Rain barrels are incredibly useful, turning rainfall into reliable, clean, free water that can keep your plants nourished during drought and reduce your water bill. However, rain barrels often contain ...

Days ago, Jerry stopped by my website, AsktheBuilder.com. He reads my column each week in his local paper and was perplexed by algae growth on the exterior of his home. Jerry hales from Chesterton, ...

Tuesday, the Knoxville City Council approved a $90,000 dollar contract for the work. It is the third phase of the project that began about two years ago. Last fall, crews repaired a leak at the lake ...

birdbath in midst of foliage with algae in water - Neal Digre/Shutterstock Birdbaths are a great way to keep your backyard aesthetically pleasing. From the pretty designs to the brightly colored birds ...

The scummy green film often seen atop the water at Fountain Lake in William Byrd Park has made it hard for Melissa Logsdon to be proud of living by what she thinks should be recognized more widely as ...

When you think about all the creative ways to boost your home's curb appeal, you probably land on giving your front doors a fresh coat of paint or planting a stunning, pollinator-friendly garden in ...

Recently the Duval County Health Department issued a health alert for toxic blue-green algae in the St. Johns River. The cause of the bloom has been attributed to excess nutrients in the river, ...