To best protect and prepare your home for a flood, the Federal Emergency Management Agency recommends purchasing flood ...

In the 19th century, pine straw gained popularity as road cover, its soft needles cheap and malleable. Before it gained popularity as mulch, pine straw was used in roads, seen here in DeLand circa ...

With the state of Delaware experiencing an uptick in wildfires, the Delaware Forest Service is urging all residents to ...

Multipurpose mulch is a must-have for gardeners, so find the best mulch for your landscaping beds with these reviews and ...

Cleaning your home’s exterior and creating defensible space around your house helps prevent the spread of wildfires.

With lower-than-normal rainfall, forest firefighting crews have responded to far more blazes. One saw flames shooting above 50-foot trees.

Douglas County announces the opening of its yard waste disposal site on April 5, 2025, offering residents a dedicated place ...

Remove dry leaves and pine needles from decks ... Replace combustible landscaping with non-flammable materials. Use gravel mulch, rock or other hard-scaping material instead of bark.

Recent weather patterns are enhancing the risk of wildfires across The First State, according to the Delaware Forest Service.