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Protect landscapes from wildlife and more over the winter

Landscapes are vulnerable to the elements during the cold weather months. Everything from de-icing products to hungry animals to the weight of snow can affect trees, shrubs and other plants. Just because certain greenery will go dormant during the winter doesn't mean landscape maintenance ends when...

How to protect nature when enjoying the great outdoors

Few getaways can reinvigorate the mind and body like a day spent in the great outdoors. The rewards of a day spent outside aren't just figments of the imagination. The online medical resource WebMD notes that exposure to the great outdoors can improve sleep cycles, boost self-esteem, reduce anxiety...

How to protect yourself when traveling alone

As the world continues to open up after years of pandemic-related shutdowns, the public has rekindled its love affair with travel. Many people are eager to escape their backyards or hometowns and embrace new travel itineraries. Scheduling conflicts may not allow every person to travel with family...

How to control tarnished plant bug while protecting pollinators

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Photo: Flowers that were fed on by tarnished plant bug nymphs during bloom develop into "catfaced" fruitlets. University of Maine Extension. Key Points: Tarnished plant bug (TPB) is the most economically significant pest of...

The many groups that make up the United States Military

The United States military is one of the largest and most impressive military forces in the world. The United Service Organizations reports there are roughly 1.3 million active-duty service members. The U.S. military works to protect and defend Americans and American interests domestically and...

All-natural ways to protect food gardens from pests

Homeowners frequently enhance their outdoor living spaces with attractive plants and trees. When that greenery also produces food, the results can be both beauty and bounty. People who plant vegetable gardens and fruit trees in their yards can be blessed with an abundance of fresh pickings once it'...

How to protect your devices from cyber attacks

Cyberattacks are on the rise. Highly publicized attacks like the one that targeted Colonial Pipeline in May 2021 have sent multibillion dollar businesses into crisis mode, and such attacks affect everyone, including private citizens. The rise in remote working that resulted due to the COVID-19...

Tip: Time to fence against critters

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Fence shrubs and young trees now to protect them from animal browsing. Mice, voles, rabbits and deer all like to nibble and gnaw on the thin bark of shrubs like blueberry, viburnum, Euonymus, maple, birch, and others during the cold winter...

The deer ate my blueberry bush!

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Deer frequent my backyard hoping to find tasty garden treats. If the wildlife scene in your neighborhood is anything like mine, the only way to keep deer and rabbits off of your fruit plants is some sort of physical protection. If I don...

Protect your parks: 4 ways to keep facilities clean

Parks have long been popular places to congregate. Facilities vary, but many parks offer various amenities - from walking or biking trails to dog runs to fitness areas. And while thousands of individuals and families visit parks each year, when the COVID-19 pandemic was declared in early 2020,...