There are small, white, slightly fuzzy bugs infesting the new growth of my hibiscus plants. What are they, and do I need to take steps to control them? — Jennifer Those are pink hibiscus mealybugs.

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Only seven months after it launched, a new program is boosting the use of ignition interlock devices in Yakima County DUI cases, state and local officials say. A $50,000 state grant is funding a three ...

There are misconceptions about the addictiveness of cannabis and many users are struggling with dependency Amy knew it wasn’t great. But there she was, at the bottom of a dumpster, desperately ...

Mulch is another valuable tool for limiting weed growth in gardens and landscaped areas. Before applying mulch, existing perennial weeds such as bindweed, thistles, ground ivy, and quackgrass should ...

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Weeds and grass can easily take root between patio stones, but before you spray these plants with chemicals, there's a far ...

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