Category: Garden and Landscaping

Strong, damaging Santa Ana winds are expected to bring an extreme wildfire threat to Southern California Monday through Tuesday as the landscape remains dangerously starved and firefighters continue to work to fully contain the wildfires that have killed at least 27 people and thousands of homes were destroyed this month. While an offshore wind pattern… Continue reading Strong Santa Ana winds are expected to increase the fire danger in Southern California

Landscape photographers subject their equipment to some very demanding environments, from rain to snow to freezing temperatures and more. Bad weather tends to present unique landscape conditions, making difficult weather the best time to be outside. But how robust is your camera? For professional landscape photographer Nigel Danson, taking photos in bad weather is the… Continue reading How robust is your camera?

Listen to the audio version of this article (generated by AI). Current and former Chemeketa Community College employees may have exposed Social Security numbers and other sensitive information in a breach involving a vendor that manages the retirement plans for tens of thousands of Oregon educators. The college's announcement came after the Salem-Keizer school district… Continue reading Chemeketa Employees Affected by Pension Plan Data Breach

Scott Hodge, owner of Frog and Toad Landscape, said calls have been coming in non-stop from packing up plants to turning off irrigation systems. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A Coastal Bend landscaping company is busy helping residents prepare their homes for the upcoming freeze next week. Scott Hodge, owner of Frog and Toad Landscape, said… Continue reading The Aransas Pass landscaping company is preparing homeowners for the upcoming freeze

As winter continues to take its toll on Philadelphia Temperatures below freezinga small sign that spring is less than two months away. The 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center on March 1, but organizers offered a sneak peek Thursday, introducing “Gardens of Tomorrow” as this year's show theme. The entrance garden… Continue reading A sneak peek at the 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show: news, tickets and more

The technology landscape in the Middle East is currently undergoing significant change, driven by advances in GenAI, Cloud, Digital Reality and Web3. These once futuristic scenarios like AI-powered medical diagnostics and virtual showrooms are quickly becoming a reality. According to IDC, global spending on artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to exceed $500 billion by 2027,… Continue reading The Tech Tsunami: Reshaping the Technology Landscape

At the beginning of last year, French drainpipes experienced a rapid rise in popularity, and this trend shows no sign of stopping. A cursory Google search for this clever drainage solution brings up dozens of forums of gardeners recommending French drains as the only solution to a waterlogged garden. However, French drains are not a… Continue reading 6 French Drainage Alternatives – Cheaper Drainage Solutions

Investigations into the Digital Markets Act are currently under review. The European Commission is reassessing its investigations into major technology companies, including Apple, Meta and Google, under its landmark Digital Markets Act (DMA), it said Financial Times. The review, which covers cases launched since March 2024, comes as tech giants are calling on President-elect Donald… Continue reading The EU is reassessing investigations into big tech companies amid the changing political landscape

FROM: UL Lafayette Marketing and Communications A 5-acre tract of land near Arnaudville, Louisiana, will become a hub for education, science conferences, sustainability workshops and cultural festivals, thanks in part to the expertise of students at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The Levity and Les Deux Bayous STEAM Park site will be designed by… Continue reading UL students design and build a 5-hectare research and entertainment park

Green or gray in the landscape! Published on Monday, January 13, 2025, 9:33 p.m Beautify your outdoor space: Adding fire pits and stone work can be a great way to increase the financial and aesthetic value of your home. (Submitted photo) “If January is the month of change, February is the month of lasting change.… Continue reading Green or gray in the landscape! -Thomasville Times Enterprise