Lifestyle Stories from June 17, 2018 (Change date)
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Don't be afraid to mix in some vintage piecesJun 17, 2018 7:05 am - Is that an antique or is it vintage? Most people refer to items that are old as antiques, because they feel a certain "cache" goes with it. Some believe antiques are ite...
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Banner denotes 1916 North Dakota border patrol assignmentJun 17, 2018 7:05 am - Q. I am enclosing a photo of a Mexican Border Service felt pennant that has been in our family for a very long time. At the top are the words "1st N.D. INF," and on the ...
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Dahlias are bold performers in summer gardenJun 25, 2018 6:38 am - No doubt about it, dahlias are flamboyant. Not content to share attention in the summer garden, they try to steal the show with flashy blooms in just about every color e...
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Jennifer Lopez ready to wrap NBC's 'Shades of Blue' in 'perfect way'Jun 19, 2018 6:06 am - Satisfied that it's done what she wanted it to, Jennifer Lopez is more excited than blue about the start of her police drama's final season. “Shades of Blue” returns to ...
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Prada redefines youthful elegance with psychedelic flairJun 17, 2018 7:01 pm - MILAN (AP) - Youthful designers injected energy into the third day Sunday of Milan Fashion Week menswear previews for next spring and summer. While the topics of generat...
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When to fertilize, deadhead your rosesJun 25, 2018 6:38 am - One application of fertilizer in the spring is usually sufficient for species roses such as Rosa rugosa and shrub roses. All other roses should be given their second app...
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Every yard has limitationsJun 17, 2018 6:00 am - Our backyard is bare, except for a sad and sagging bench. It does not allow us to enjoy the outdoor space during the warmer months. We can't entertain outdoors at all. I...
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What to do when pests pervade pots, and if pruning goes too farJun 17, 2018 6:00 am - The Washington Post's gardening columnist Adrian Higgins answered questions recently in an online chat. Here is an edited excerpt. Q. We have a number of potted plants w...
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From drones to phones, new tech is making gardening easierJun 20, 2018 6:44 am - New technology is easing the way we garden, store equipment, monitor watering and reshape landscapes. And some of those tasks can be done remotely, using phones or table...
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Outdoors make house more like homeJun 17, 2018 6:00 am - My husband and I purchased our home with the plan to fix it up a bit and move quickly. Three kids, a dog and almost 11 years later, we are still fixing it up. It's now t...