Subscribe to the Newspaper
View the Online Newspaper
Publish your Stuff
status
Need Help? Click Here
Search: Site   Web

Special Features

Landscaping with native plants

Vegetation grows well, is best for local environment

Yuma sits in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, the hottest, driest part of North America. And plants native to the Sonoran Desert are the best landscaping choices for this area, says Karen Reichhardt, a botanist with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management...

Mobile home makeover

Homeowner turns trailer into custom, Southwest-style home

Teresa Black is a do-it-yourself renovator and decorator who transformed her older model mobile home into a Southwestern-style haven she loves coming home to each day. From the pine plank floor to the barn wood paneling and copper veneer on the kitchen...

Home security systems

High-tech peace of mind for different budgets

 From stand-alone, do-it-yourself security alarms for one door or window to sophisticated security systems for an entire house, there is something for everyone who desires peace of mind through a home security system.   Homeowners can choose...

Judy Vine, president of the Yuma Orchid Society, enjoys the challenges and rewards of growing orchids in Yuma.

Yuma gardening: April

How Garden clubs benefit gardeners

With the arrival of spring comes the arrival of colorful flowers and vegetable transplants at local nurseries and garden centers.   As mild weather draws people outdoors, some may get a hankering to take some of those plants home and start a garden. ...

Discoveries around town April 2008

Game storage   Store several pool cues, pool balls and even a rack (if you break it down first) in this felt-lined storage bench with a black cherry finish.   The padded top closes for use as a bench with four cup holders. It’s about...

Reese Holbrook, a sales representative at Acme Pool & Spa, explains the importance of proper pool maintenance as he measures the PH of the pool at Regency Square Apartments.

Keep your pool clean so it won't turn green

Swimming pools can provide a cool way to recreate and relax, but they require regular maintenance. Some people hire pool cleaning companies, and others maintain their pools themselves.   Reese Holbrook, a sales representative at Acme Pool &...

Drapery hardware held only by screws tend to loosen in sheetrock walls, especially under the weight of heavy drapes. But wall anchors such as these provide a stronger hold.

How to install draperies

If you’ve ever sweated and cursed profusely while trying to install drapery, the following tips may help make your next attempt less frustrating. Drapery hardware typically comes with instructions, which you should follow as closely as possible,...

Neglected ties restrict vascular flow, causing a swelling from backed up sugars, such as the tree pictured above.

The seven deadly sins of urban tree care

Part V: Poor or neglected staking

A common thread linking the seven deadly sins is that each one is committed with the very best of intentions. Everyone who plants a tree anticipates that the tree will live a long and fruitful existence and be enjoyed and appreciated for many generations...

The bright color scheme of the Hess home came about by accident.

Colorful Homes

Increasing trend toward deeper, bolder shades

Like gemstones in the sand, they add a splash of color to an otherwise neutral palette. Some people like them, and others despise them. They’re colorful homes, and they’re popping up more and more frequently in Yuma neighborhoods. ...

Worm farmer Michael Rosner spreads a thin layer of worm castings around his plants.

How to compost with worms

Worms may be creepy, wiggly little things, but they benefit lawns and gardens by aerating the soil and recycling kitchen scraps into rich, organic fertilizer. As worms crawl in and out of soil, they aerate it as well as pick up and transfer nutrients,...

Jobs
Cars
Real Estate
Rentals
Classifieds
Weather
Find it
News Alerts
NWS Yuma - A Few Clouds
89°F
A Few Clouds and 89°F
Winds From the West at 3 MPH
Last Update: May 9, 2008 - 12:20PM
ADVERTISEMENT 
Event Calendar
Road Work
Featured Events

 
  • Find an Event
  • 5 Day Event Calendar
Fri09
Sat10
Sun11
Mon12
Tue13
Poll
Lottery
Horoscopes
Money and You
What will you do with your tax rebate check?
Save it
Spend it
Invest it
Pay off debt
Enter The Code To Vote
 
powered by
google
Search
        Search: Web    Site
Already a member? Sign in here
Publish your stuff
Welcome, Please Log In
To login please enter your username and password in the form below and click on the login button.
Remember me
Resend Email
Enter the username and email address for your account to resend you your confirmation email: