Fourth of July fireworks have raised concerns about air quality in the Las Vegas Valley.
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A new Nevada commission says the celebration of America’s 250th birthday will last more than six months and will involve much more than just fireworks and cookouts.
A middle man in the health care industry responsible for managing prescription drug programs was the subject of a reform debate in the Nevada Legislature this year.
“It’s what happens when you consume too much low-quality online content, which is like junk food for the brain,” Dr. Andreana Benitez says.
Research suggests this safe training method can promote muscle growth and improve joint and tendon health.
Q: Is it a good idea to work coffee grounds into the soil in flower beds? Does it help?
Q: You mentioned that male asparagus plants produce more than female asparagus plants. How do you tell the difference?
Q: I have had a large poinsettia since last Christmas. Is there a way to encourage blooms this year? It seems I read somewhere to put it into a dark place without water for a period of time. Anything you can tell me will help.
Q: I’m composting in plastic trash cans with holes. It’s taking a very long time to make compost, despite adding carbon to my grass clippings and kitchen waste. I water and turn it every few days. What am I doing wrong?
Winter fruit tree pruning starts as soon as leaves drop from the trees. It’s easier to see the branching structure of the tree — I call it the tree’s “architecture” — after the leaves are gone. This is also the time for the major pruning of landscape trees and shrubs.
Q: My son and I are thinking of landscaping his front yard in December. Will plants and trees survive when planted that time of year?
Q: Can I prune fruit trees now, or do I need to wait until they are dormant in January? Will you be giving fruit tree pruning classes again this year?
Q: I live in North Las Vegas and want to plant both a red Bartlett and a Keiffer pear but have limited space. I read about planting two trees in one larger hole. Do you recommend this method?
Q: You wrote about some kind of blanket to wrap your plants with when it gets cold in winter to keep frost from /harming them. Can you tell me where I can buy them?
Q: Do you have a recommended type or brand of asparagus that does well here in Southern Nevada? I read your blog, and you noted the purple varieties are sweeter, but do they grow as well as other types?
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One common sign is wilting, even in watered plants. Afternoon droop or “Flagging” is temporary, a plant’s natural defense. If wilting persists into the evening or morning, it’s a sign
A middle man in the health care industry responsible for managing prescription drug programs was the subject of a reform debate in the Nevada Legislature this year.
The first-of-its-kind “day hospital” will treat patients with acute leukemia, certain types of lymphomas and multiple myeloma.
The UMC Crisis Stabilization Center is Southern Nevada’s first mental health crisis short-term center.
Some of the busiest shifts for eye doctors happen late that night, when people come into hospitals suffering from firework-related injuries.
