The corn starch yields a material called polylactic acid or PLA which can be extracted from corn, as well as from rice or ...

"Great tip." Gardener shares money-saving tip for when to water plants: 'Absolutely right' first appeared on The Cool Down.

For sheer "flower power," few landscape shrubs can match the colorful elegance of rhododendrons. Available in a wide array of colors including white, pink, red, lavender and deep purple, their flowers ...

The beaches here are some of the cleanest and prettiest in New Jersey. The Cape May Lighthouse stands tall at 157 feet and ...

Raspberries are a fast-growing and delicious fruit that is easy to grow in a home garden. The only downside is that they can ...

Owning a lawn is kind of a pain, in a lot of ways. Sure, it looks nice to have that sea of lush green around the house, but it's a lot of work to maintain, and it uses up valuable water besides.

Dogwoods, in the genus Cornus, are among the most versatile native shrubs. With seasonal interest, tolerance of less than ...

Let me tell you, there's nothing quite like the feeling of harvesting your first perfectly ripe tomato from a raised bed you built with your own hands. I still remember the pride I felt when I picked ...

A property owner discovered the eaglets as he was preparing for an oncoming storm, the World Bird Sanctuary in Missouri said.

Portland Fire & Rescue Lt. Laurent Picard walks the property of Allison Couch and Thomas Soals during a free wildfire risk ...

Denver Water enforces watering rules starting May 1, restricting lawn watering between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., and limiting it to ...

Invasive plants can take over your yard and kill off other bushes and trees. Here are some you should avoid if you live on ...