Herbert: Presidential visit is “monumental”
SALT LAKE CITY — Gov. Gary Herbert, R-Utah, says the state was excited to welcome President Trump to Salt Lake City on Monday. President Trump landed at the Utah Air National Guard base, near Salt Lake International, this morning, in order to announce a reduction in size for Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. […]9 years ago
Fall Preparation
With autumn here, preparing the yard for winter is one of the last tasks before snow falls. Things to do include raking up leaves, removing spent annuals and perennials, a final mowing for the lawn and a fertilization, if needed. Consider the following: Remove leaves by raking mowing or vacuuming with a leaf blower. One […]10 years ago
Preventing Deer Damage
Quick Facts… It is difficult to move deer out of areas where they are not wanted. A hungry deer will find almost any plant palatable, so no plant is “deer proof.” The two types of deer repellents are contact repellents and area repellents. Netting can reduce deer damage to small trees. Adequate fencing to exclude […]10 years ago
Geranium Sanguineum
Common Name: bloody cranesbill Type: Herbaceous perennial Family: Geraniaceae Native Range: Europe, northern Turkey Zone: 4 to 8 Height: 0.75 to 1.50 feet Spread: 1.00 to 1.50 feet Bloom Time: May to June Bloom Description: Pink-reddish purple Sun: Full sun to part shade Water: Medium Maintenance: Low Flower: Showy Leaf: Fragrant, Good Fall Tolerate: Rabbit, […]10 years ago
