Your neighborhood is home to all sorts of amazing animals, from racoons, squirrels and skunks to birds, bugs and snails. Even if you don’t see them, most of these creatures are leaving evidence of ...

Unlike many plants, hostas don’t need a lot of winter protection. In most zones, they don’t need frost covers or blankets, even during harsh winters. In fact, a season of frost and dormancy actually ...

Prune hostas in fall after frost for tidy beds, but waiting until spring protects crowns and roots. In summer, remove dead or damaged leaves and spent flowers to keep plants healthy. Always cut with ...

You should definitely cut your hostas back in the fall to allow the plant to focus its energy on creating new growth after the winter has passed. Early fall is also a good time to divide hostas.

Would you eat this? Louisiana officials are warning the state’s cooks to be wary if they try to eat the invasive giant apple snails spreading in swamps. The snails are native to South America.

Find out more about the plethora of unique wildlife at the Everglades National Park, and find out if you know some of the ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Ned is a perfectly nice snail. If he had a dating profile, it might read: good listener, stable home, likes broccoli, seeks love. But he’s already exhausted his local options ...

"Black sea bass are bullies and they displaced the fluke," said TJ Karbowski, owner of Clinton-based Rock and Roll Charters. "They are destroying our entire ecosystem." ...

Snail mucin can hydrate and make your skin look younger. Test a small amount first, especially if you have allergies. You may use snail mucin as part of your skincare routine daily or a few times a ...

As the days shorten, temperatures drop and trees start to change color, Colorado’s black bear population is packing in the calories for winter. Each fall, bears start to ramp up their daily caloric ...

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