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Homeowner warned after sharing photo of concerning landscaping issue: 'Any advice or suggestions?'

One Redditor came to r/gardening seeking advice about a tree care issue. Instead, they got a masterclass in proper tree care.
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Parent outraged after discovering disturbing tag inside child's Halloween costume: 'Disgusting'

One distressed parent took to Subreddit r/mildlyinfuriating as they were shocked after discovering something on their child's ...
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Researchers make AI-powered breakthrough that could transform annual flu shots: 'One step ahead'

Known as VaxSeer, the model was developed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology scientists, MIT News reported. VaxSeer ...
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Woman shares why you should stop buying Swiffer pads: 'Just got a whole lot easier'

Some similar waste-reducing hacks include soaking your kitchen faucet in white vinegar instead of using harsh chemicals. Another simple swap is using rubbing alcohol to sanitize your house, instead of ...
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Homeowner warned after sharing problematic landscaping plans: 'Don't do it'

One Redditor was shocked by a quote for a garden project that included artificial grass, and others were equally horrified.
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More than 200 schoolchildren help complete ambitious project at nature reserve: 'We've turned back the clock'

Over 5,000 trees were planted at Green Farm near Hallow, just north of Worcester, and the results have been incredible.
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Researchers make game-changing breakthrough in effort to make salt water drinkable: 'Less complex and easier to adopt'

The product could help to meet a critical need at a time when insufficient and inequitable access to fresh, drinkable water ...
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New homeowner shares photo of landscaping mistake inherited from previous owner: 'It probably needs to come down, right?'

A homeowner's seemingly healthy red maple has become the center of a landscaping debate after they discovered girdling roots.
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Proud homeowner shares photos of innovative stormwater solution in action: 'Your whole setup is so amazing'

Swales are a powerful tool for eco-friendly yards. By catching rainfall, they reduce flooding, help recharge groundwater, and ...
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Gardener sparks debate after sharing method for dealing with fall leaves: 'Good for some people but really bad for others'

But one gardener on Reddit suggested a clever gardening hack instead in a post titled "free fall fertilizer." It shows their ...
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Trail cameras capture heartwarming footage of massive mama bear and cubs enjoying grassy field: 'It was really cool'

Jmaeff operates an entire network of trail cameras located within a half hour of city centers in the Central and North Okanagan of British Columbia. The ones on the east side of Okanagan Lake behind ...
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Experts issue warning over harmful creatures that hitched rides across ocean: 'It is upsetting'

The anemone, native to northwestern Europe and the coasts of the United States, likely hitched a ride in the ballast water of ships. Over the past 20 years, the anemone has spread rapidly and ...