Home and Garden
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Apple scab causes leaves to fall, get spotsJul 22, 2015 6:00 am - Some crabapple trees may be losing their leaves at this time, with the remaining leaves developing black and yellow spots. This is due to a fungal disease called apple s...
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How you can fight all the mosquitoes you're seeingJul 21, 2015 5:30 am - This summer's torrential downpours, coupled with more recent steamy temperatures, has created a comfortable atmosphere for the pesky, biting bugs that make enjoying the ...
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Some perennials can be used in place of shrubsJul 21, 2015 1:00 am - When planning a new mixed border, shrubs are often the first consideration. After shrubs are planted, perennials are chosen. Annuals are the finishing touch. Sounds simp...
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Personal touch at Naperville market benefits farmers and consumersJul 20, 2015 1:00 am - Melissa Morlock remembers sleeping under the tables of her parents' farmstand when she was 5 years old. J.W. Morlock and Girls' setup has been a staple of the Naperv...
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Why your green lawn might soon be a thing of the past
Jul 19, 2015 7:00 am - California Gov. Jerry Brown has declared war on the lawn. “The idea of your nice little green grass getting lots of water every day — that's going to be a thing of the p...
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Try upholstered walls for a close-knit family roomJul 19, 2015 7:00 am - Fabric gives rooms a warm, close-knit feel
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Finding the underlying beauty in basementsJul 19, 2015 1:00 am - Antiques dealer and decorator Loi Thai joined Washington Post staff writer Jura Koncius on the newspaper's Home Front online chat. Here is an edited excerpt: Q. I love s...
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How to create colorful cornersJul 18, 2015 11:00 pm - Everyone likes a cozy spot. That's one reason why the cottage style is so popular: The scale of both the rooms and the furniture that fit into them is on the smaller sid...
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How to turn your phone into an interior designerJul 18, 2015 11:00 pm - Some homeowners are at a double disadvantage when it comes to home design apps, because they're not especially comfortable with interior design or with technology. So we...
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Gardening a great summer activity for kidsJul 18, 2015 7:00 am - The garden can be an incredible place of adventure for children — a place where they can play and learn among flowers, vegetables, butterflies, birds and bugs. Here are ...