A vote on a resolution urging New Haveners to refrain from using lawn chemicals stalled on the question of mincing words like these. Chair Laura Cahn presented the other five members of the New Haven ...
As parents, we fear for our children’s safety in many ways, whether it’s walking to school, letting our teenagers drive for the first time, or exposure to violent content on the Internet.Another ...
Pesticides used for purely cosmetic lawn care pose significant risks to public health and the environment. Numerous studies highlight the dangers these chemicals present, particularly to children, ...
In Extension, we do a lot of work with pesticides and fertilizers, however, most of the information is targeted for large-scale farmers with pesticide licenses that require recertification every three ...
You can still legally use toxic chemicals to keep your lawns green — but now the city officially would rather that you not. Such was one of the decisions of the Board of Alders on Tuesday night, when ...
"Flattening out the top of the pile and making it a bit bowl-shaped helps it capture any rain that falls." Homeowner ...
Terri Kasimov wanted a "green" lawn. "We hated seeing those signs where pesticides had been used that said, 'Don't walk here' or 'Don't let children or animals play here,' " the Buffalo homeowner said ...