Pets

Pet adoption is slowing — and money is a big reason why

Betty Lin-Fisher USA Today

Pet ownership is increasingly becoming more expensive, a recent Bank of America Institute analysis finds.

How to adopt a pet: Where to look, what to expect when you welcome a dog, cat

USA Today - Vertical

There are a lot of options when it comes to adopting animals. Here's a breakdown on shelters, rescues and rehoming groups.

From festival dogs to adventure cats, here are some summer pet safety tips

Andy Jeffrey Port Huron (Mich.) Times Herald

As summer festivals, graduation parties and outdoor events fill local calendars, experts encourage pet owners to consider whether their furry friends are enjoying the experience as much as they are.

Pet safety advice for busy summer events

USA Today - Vertical

Protect pets at summer events: watch for stress, give water & breaks, use retreats, and teach kids to ask first.

Planting a garden? Skip these plants toxic to dogs

Amy DeYoung USA Today

In 2025 alone, ASPCA Poison Control staff assisted with over 12,900 plant exposures in dogs.

4 ways to keep your dog safe, hydrated and happy in the summer heat

USA Today - News

Keep your pup cool and comfortable during the hot summer heat with these safety tips and two refreshing, pet-friendly mocktails.

When it comes to pruning hydrangeas, be sure to know which variety you're growing

Rosanne Loparco USA Today Network

Hydrangeas are prized for their beautiful flowers. To make sure you get those blooms, it's critical that you know when to prune them.

9 tips for moving houseplants outdoors for the summer without killing them

Moving your favorite houseplants outdoors can give them a boost. Plus, it’s easy to do once you know how.

15 Great & Unique HOUSEPLANTS to Grow

Last week we looked at 15 Bad houseplants (https://youtu.be/qUOLNRu4ftM) I would not waste my time or money growing indoors again. So in this video I document 15 indoor plants that I have grown for years and consider to be 'great' plants worth growing, each of which portends certain unique c…

Add these Soil Ingredients to your Houseplants and Watch them Flourish - with Premium Recipe

When growing houseplants it is extremely important that you provide them with the betting potting soil blend that you can. In this video I go through many different ingredients that you will find in houseplant potting mixes, breaking down why each one is used and what it actually is so that …

How to allergy-proof your home for spring

Spring brings blooming flowers and warmer weather, but for allergy sufferers, it also marks the return of sneezing fits and itchy eyes.

Mulching your garden? What to use and what to avoid

Mulching the garden is a pretty straightforward thing to do well, but it is one of those garden tasks on which many people miss the mark. Let’s hit the basics.