A garden never whispers. It announces itself the moment someone steps into the yard, and surprisingly, mulch often sets the ...

If you see a plant labelled as a ground cover, run away. Often marketed as the easy solution for choking out weeds, eliminating the need to mow, or covering up a problem area, the truth is that ground ...

Tomatoes should be planted where they will get at least six hours of sun per day, more is better. Some afternoon shade is OK and can be beneficial. When transplanting, bury plants deeper than they ...

Mulching is a key garden task, but many gardeners miss the mark. Learn what mulch is, how to apply it, and what to avoid.

On a budget? Don’t have time to sit at the hair salon? Sometimes dyeing your hair at home is the best option for changing up your hair color. If you're adamant on skipping the salon, don’t sacrifice ...

Editor's note: The video in the player above is from the dyeing of the Chicago River in 2025. Home to one of the largest Irish-American populations in the United States, Chicago's St. Patrick's Day ...

The FDA banned the food additive Red No. 3 in 2025 due to health concerns. The dye is found in many popular candies, including Brach's conversation hearts and PEZ. Could your favorite red Valentine's ...

As part of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement’s efforts to replace artificial, petroleum-based food dyes with natural ones, the US Food and Drug Administration says it has approved the use of ...

For some people, coloring their hair is as integral to their sense of self as, say, their regular workout or slicking on a layer of lipstick. According to the experts, though, there is a specific ...

Long before foam-soled sneakers and logo-stamped hoodies defined New Jersey streetwear, fabric bound for Manhattan fashion houses passed through boilers and dye vats in a Bergen County factory town.