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MANHATTAN – A natural way to keep gardens safe from hungry pests is to employ the help of praying mantids.

Q: The recommendation for adults is to get around 20 to 40 grams of fiber a day — but that’s hard to do.

Dear Amy: My wife and I have been married for five years.

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By Michael Roizen, M.D.

Dear Amy: My good college friend “Clara” is getting married next month.Clara has several bridesmaids.

MANHATTAN – Fighting weeds in the lawn can be an all-season battle, but Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini said preventive measures can be taken now to prevent a weed invasion later.Below are common reasons why weeds invade lawns:•Improper mowing: Mowing too low and too infrequently thins the turf, allowing weeds to get started.•Improper watering: Frequent watering encourages weed seed germination, disease, thatch, and a shallow-rooted turf that is less competitive with weeds for soil moisture and nutrients.•Improper fertilizing: Fertilizing too much, too little or at the wrong time may benefit weeds more than grass.•Insect and disease Injury: Weeds rapidly invade lawns that are thinned by insects and diseases.•Compacted soil: Soil compaction is a hidden stress on the turfgrass root system.

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