                Attending theater in New York offers a different experience | Streamed & Screened podcast

                Attending theater in New York offers a different experience | Streamed & Screened podcast

                Nicolas Cage revels in being 'a Spider-Man for aging adults'

                Nicolas Cage revels in being 'a Spider-Man for aging adults'

                Tubi series highlights soccer star Weston McKennie as he preps for the World Cup

                Tubi series highlights soccer star Weston McKennie as he preps for the World Cup

                Review: ‘Tuner’ gives Leo Woodall a symphony of possibilities

                Review: ‘Tuner’ gives Leo Woodall a symphony of possibilities

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                8 ways a mammogram can help you lead a better, healthier life

                8 ways a mammogram can help you lead a better, healthier life

                Content by Shenandoah Medical Center. Find out how a mammogram can help empower you to take charge of your health, confidence and future.

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                The walleye whisperer: Your two adventurous spots for landing trophy fish this summer

                The walleye whisperer: Your two adventurous spots for landing trophy fish this summer

                Content by Ballard's Resort. Read the tale of amateur angler Doobie Flathers, one of the most prolific walleye fishermen of his time.

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                Shinrin-yoku: Recharge your spirit with the Japanese art of forest bathing

                Shinrin-yoku: Recharge your spirit with the Japanese art of forest bathing

                Get Healthy. If you’re feeling mentally or emotionally worn down, a forest bath may be just the ticket to clear and cleanse your mind and spirit. Here are a few tips on how to make the most of the experience.

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                What is best solution for unwanted hair in sensitive places?

                What is best solution for unwanted hair in sensitive places?

                Content by Milan Laser Hair Removal. These laser hair removal experts share their observations and insights about the benefits of Brazilian laser hair removal vs. Brazilian waxing.

                Shopping

                Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

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                Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31 (UI Athletics)

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

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