Recently, I characterized mesic landscape plants, the types of plants that don’t like to be kept overly dry or overly wet but grow most rapidly and healthier in “moist soils.” Mesic plants run a gamut from those that can handle very wet soils to those that can tolerate somewhat dry soils. But as I mentioned before, mesic plants tolerate lawn irrigations.
Late last month, the World Health Organization reported the emergence of a new variation of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, as a variant of concern. Emanating from South Africa, the omicron variant has spread across Europe, South America and the U.S. This past week, Nevada reported two new cases of the omicron variant.
Dr. Joe Hardy announced Dec. 23 that he intends to run for Boulder City mayor in next year’s election.
Residents could experience new noise restrictions if council approves a change to the city’s ordinance.
A local school will be able to reach new heights thanks to a grant from the Nevada Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology.
Boulder City’s new deputy city clerk has been on the job for six months and is being praised by staff for her work.
A few years ago, many readers commented how much they enjoyed my column about holiday baking and requested that I make this an annual tradition. Though my holiday baking has since expanded into the entire month of December so that more family and friends can enjoy the fruits of my labor, the true spirit of the message remains. I promise to stay knee-deep in flour, sugar and spices, and wish all a sweet holiday season and new year.
Boulder City residents can recycle their Christmas trees for free from Sunday, Dec. 26, until Jan. 16.
Two new Boulder City businesses are located in the same building but offer completely different experiences.
