Monday, May 20 2013 9:15 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:15:38 GMT
A massive tornado touched down to the southwest of Oklahoma City Monday afternoon. Starting out as a classic funnel it quickly became a giant half-mile wide wedge tornado as it proceeded east north eastMore >>
A massive tornado touched down to the southwest of Oklahoma City Monday afternoon.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:50 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:50:22 GMT
MOORE, OK (RNN) – In one of the few positive stories to come from the deadly tornadoes in Oklahoma, an elderly woman was reunited with a four-legged friend she thought was dead. Barbara Garcia, a residentMore >>
Elderly resident Barbara Garcia frantically called for her dog after the tornado had leveled her house, but with no success.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:16:53 GMT
One person has died in a crash near Harrisonville, MO, Thursday evening. The crash happened on Missouri Highway 7 and Walker Road. It involved a car and a tractor-trailer. Harrisonville is in Cass County.More >>
Savannah Nash celebrated her 16th birthday last week. She died Thursday when her car slammed into a semi while she was texting during her first time driving by herself.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:56 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:56:05 GMT
A North Carolina woman is charged with trying to poison five family members after one of them refused to share some cheese with her. A statement from the Nash County Sheriff's Office said 24-year-oldMore >>
A North Carolina woman is charged with trying to poison five family members after one of them refused to share some cheese with her.More >>
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - You've got your seeds in the ground. You're seeing pretty flowers and maybe even an early vegetable. But the heat and dry conditions of summer can be difficult on your gardens.
Tom Young of Young's Garden Center says the two things we should be focused on water and bugs as we head into summer. "Since we had such a mild winter, we'll start to see a lot of bugs in the garden." Hoppers and especially aphids are some of the most common pests.
Keep in mind that many plants will need the assistance of pollinators like bees. Make sure that whatever insecticide you choose will not kill them, but will target whatever pest is in your garden.
Water is vital as we head into the typically dry summer months. Gardens will need water every day. The timing of that water is important, too. Ideally, you should water in the early morning hours so the water can soak into the soil. Watering during peak daytime heating results in much of that water immediately evaporating and not getting down to the roots.
Mulching will help soil retain water, and help protect the plant from both heat and bugs.
