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There are many different Human Papilloma Viruses (HPV). One type, "mucosal" HPV, causes a dangerous sexually transmitted disease that can lead to cervical cancer in women

A garden transition zone, where open space gradually changes to the deep shade of mature trees, is prime backyard bird habitat.

A calendar of cultural practices necessary for maintenance and upkeep of cool-season lawn grasses in the Northeast U.S. Other growing zones possess similar requirements.

Just what is a desert? It's a place where there is scarcity of water, right? In fact, water (or lack of it) is the driving force in a desert.

The "transition" zone portion of your desert garden will require less water and less maintenance after establishment. Here are some suggested plants, as well as watering

Design and planning is essential in order to have a beautiful and bountiful desert garden. Read about principles of design and maintenance of your desert garden.

Preparing soil in a desert garden is an important part of the process. There are some definite do's and don'ts in this part of your garden planning.

The 12th Annual Xeriscape Conference promises to be an experience

Whether you're looking at bleak, snowy days in the high desert, or chilly winds in the low desert, now's the time to think about what your garden will look like next year

Puget Sound, the Straits of Georgia, and the Straits of Juan de Fuca form a single ecosystem, and may soon be known by a single name, The Salish Sea.

Located 90 km west of San José on the banks of Río Tárcoles, Carara is popular with birdwatchers because of its richness in both rainforest and dry forest species.

Spring wildflowers carpet the Washington and Oregon sides of the Columbia River Gorge beginning in March. See Wild Irises, Rein Orchids, Shooting Stars, Camas and more.

No other place in Costa Rica is more 'Pura Vida' (pure life) than this untouched peninsula; home to stunning Corcovado national park and friendly laidback locals.

The right features can increase your chances of attracting nesting birds to your property and having wild birds nest and raise young in your backyard bird habitat.

Gardeners often choose garden plants that are attractive to birds. Here's a sampling of plants of various types that you might use.

The way to attract birds to your yard is to provide them with everything they need: food and water, shelter from weather and predators, a place to nest, a dust bath.

Water is one of the things that make good bird habitat. Here are some pointers for choosing a bird bath or water feature, picking the best location, and maintaining it.

Plants that need less water are rapidly becoming available at nurseries across the world. Colorful, fragrant and beautiful, these plants have transformed desert gardening

Mulching practices that improve and support shrub and tree health are essential for DIY landscape gardeners who want to create good-looking but money-wise projects.

Pinyon Pine (pinus edulis) is a beautiful though slow-growing tree, offering incredible structure to a desert garden.

The American prairie once teemed with wildlife. Human settlement took over most of it, but the American Prairie Foundation is bringing back this natural treasure.

The availability of food, shelter, nesting sites, and water has a big impact on the number of birds that live in your backyard habitat.

Here you will find general descriptions of cranes, birds of prey, and other groups of birds, and definitions of unusual or unfamiliar words we use when we discuss birds.

Discovery Channel's program, Deadliest Catch, showcases commercial fishing. The real untold story behind Bering Sea fishing, however, is changing climate.

The Historical Park of Guayaquil is like stepping into a novel of García Márquez proportions, exuding a magical realism of Guayaquil's past.

Burton Snowboards tackles the high non-return factor among first-time snowboarders by inventing equipment to make learning easier, and helping ski resorts make it happen.