mosquitoes, and other insects. Instead of relying on harsh insecticides, why not take a more serene, eco-friendly approach by using plants to naturally repel these pests? READ MORE: A natural ...

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To keep them at bay, many of us will reach for the bottle of insect repellent or citronella candles in order to avoid the bite and incessant itching that comes with it. But how do these repellents ...

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Residents are encouraged to help reduce seasonal mosquitoes, which are making themselves known around the region following ...

The city’s annual Mulchfest rang out the holiday season this year by setting a record for harvesting old Christmas trees in a normal year — as some 52,000 of the holiday pines were processed ...

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Certain trees survived, according to Cal Fire, because they have a natural adaptation to withstand fire, such as thick bark, a shape that sheds embers and higher moisture content than the structur ...