We’ve all seen people doing it, but is burning leaves, brush, trash and other debris legal in the Bloomington, Indiana, area? The answer, like most things in life, is not always simple. Indiana state laws on open burning The Indiana Department of Environmental...
In the Bloomington, Indiana, area, moles and voles are commonly found in lawns. They are both potential pests for homeowners too because of their aggressive digging and tunneling. It’s important to know what you’re dealing with though in order to know how to respond....
Birds are a beautiful part of the wildlife in Indiana, and it is all our responsibility to make sure they are protected so future generations can also enjoy them. The Migratory Bird Act of 1918 prevents people in the United States from trapping or killing most...
People often ask, “What height should I cut my lawn?” But they don’t always like the answer because it clashes with the way they’ve traditionally done things. We now know much more about what’s healthy, and we know, especially in the summer, mowing your lawn too short...
The impact of late freezes on your plants Much of the Midwest, including here in Indiana, just received snow — in May. You may be wondering what this means for your flowers, trees and other plants you assumed were safe from further freezes until the fall. Is this...
A “weed” is just our name for plants we would rather not have around. Having these nuisance plants in our yards or gardens is not just unsightly; they pilfer the nutrients, water and sunlight that the plants we DO want need to thrive. So, while killing these plants...
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