What Really Happens to Perennials You Didn't Cut Back in the Fall

Perennials with pests or diseases, or those you don't want to self-sow should be cut back in fall. Leaving perennials ...
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Leaf in Wind Optimization: A New Metaheuristic Algorithm for Solving Optimization Problems

Abstract: This study introduces a novel metaheuristic algorithm, Leaf in Wind Optimization, inspired by the natural phenomenon of falling leaves in the wind. The proposed method simulates the motion ...

Golf Loses Another Classic as a 53-Year-Old Course Prepares to Vanish

The grass at Briar Leaf Golf Club has felt its last spike. This 53-year-old golf course in La Porte has never hosted any ...

Gardening: Sugarcane Mosaic Virus – A problem for St. Augustine lawns

Sugarcane Mosaic Virus is an emerging problem for our St. Augustine lawns in Florida. Viruses are some of the smallest and ...

How to Keep Your Spider Plant Healthy During Winter—and Prevent Potential Problems

Keep plants away from drafty windows, doors, radiators, and vents during winter. "Sudden temperature swings stress spider ...
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Acoustic Noise Mitigation of Switched Reluctance Machines With Leaf Springs

Abstract: In this article, a leaf spring insertion to the stator back iron is proposed to reduce vibration and acoustic noise in a switched reluctance machine (SRM). The back iron of the tooth tip is ...