Awns are characteristic of various plant families, including Geraniaceae and many grasses (Poaceae). Among grasses with awns are those commonly known as foxtails, which tend to stick to animals ...

Dogs lick to groom themselves. But too much licking can indicate that there is a problem. Unfortunately, it is common for ...

Lawn maintenance is often more trouble than it's worth, and that's when everything goes right. When something goes wrong, the ...

Q: I purchased two bags of grass seed last spring, and I am finally getting around to using them. However, the seeds in one of the bags now has a musty odor. Does grass seed go bad? A: Everyone ...

In other cases, the paw licking may stem from direct contact with irritants, things your dog walks on such as fresh-cut grass, awns and products used on carpets and yards. Many times, the issue of ...

Pet owners should be aware of a common grass in the Southern Interior that could wreak havoc on their pets’ health. Dr. Moshe Oz of Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital in West Kelowna says late ...

Summer is a great time for dogs. Between camping trips, time spent at the beach or dog park and quiet time at home with the family, our four-legged friends are often the centre of attention.

A weekly trim will keep lawn edges looking neat, but only the best grass trimmers can tidy the lawn edges easily and trim hard-to-reach grass without much hassle. The worst we’ve tested leave straggly ...

Grass trimmers are a great tool for tidying up straggly grass, as well as areas a lawn mower can’t reach, such as path and flower bed edges, and around the base of trees. They can also help clear ...

Lemongrass essential oil is a popular tool in aromatherapy. It is claimed to relieve stress, anxiety, and depression and remedy digestive ailments. However, there is little high quality research ...