Dry conditions make the need to conserve water a hot topic – but there are numerous benefits to conservation (including saving you money), and it’s something everyone can easily do.

Some may consider vegetation growing along riverbanks to be a nuisance or an eyesore, but it plays an important role in helping to maintain the ecological health of the river while reducing soil erosion.

July 4th is nearly here and firework sales about to skyrocket! Before you celebrate, it’s essential to know if your area is under a burn ban, how they work and how they are enforced in order to keep you and your family safe.

Homeowners who live in dry areas can help protect their property by using fire-prevention landscaping around their house. Here’s how planting, placement and maintenance can help you avert the spread of fire to your home.

Make sure you do not become an all-you-can-eat buffet for mosquitoes by following these suggestions – and help stop the spread of diseases like the West Nile and Zika viruses in the process.