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3 days ago
- Business
- Auto Blog
Walmart is selling an ‘awesome' Scotts lawn fertilizer for 44% off, and shoppers say it's ‘the best on the market'
Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Summer is the season for enjoying the outdoors, but it's also the season of brown grass that's been scorched by the sun. While this is often caused by too little watering, a browning lawn can also be a sign of low soil nutrition. The solution? A quality fertilizer. To that end, Scotts Green Max Lawn Food not only has rave reviews, but is currently on sale at Walmart for 44% off, dropping the price from $59 to $33. At a price that good, now is the perfect time to stack a few bags in your garage. Scotts Green Max Lawn Food, $33 (was $59) at Walmart Scotts has long been a leader in the fertilizer space, and the company's Green Max Lawn Food is the perfect example of why. This dual action formula is designed to provide deep lawn greening within around three days, thanks to the inclusion of the macronutrient iron, which is essential for a healthy, green lawn. It can be applied to grass of any type through the spring, summer, and fall, and it is guaranteed not to stain your driveway or other pavement. There's no waiting to go on the lawn after application, and the 16.67-ounce bag will cover an expansive 5,000 square feet. Reviewers attest to its quality, saying this 'excellent' fertilizer was a 'great buy.' One said that it delivers 'awesome results' and 'does the job every time,' and many reviewers related the compliments they now receive on their lawns. One shopper said, their grass is now so lush it 'looks like a golf course.' As one buyer put it, this is 'the best fertilizer on the market,' and many noted that they buy it year after year to ensure a fresh, green lawn all summer. For a limited time, Scotts Green Max Lawn Food is on sale at Walmart for just $33, so now is the time to stock up a stack in your garage. About the Author Nick Hilden View Profile
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Here are three major retailers that have closed Glasgow stores this year
As we reach the halfway mark of 2025, we've put together a list of several major retailers that have closed down or are closing down their stores in Glasgow. Brands, including Superdry and Michael Kors, are among some of the retail giants to have shut down their shops in and around the city already. Meanwhile, other retailers, including Scotts, have announced they are set to close down stores in the city. Here are three beloved retailers which have closed down their stores across the city, and two which are set to shut down their stores: READ MORE: Major retailer suddenly closed down Glasgow Silverburn store READ MORE: Global retailer suddenly closed down Braehead storeSuperdry's former store in Silverburn Shopping Centre, Glasgow (Image: Newsquest) One major clothing retailer recently closed down one of its shops in Glasgow's Silverburn Shopping Centre, and another one of its branches in Brahead Shopping Centre in Renfrew, Renfrewshire. On June 9, we reported how Superdry had shut down its Silverburn store. A sign on the venue's window revealed the devastating news. It said: "This store is now closed. You can continue to shop the full collection at Braehead Shopping Centre, Renfrew (Image: Newsquest) Meanwhile, on June 10, we revealed how the global retailer had also shut its shop in Braehead, near Glasgow. A spokesperson for the leisure facility confirmed the news to the Glasgow Times. In a statement, they said: 'Superdry is leaving Braehead Shopping Centre and we wish the staff well for the future." READ MORE: Popular retailer announced closure of Glasgow Fort storeClosing down sign on Tessuti (left), image of Glasgow Fort (right) (Image: Newsquest) Another retailer which is set to close down its store at Glasgow's Fort is Tessuti. The established and popular clothing seller will be closing its shop at the East End shopping complex. Signage appeared on the store's window recently, confirming the sad news. It read: "Closing down. Up to 70 per cent off." It is unclear when the store will be closing down. READ MORE: Retail giant announced shock closure of Glasgow Fort storeClosing down sign on Scotts store at Glasgow Fort (Image: Newsquest) On top of Tessuti, another big retailer announced it would be closing down its store at Glasgow's Fort as well. On June 9, we reported that the retail giant Scotts revealed the shock closure of its store at the centre. A sign was placed on the shop's window confirming the news; however, it is unclear when the store will close its doors. READ MORE: World-renowned retailer suddenly 'closed' Glasgow store READ MORE: Global retailer speaks out after closure of Glasgow storeMichael Kors former shop on Glasgow's Buchanan Street (Image: Newsquest) In April, we reported how a world-renowned fashion brand mysteriously shut down its shop in Glasgow city centre. Michael Kors, known for its luxury handbags, shut its shop on Buchanan Street. Following its shock closure, the retailer told the Glasgow Times that its store on the Style Mile was 'currently closed'.Size? former store in Glasgow city centre (Image: Newsquest) READ MORE: Mystery as popular Glasgow store suddenly 'closes down' In January, popular streetwear retailer size? suddenly closed its Glasgow city centre store. The brand pulled down the shutters on its shop on Royal Exchange Square on Saturday, January 18. It was never revealed why the retailer decided to close down its city centre store.
