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More than half of the United States is experiencing drought conditions, according to U.S. Drought Monitor data from April 21, 2026, highlighting pressure on water resources nationwide. Source: U.S. Drought Monitor via Drought.gov
As drought impacts much of the U.S., reducing traditional lawns can significantly cut water use. Replacing turf with native plants supports pollinators, conserves water, and creates more resilient landscapes, a key goal of the Reduce Your Lawn Day movement.
Homeowners across the U.S. are replacing traditional turf with native plants and meadow style landscapes that conserve water, support pollinators, and create more resilient yards, a growing trend driven by the Reduce Your Lawn Day movement.
Reduce Your Lawn Day encourages homeowners to replace traditional turf with native plants that conserve water, support pollinators, and restore habitat, proving that small changes across thousands of yards can create meaningful environmental impact.
American Meadows encourages homeowners to rethink turf and join the Reduce Your Lawn Day movement, where small changes save water and support pollinators.
SHELBURNE, VT, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As drought conditions impact more than half the country, water-wise landscaping is becoming an urgent priority for homeowners.
According to American Meadows, one of the
Artemis II crew member and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen exits a mockup of the Orion spacecraft during a training exercise in the Neutral Buoyance Lab at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, January 23.
NASA contracted Omni Defense Tech to develop life preservers based on its durable OTFD® flotation device technology
COLCHESTER, VT, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Omni Measurement Systems, Inc., d.b.a. Omni Defense Tech (Omni), announced it has developed and supplied specially-designed life preserver units for Artemis II astronauts. Based
A Powerful New Advantage for Plaintiffs: Former RN and Veteran Litigator Linda Fraas Joins Newly Renamed Shillen Mackall Seldon Spicer & Fraas
WOODSTOCK, VT, UNITED STATES, April 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Shillen, Mackall, Seldon and Spicer, a leading personal injury and litigation firm serving Northern New England, is proud to announce its official renaming to Shillen, Mackall, Seldon, Spicer & Fraas. The name change marks the addition of Linda Fraas to the firm as named partner.
A veteran trial attorney with over 40 years of experience, Fraas brings a rare and powerful
103rd Laconia Motorcycle Rally
LACONIA, NH, UNITED STATES, April 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 103rd Progressive Laconia Motorcycle Week® returns to New Hampshire this June 13-21, with over 300,000 people expected to attend the world’s oldest and most
Former Pandora and MediaMath Exec to Lead Product Strategy; Co-founder Eric Mayhew Moves into Chief Innovation Officer Role to Drive Vision and Fluency Labs
BURLINGTON, VT, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Fluency, the Digital Advertising Operating System (DOAS) for scaling paid media operations across all major channels, announced the appointment of Eric Picard as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Product. A seasoned product leader with decades of experience in ad tech and digital
Monica Rothgery, FBR Summit 2026 Keynote
Franchise Business Review’s 2026 Summit will be held October 28-30, 2026 in Austin, TX
PORTSMOUTH, NH, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Franchise Business Review (FBR) is pleased to announce the keynote speaker for the 2026 FBR Summit, happening October 28-30, 2026 in Austin, TX. Now in its fifth year, the Summit brings together franchise operations
Established perennial wildflower meadow in Vermont, demonstrating how long-lived species create sustained bloom, increasing diversity, and reliable performance over time.
Close-up of a hand holding a wildflower seed mix composed of 100% pure seed, demonstrating the density, diversity, and absence of inert filler that supports more reliable germination and planting success.
Side-by-side comparison of wildflower seed mixes highlighting American Meadows 100% pure seed (top) versus two mixes with high levels of inert filler, which can significantly reduce the amount of viable seed per package.
Six wildflower seed species with distinct sizes and structures, demonstrating the diversity and precision involved in designing balanced, high-performance seed mixes.
Diverse wildflower meadow in full bloom at sunset, illustrating how a thoughtfully designed mix of species creates season-long color, ecological value, and naturalized beauty.
A closer look at how species selection, regional design, and seed purity influence wildflower planting success across seasons and growing conditions.
SHELBURNE, VT, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As wildflower planting continues to expand across residential and commercial landscapes—driven by growing interest in meadowscaping, lower-maintenance landscapes, and pollinator-
