We get most of our pruning questions at this time of year. When should I prune my fruit trees? Is it too early to prune my roses? What about dormant oil? Does it really matter? Fruit tree pruning There isn’t a set date for pruning a home orchard. The kind of fruit you’re growing, ...
You may have noticed something unusual recently in the news and among your friends and family. Anxiety and depression, especially among teenagers, is rising drastically. One survey given in all three Utah County school districts suggests that it’s rising as much as 3% to 5% every year. That ...
Rising interest rates have become a hot topic, and for good reason. They influence everything from mortgage rates to credit cards — but they also have a significant impact on retirement savings. As we move into 2025, understanding how higher interest rates affect your financial plans is ...
If you’re planning to start seeds indoors this season, you likely know you’ll need a growing medium (packaged, sterile seed-starting mix is ideal), a sunny windowsill or grow lights and, of course, seeds. But have you given thought to what containers you’ll use? You might be planning ...
It has been about seven months since we have had a week in a Volkswagen, and about three years since we had a Taos. That being said, we were excited to get some time in the newest version of the manufacturer's smallest SUV offering, one that blends efficiency, comfort and adventure-ready ...
Our yard hasn’t been very interesting this winter. What can we do to improve our view for future years? Are there plants I can add that will do well here? There are several ways to add winter interest to your yard. Make a sketch of your general landscape, shrub and flower beds, focusing ...
We always love the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a new hybrid, especially when it comes from Toyota, the brand that has arguably pioneered hybrid technology into what it is today. This past week, we had the chance to test out the new 2025 version of the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, a ...
We have a little lemon tree that is sick. Yellowing leaves. We keep it in a little greenhouse window. Too cold, maybe? I was watering every day, pouring in a large glass. Water was coming out the bottom, so I know it was draining. When it started going yellow, I guessed the problem might be ...
There’s something undeniably exciting about sliding behind the wheel of a brand-new vehicle, especially when it’s a model that breaks new ground for any of the manufacturers that send us vehicles. The 2025 Kia K4 GT-Line is exactly that kind of car — a fresh, dynamic sedan that’s ...
Our family is getting a dog this spring. I’m worried that the dog will cause damage in our yard and garden. What can we do to avoid some of the damage? The most common problems with dogs and landscapes are urine damage to lawns, digging in shrub beds or gardens, and trails worn in the ...
