It’s hot, water is at a premium and people want to keep their yards green, definitely not dry, to make them less flammable in case of a wildfire. Don’t sweat this. It’s possible to have a healthy lawn ...

Garden centers and nurseries are bursting with plants that are drought tolerant, pollinator friendly and deer resistant. They also have ground covers, shrubs and trees that are less likely to fuel a ...

The US Army has put the call out for new homegrown uniforms that are not only fire retardant but also insect repellent, and a team led by Dr. Ramaswamy Nagarajan at the University of Massachusetts ...