The Southern Nevada Health District is investigating “travel-associated” cases of Legionnaires’ disease at a resort in Laughlin.
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Nevada ranked as the 42nd least healthiest state in the country due to a number of factors including a rise in both drug use and unemployment.
Yair Horn, 47, spent nearly 500 days as a hostage after being kidnapped Oct. 7, 2023.
At a time when productivity means optimizing every second and screens blur the line between work and home, some people are slowing down and disconnecting.
Building and maintaining muscle mass is important for everyone, regardless of age — and one of the strongest predictors of long-term health.
Q: Two years ago I planted Thompson seedless grapes. The first two years there were no grapes, and I did not expect any fruit. This year, there are leaves and no fruit. They were pruned the same way as my red seedless grapes, which were very prolific. Is there something special that I must do to make the vine produce?
Q: This year has been the worst for weeds and grass coming up through the rocks. I’ve tried Bayer Advanced all-in-one concentrate that acted like a fertilizer and strengthened their growth. I got Roundup weed and grass killer concentrate. Two weeks later and the grass is coming up like I planted it. What do you suggest I use to spray on this grass to kill it?
Q: Could you provide me with a copy of the mulch trial you conducted on fruit trees several years ago? You randomly applied mulch to different fruit trees and grew some without mulch and had some remarkable results.
Q: During the first year with my apricot tree, I sprayed it with soapy water to control aphids. Every day I check the leaves, but the apids never stop. Is this good a spray to use?
Areas of breathtaking natural beauty lie within driving distance of Las Vegas, offering families with young children the opportunity to explore unspoiled wilderness without long treks.
Q: I was reading up on controlling the leaf-footed plant bugs on my pistachio and almond trees and came across a recommendation by the University of California to use a pesticide containing bifenthrin. I see some Ortho products for lawn and garden contain bifenthrin. Is this a pyrethrin or something similar like you are recommending? Could this be used to spray the almond and pistachio every two to three weeks until it gets hot?
Let’s talk about wind damage. If you didn’t sustain wind damage to your landscape, you are extremely lucky. It was fortunate these high winds occurred early in the season, and many trees were not yet full of leaves. If it had been a few weeks later, the damage would have been worse.
Q: I’m curious if there is any reason other than drought or overwatering that would cause my donut peach growing in a container to wilt within 24 hours? I pruned the dead branches off and touched very little of the live wood.
Q: How close do I need to plant a pollinator tree? I want to plant more fruit trees and was curious how close it needs to be? My neighbors have various fruit trees, and I am about a half mile from Gilcrease Orchard. Is this close enough to be effective, or should I plant my own?
Spring may be the best time to visit Zion National Park, offering delights unique to the season. You can get double your value for springtime days spent here by participating in the varied educational workshops offered through the Zion Canyon Field Institute.
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Happy New Year! A new year brings new beginnings and new opportunities to enrich our lives. This year, I encourage you to find that enrichment in the garden. Although the winter chill is still here, now is the time to start preparing your garden for a bountiful harvest of warm-season crops. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or a first-time newbie, proper preparation is the secret to a thriving desert garden.
Yair Horn, 47, spent nearly 500 days as a hostage after being kidnapped Oct. 7, 2023.
Building and maintaining muscle mass is important for everyone, regardless of age — and one of the strongest predictors of long-term health.
Choosing a nursing home for a loved one is a very important decision that requires careful evaluation and homework.
The complaint, filed Tuesday in federal court in Las Vegas, claims a high priest ordained within the church had raped the girl when she was 10 until she was 15.
