How to add plants to water features
TEMECULA – Water features can make for relaxing and eye-catching additions to outdoor spaces. According to the online gardening resource Garden Know-How, a water...
USDA encourages the public to protect plants against invasive pests in April
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture declared April 2021 as Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month. The national outreach initiative enlists the public...
4 tips for backyard barbecue success
TEMECULA – When the weather warms up, the opportunities to enjoy more time outdoors increase. For many people that means firing up the grill...
Murrieta to host virtual recycling workshop
MURRIETA – The city of Murrieta is partnering with its waste hauler, Waste Management, to provide a virtual recycling workshop via Zoom Wednesday, April...
5 tips for spring cleaning your finances
TEMECULA – Spring is officially here, and with the new season comes a fresh start and spring cleaning.And according to a recent survey conducted...
Rose Care FUNdamentals for April
Frank BrinesARS Master Consulting RosarianMany gardeners are having – or are about to have – their first flush of blooms. Climate change is influencing...
Lawn watering and fertilizing techniques
TEMECULA – A lush, green lawn is a sight to behold. Many variables are involved in growing and maintaining grass, and water and fertilizer...
6 tips for older adults to travel safely
TEMECULA – One of the perks of getting older is having more time to devote to recreation and traveling.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau,...
How families can comfortably share close quarters
TEMECULA – As the COVID-19 pandemic stretched on, families had to adapt to changing situations. Quarantine proved challenging even for the most resilient people,...
Spring clean your home inside and out
Family FeaturesSpecial to Valley NewsSpring cleaning isn’t just about purging dirt and grime. It’s also the perfect opportunity to take inventory of items around...