The average adult body is made up of between 55-60 percent water, which is an indication as to why it's so important to replenish these vital stores. Below are some of the symptoms associated with not ...

The term native plant is fluid and can have many different meanings. In general, native plants are species that were present at the beginning of the European settlement of North America. These plants ...

There are at least 13,000 species of lichens living throughout the world. Lichen species are so numerous and diverse that there are individual exceptions to most general statements about them.

Did you know October 11th is National Coming Out Day? "Coming out" to family, friends, or peers about one's sexual orientation and/or gender identify/expression can be a unique experience that varies ...

With all the things that keep us busy it can be hard to focus on tasks to be productive. Join us to discuss ways to help reduce our stress and increase productivity.

Many gardeners successfully grow figs (Ficus carica) in New Jersey for many years. However, since fig trees are evergreen plants in warmer climates, some type of low temperature protection is needed.

Hydrangeas are great plants for the garden whose many benefits have been well recognized by gardeners over the centuries. They provide floral and occasionally foliar interest beginning in late spring ...

Mulching trees, shrubs, and flower beds is a recommended landscape maintenance practice with many benefits, yet it can literally kill plants when applied improperly. Properly used, mulches provide ...

The groundhog is a large ground-dwelling rodent commonly found throughout eastern North America and much of Canada. Known by several common names such as whistlepig, land beaver, and woodchuck ...

A healthy lawn prevents pollution from soil erosion and provides an enjoyable and pleasant setting for your home landscape. Whether your lawn interests include low-input maintenance, enhanced pest ...

The following is a list of landscape plants rated according to their resistance to deer damage. The list was compiled with input from nursery and landscape professionals, Rutgers New Jersey ...

Zoom in Indicators of exercise intensity can be modeled by your breathing levels as shown below. Physical activity is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The United States Department ...