Fox on the Fairway

Lance Baker, from left, Michael Mahler and Norm Boucher, bet on the green in "The Fox on the Fairway."

Senior African American couple

Portrait of stylish senior African American couple.

2013 And Beyond

Salt can leave a bad taste in lawns and gardens

Salt in the soil can be deadly for lawns, trees and gardens, robbing plants of their ability to absorb water. Salt-tolerant varieties are available, however, and ground laden with soluble toxins can be flushed clean to depths below the root zone.

No one should condone urinating on someone's yard

Anyone who urinates on your yard is disrespectful, obnoxious and disgusting. Anyone who condones that type of behavior is disrespectful, obnoxious and disgusting.

Valpo urges water saving during heat wave

VALPARAISO | The heat wave is putting a strain on the city's water supply, and Utility Director John Hardwick is calling on residents take steps to conserve water.

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Portage man charged in theft of lawn tractors in Merrillville

MERRILLVILLE | A 59-year-old Portage man has been arrested in connection with recent lawn tractor thefts in Merrillville.

Bring your lawn back to life

Look around your neighborhood. Gone are the lush green grasses of spring. Replacing them in many lawns are patches of dirt, dead grass and weeds.

Use water wisely - that's all there is

As populations grow and fresh water demand increases, ways to use water more efficiently could determine our existence.

KATHY LUTHER: Let's try not to P on our lawns this year

Spring has finally gotten a solid grip on the region, and green is busting out all over. With spring comes a pretty long list of yardwork and gardening chores. Along with the thrill of watching spring bulbs bloom, lawn mowers, gardening equipment and lawn spreaders are coming out of the gara…