The leaves under a Michigan cherry tree this fall can carry a fungus all the way into spring. The cherries were picked months ago, but growers still have work to do. Here’s what goes on in a cherry orchard after harvest, and what you’re seeing when you drive by. 1. Leaf Spot Spray A tart…
Nashville’s average first freeze is Nov. 11, just nine days away. If you own a home in Tennessee, a cold snap is the wrong time to find a problem on your roof. Here are the roof and gutter checks that are easy to skip, so you can get them done before winter hits. 1. Limbs…
Your pool pump isn’t the only equipment a Florida freeze can crack. If you didn’t even know that, settle in for winter pool maintenance 101. Here’s what pool techs wish you knew before that first cold front. 1. Built-In Freeze Modes Pentair’s installation guide for its IntelliFlo variable-speed pump says not to depend on the…
Eighth graders in Spruce Pine petitioned North Carolina to make the Fraser fir its official Christmas tree, and it worked. It’s a fitting honor for a tree that takes a long road to reach your living room. Here are the things North Carolinians don’t know about the Fraser firs grown in their mountains. 1. Treetops…
Your dog can come home from a snowy hike looking fine and still have frostbite you won’t see for days. Here’s what Colorado veterinarians want you to know before your next snowy hike, plus some leash rules. Note: This is general information, not veterinary advice. Cold-weather guidance is subject to change, so talk to your…
Pop quiz: you’ve just moved to North Carolina. Which comes first for your car, the title or the registration? The state has an answer, and it has deadlines for your income taxes, your child’s school records and your dog too. Here’s what to do after you move, and when each deadline hits. Note: This is…
The next time your home internet goes down, your library card might be able to get you back online. Buncombe County Libraries check out Wi-Fi hotspots with unlimited data, and they’re free with your card. You can keep one for two weeks. Here are the free things a library card gets you that North Carolinians…
Toss a slice of bread to the geese at a Pennsylvania state park, and you’ve broken a rule. Here’s which animals you can’t feed, where the rules apply and why feeding backfires on the animals and on you. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Wildlife feeding rules, boundaries and fines are subject to…
If you buy a used truck and discover a hidden flaw, you’ll meet a Louisiana law with a very unusual name. It’s one of several rules rooted in a civil code that dates to 1808, years before Louisiana became a state. Here’s how those laws could affect you, from your will to your home sale,…
The next time you order South Carolina shrimp, we’re going to make you consider what the captain does when the nets start coming up light. Winter closings, night limits and a fleet that’s shrunk over the years make a slow season harder to ride out than you’d think. Here’s how some South Carolina shrimpers have…
