Proper pruning helps protect trees from storm damage

A lot of the damage to trees during the recent snowstorm could have been avoided. Local tree experts explain how consistent, thoughtful pruning makes all the difference.

Prune, but don't commit 'crape murder'

Trees and plants suited to the Dallas area

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Club soda won't kill fire ants, but this recipe will
The information in the e-mail sounds too good to be true: Pouring club soda (carbonated water) onto a fire ant mound will kill the ferocious little ankle-biters.

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