Ah, the joys of springtime. So many of us can't wait to get out on our backyard patios for a little weekend rest and recreation.
Lynn Cavanaugh with Four Seasons Garden Center and Landscaping joined FOX 2's Monica Gayle to talk about the evolution of the patio, as well as some of the materials available for patio construction.
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Friday, October 12 2012 10:48 PM EDT2012-10-13 02:48:03 GMT
Halloween is nearly here and that has a lot of people scaring up their best outdoor decorations. You don't have to spend big money for a frightful display.
Halloween is nearly here and that has a lot of people scaring up their best outdoor decorations. You don't have to spend big money for a frightful display.
Friday, August 24 2012 11:32 PM EDT2012-08-25 03:32:38 GMT
Deer and rabbits can be fun to watch, but not when they're chewing down on your backyard plants and flowers. Rick Vespa from English Gardens explains how to keep those furry intruders at bay.
Deer and rabbits can be fun to watch, but not when they're chewing down on your backyard plants and flowers. Rick Vespa from English Gardens explains how to keep those furry intruders at bay.
Thursday, August 23 2012 9:54 PM EDT2012-08-24 01:54:58 GMT
Backyard water treatments are really popular right now as more and more people look to find the perfect oasis without ever leaving home. In this edition of "The Dirt", we show you how to install one.
Backyard water treatments are really popular right now as more and more people look to find the perfect oasis without ever leaving home. In this edition of "The Dirt", we show you how to install one.
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:19 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:19:36 GMT
Detroit police say a 16-year-old boy has been shot in the chest on the city's southwest side. FOX 2's Roop Raj says emergency crews were called to the scene near Sharon and W. Vernor. Thursday morning.
Detroit police say a 16-year-old boy has been shot in the chest on the city's southwest side. FOX 2's Roop Raj says emergency crews were called to the scene near Sharon and W. Vernor. Thursday morning.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:58 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:58:41 GMT
New U.S. Census Bureau estimates say Detroit's population remained just above 700,000 last year. The figures show Detroit lost residents between 2011 and 2012, but the decline was at a slower pace than in previous years.
New U.S. Census Bureau estimates say Detroit's population remained just above 700,000 last year. The figures show Detroit lost residents between 2011 and 2012, but the decline was at a slower pace than in previous years.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:44:19 GMT
Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing two dozen and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing two dozen and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:20:38 GMT
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:39 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:39:42 GMT
The Republicans in Lansing are pushing a new bill that would base teacher salaries on student performance. But will merit pay really help kids get a better education? Some say the answer is no.
The Republicans in Lansing are pushing a new bill that would base teacher salaries on student performance. But will merit pay really help kids get a better education? Some say the answer is no.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:07 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:07:10 GMT
13 dogs were rescued from a house on Ewers in southwest Detroit. The three most emaciated dogs were taken to the VCA in St. Clair Shores. They are being held in isolation for at least a week.
13 dogs were rescued from a house on Ewers in southwest Detroit. The three most emaciated dogs were taken to the VCA in St. Clair Shores. They are being held in isolation for at least a week and being treated and screened for diseases.
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