The National
14-06-2025
- Business
- The National
Ayrshire group becomes first multi-venue firm to gain B Corp certificate
Ayrshire-based Buzzworks now joins a select group of businesses recognised for their commitment to social responsibility and sustainability. The B Corp certification comes after a successful year for the company, which saw its turnover increase 18% from £29.9 million to £34.8m in 2024. Buzzworks is also focused on expanding its portfolio, aiming to double its number of venues across various brands like Scotts, House, and Lido. Buzzworks earned its certification following an in-depth evaluation by B Lab, the nonprofit organisation behind the B Corp movement. READ MORE: Edinburgh MoonWalk 2025 to be last in capital after 19 years The company's managing director, Kenny Blair, who was instrumental in leading the business through the rigorous process, said the achievement had been one of the most challenging and rewarding processes the business had ever gone through. 'With our scale, it was no small task but we were absolutely determined to make it happen,' he said. 'At Buzzworks, we've always believed in doing the right thing for our people, through industry-leading training and development initiatives for the communities we operate in, by creating jobs and supporting local charities and for the planet. Becoming a Certified B Corporation is a major step forward in our commitment to all three. 'We are incredibly proud of this achievement. It's a testament to the collective effort of our team and the values we live by every day at Buzzworks.' Blair (above) said the company would continue to work closely with a range of charities and community partners, while also taking significant steps to address its environmental impact – including a commitment to reduce waste and energy consumption. These efforts are underpinned by ongoing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) tracking to measure Buzzworks' progress and ensure continued accountability. Blair added: 'Buzzworks has ambitious plans to double the size of the business, bringing its award-winning culture and values to even more communities. Its three core values – Care with Flair, Grow Forward Together and Value Every Voice – have shaped its B Corp journey and will continue to guide the company's future. 'Renowned for its industry-leading employee benefits, training and development, flexible working options and wellbeing initiatives, Buzzworks remains committed to being a great place to work and grow.'
Tom's Guide
14-06-2025
- Climate
- Tom's Guide
Can you still plant grass seed in June? Here's what the experts say
In the summertime, you should have time to relax, sit back, and enjoy all the hard work you've put into achieving a healthy lawn during the spring. And while it will still need mowing, weeding and watering (since a gardener's work is never done) it may not be as perfect as you would like. Despite giving your lawn plenty of love and following all the essential tips and trick for getting the perfect lawn, it can still need some care and attention, especially if you've been spending more time walking on the lawn, or children have been outside playing. And since there's no fun in banishing everyone from setting foot on the lawn, it might be starting to look patchy. Therefore, you're probably wondering if you can still plant grass seed in June? Although June is late in the year to plant grass, I took the question up with lawn experts to get their advice. Whether your lawn is looking patchy from more use in the summer or you are hoping to plant a new patch following a garden redesign, the good news is that you can still plant grass seed in June. However, there is a catch. You'll have to be more careful of which grass seed you sow and take into account your climate conditions. Harry Lloyd, gardening expert and head of marketing at HIPPO, says, 'Planting grass seed in June is like sunbathing during a British heatwave — you need to be clever about it.' Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. 'If planting grass in June is something you can't avoid, perennial ryegrass is a good choice as it handles heat quite well. While other types of grass might give up, I've seen this one survive through tough conditions,' Lloyd adds. Saltuck Doganci, founder of Brick My Walls, agrees, 'By June in the Northern half of the U.S., the ground has already warmed past the comfort zone of cool-season mixtures, so I'd only overseed thin patches with quick-sprouting annual rye. It germinates in five days, throws a green haze that shades the soil, then acts as a living mulch until I reseed permanently in early fall.' But how does this differ if you live in the Southern half of the U.S.? 