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Paint your garden with color: Stunning plants offer effortless beauty

(BPT) - Spring is here, making it the perfect time to dream up your vibrant garden. This year, think of your garden as a personal masterpiece, where colors blend and nature takes center stage. Just …
Windy days can mean more pollen and more sneezing.
Worsening allergies aren’t your imagination − windy days create the perfect pollen storm
From sending more pollen airborne to breaking up pollen grains, which lets them penetrate deeper into your lungs, the wind is not the allergy sufferer’s friend.
Window-box gardening has been a Philly tradition since the 1800s. Sonja Dümpelmann, CC BY-SA
The hidden history of Philadelphia’s window-box gardens and their role in urban reform
A landscape historian explains how a Victorian tradition became a tool for social change in 19th- and 20th-century Philadelphia.
Elevate outdoor entertaining with petunias and pansies
(BPT) - Love to entertain? Wave® Petunias and Pansies offer an easy and impactful way to create a welcoming, lively atmosphere for any outdoor gathering. From setting a colorful backdrop to …
5 top trends for transforming your outdoor space
(BPT) - Homeowners today are reimagining their outdoor spaces, moving beyond a basic patio and grill to create thoughtfully designed areas that blend style, comfort, and functionality. According to …
Prep your yard for spring: How to refresh your outdoor spaces and create your own oasis
(BPT) - Spring is right around the corner, making it the perfect time to start prepping your outdoor spaces for entertaining. From clearing away built-up winter grime on siding to freshening up …

(BPT) - Keep your garden vibrant all season long with these cold weather-resistant plants.As winter continues to keep temps fluctuating, many gardeners assume their work is done until spring. …
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Transform Your Garden in 2025 with These 10 Award-Winning Plants and Products

(BPT) - As winter turns into spring, it's time for gardeners to consider which plants they'll cultivate in planters, pots and gardens. If you're in the midst of planning your garden and need …

Mistletoe – famous for stolen holiday kisses – is a parasite that steals water and nutrients from other plants

American mistletoe's genus *Phoradendron* means 'thief of trees' in Greek.
This evergreen plant has some tricky ways to get ahead, but it’s a valuable part of the ecosystem.
Lifestyle news
Special education and Trump: What parents and schools need to know
The Hechinger Report outlines step-by-step how dismantling the Education Department might alter services for students with disabilities.
Domestic violence services are in jeopardy, providers say
The Trace reports how the Trump administration's push to cut federal grants has domestic violence groups considering layoffs, reduced hours, and shelter closures.
Earth's orbit is filling up with junk. Greenhouse gases are making the problem worse.
Grist reports that by the end of the century, a shrinking atmosphere could create a minefield for satellites.
Learn about what service dogs can do, and what it takes to certify and protect them
Ollie used data from the Animal Legal and Historical Center to examine requirements for certifying a service dog and how they vary by state.
How much does the average wedding cost?
Experian explains that average wedding costs vary significantly based on region and guest count, with an average cost of about $280 per guest.
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