'In Southern states,' says Doganci, 'June is actually prime time for warm-season grasses. Bermudagrass and zoysia crave 80°F soil, and that's exactly what early summer delivers.' If you take on the challenge to sow lawn seed in June you'll need to handle it with care, no matter which zone you live within. 'Think of June seeding as more like raising seedlings in a greenhouse,' says Doganci. He suggests giving the newly sown area a shallow daily watering, followed by a light starter fertilizer once the blades reach shoe-top height. Give the newly sown area a shallow daily watering, followed by a light starter fertilizer once the blades reach shoe-top height. Just like Doganci, lawn care company Scotts recommends being meticulous about watering and states that, 'Once your grass seed is planted, the top inch of soil should be kept consistently moist but not soggy for the first two to three weeks.' A daily water is a must, but it may need additional moisture if the weather is particularly hot and dry. Once it has sprouted, keep the top two inches of soil moist, but allow it to dry out slightly between waterings. Scotts says this allows the grass roots to grow deeper. Once the seedlings continue to grow, continue watering every two to three days, but water more frequently if the soil dries out. Then, when your lawn is ready to mow you can reduce watering to once or twice a week. And it's at this stage that Doganci advises, 'Keep the mower blades razor-sharp so the tender crowns aren't torn on their first haircut.' This 5.6lb bag of ryegrass is a high performing grass seed that will build a strong lawn. The grass seed blend is designed for full sun and light shade and has low drought resistance with medium durability. You can expect this bag to cover 700 sq ft, with an overseeding coverage of 2,100 sq ft. The best time to plant grass seed depends on your location and whether you live in the North or South. The best time to plant grass in the North Scotts states that if you live in the North, you'll need to plant cool-season grass varieties. These include Kentucky blue grass, perennial ryegrass (as mentioned above), or fescues. The best time to plant is in the spring or fall, when air temperatures range from 50°F to 80°F, and the soil temperature is between 50°F and 65°F. There should also be plenty of rain. Cool-season grasses don't tolerate heat well and will go dormant when the temperature exceeds 65°F, so this is worth remembering if you plan to plant cool-season grass in June. Best best time to plant grass in the South It's slightly different if you live in the South, as you'll be planting warm-season grasses that can withstand the heat, as they are originally from tropical regions. Here, Scotts suggests that centipedegrass, zoysiagrass, bahiagrass, or bermudagrass are good choices. Unlike cool-season grasses, they can grow even when temperatures are between 70°F and 90°F and are happy to germinate in warmer soil between 65°F and 70°F.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
When do cicadas go away? Here's when 17-year brood will peak in Cincinnati. See the map
They have been around for weeks, eerily and loudly calling out, making a mess and peeing on everything. Millions if not billions of 17-year cicadas have emerged in Cincinnati and Southwest Ohio. So, is the invasion by Brood XIV is almost over? Are the cicadas about to go away? These cicadas are only around for a few weeks, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, as they seek mates and lay eggs for the next generation. And since they started to emerge in mid-May, their time is nearly up, right? Here's what you need to know as cicadas peak and die off, and what you can do with the dead bugs left behind. Gene Kritsky, professor emeritus of biology with Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, said cicadas are still approaching their peak in many areas. Kritsky, founder of Cicada Safari, an app that crowdsources and reviews data on cicadas, attributed it to the cooler, rainy days in May. "People should notice the loud singing declining over the next over the next two weeks, and the singing should be over in early July," he said in an email on June 10. Brood XIV is one of 15 recognized broods of periodical cicadas that emerge every 13 or 17 years, and one of four that appear in the Buckeye State, according to ODNR. They emerge when the soil temperature reaches 64 degrees, which typically happens in the second half of May. They are active for three to four weeks as they focus on mating and reproduction, per ODNR. Male periodical cicadas produce a deafening chorus of calls to attract females. Once mated, female cicadas deposit their eggs into the branches of trees and shrubs. Annual cicadas emerge worldwide each year, but periodical cicadas are found only in eastern North America. They live underground as nymphs for either 13 or 17 years before emerging above ground in massive numbers. Different populations of periodical cicadas are called 'broods' and are numbered with Roman numerals. Scotts, the lawn-care company, says you'll want to work quickly to get rid of cicadas once they die, because "big quantities of decaying cicadas can smell like a meat market during a power outage." However, dead cicadas can be fertilizer gold for your yard or garden. The company offers a few tips: Add them to compost: Dead cicadas and nymph shells can be composted. Scotts says their potassium- and nitrogen-rich exoskeletons can improve organic matter. Turn them into mulch: Add nymph shells only to your mulch, unless you can tolerate the smell of decomposing insects. The shells can be whole or crushed. Bury them in a hole: More cicada shells or dead bugs than you can handle? Bury them. It speeds up decomposition and contains the smell. Let them decompose on your lawn: Doing nothing is also an option. But be aware that your yard may stink from the decomposing bugs. USA TODAY offers some additional tips on cleaning up after cicadas. Those include: Clean your gutters: Dead cicadas will clog your downspouts. Check your gutters frequently for the dead insects or their shells. Skim your pool: Likewise, dead cicadas or shells in your pool or hot tub will clog the filters. Skim them regularly, or keep them covered when not in use. Keep the yard tools handy: If you only have a few cicada shells to clean up, a small broom and dustpan may suffice. Larger messes will mean you'll need to break out a push broom, rake or snow shovel to clear the shells and dead insects. Dealing with the dead bugs isn't the only problem cicadas leave behind. Their eggs can attract a pest. One that can bite you and cause a rash. According to WebMD, the oak leaf itch mite is nearly invisible to the naked eye, being about 0.2 mm long. They commonly feed on larvae of an oak gall midge, a type of fly, that lives on pin oak leaves. Starting in late July, these mites drop from the tree or are blown on the wind, landing on animals and humans. Their bites can cause an itchy rash of small red bumps that can be painful to scratch. The rashes can be intense. They're also known to feed on cicada eggs, per WebMD, and were linked to a 2007 outbreak of rashes in Chicago, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health, where the mites were feeding on 17-year cicada eggs. In 2021, the University of Maryland Extension found it likely that Brood X cicada eggs were likely the mite's food source for an outbreak of rashes in the Washington D.C. area, as reported by the Washington Post. Brood XIV cicadas will stretch from northern Georgia to Massachusetts. In Ohio, they were expected to emerge in a more than dozen counties, per ODNR, mostly in Southwest Ohio: Adams Brown Butler Champaign Clermont Clinton Gallia Greene Hamilton Highland Jackson Lawrence Pike Ross Scioto Warren Washington Some of the edge counties will not see as heavy an emergence as others. The cicadas that emerge every 13 or 17 years are different from the ones seen every summer, and it's not just the amount of time. Kritsky told WKRN in Nashville that periodical cicadas emerge in May or June, while annual cicadas show up later, in late June and July, and through the rest of summer. The two types also look different from each other. Periodical cicadas have black bodies with red eyes and red-orange wings and can be anywhere from three-quarters of an inch to an inch and one-quarter in length. Annual cicadas have dark green to black bodies with green-veined wings and black eyes and are larger. They can grow to an inch and one-third in length. Any animal that can eat insects will eat cicadas, according to the Purdue University Extension. Those include fish, bears, birds, raccoons and even other insects, like parasitic wasps. They're also safe for your dog to eat, to a point. According to the American Kennel Club, a dog that eats the occasional cicada should be fine. However, dogs that gorge on cicadas will find their exoskeletons difficult to digest, resulting in an upset stomach, abdominal pain, vomiting and bloody diarrhea. Some dogs that overconsume cicadas may require a trip to the vet for IV fluids, or pain and anti-nausea medications. Cicadas, like locusts, show up suddenly and in large numbers, and are sometimes called "locusts," according to the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. However, cicadas are not locusts. Locusts are grasshoppers, and the two species are not closely related, according to the Xerces Society. Locusts also swarm for different reasons. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cicada map 2025: Here's when cicadas will peak in Cincinnati, Ohio
