Home and Garden
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Create a bulb display for your deck or patioNov 20, 2022 6:00 am - For a unique bulb display in spring, plant bulbs in containers. Plant the bulbs in layers in the container to create a dramatic display. Keep the containers in an unheat...
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Fall's the best time to prep garden soil for new plantsNov 19, 2022 6:00 am - If you're planning a new bed for perennials, ground covers, shrubs or trees to plant next spring, the path to success starts with a good foundation. It's easier to impro...
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Algonquin Garden Club donates $2,000 to Friends of Dundee Natural AreasNov 16, 2022 10:00 pm - On Oct. 27, the Algonquin Garden Club presented a $2,000 check to the newly formed Friends of Dundee Natural Areas. It is an affiliate of The Conservation Foundation, l...
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Finding small spaces at home to call your ownNov 13, 2022 6:00 am - It's not a "she shed" or a "man cave." More of a "me space." It might be a little nook beside a stairway. Or along a wall with a nice window. An enclosed balcony. A base...
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Take advantage of nice falls days to improve your gardenNov 13, 2022 6:00 am - Disconnect garden hoses from outdoor spigots and faucets as night temperatures begin to drop below freezing. Reconnect hoses to water new plants or plants in containers ...
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Kicked to the curb? Mums are perennials you can hold ontoNov 12, 2022 6:00 am - Signs of autumn are most apparent in colder climates, where fall foliage sets the landscape ablaze. But regardless of your location, chances are there's one familiar sea...
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Home sweet home: Mount Prospect house walk Dec. 2 features Fairview School neighborhoodNov 11, 2022 5:00 am - Tickets are on sale for the Mount Prospect Historical Society's 34th annual Holiday Housewalk, which will highlight the neighborhoods surrounding Fairview Elementary Sch...
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OK, now it's really cold. Here's what experts say about controlling your heating bills.Nov 11, 2022 4:00 am - Despite recent swings in the Chicago region's weather, winter is coming — and with it higher energy use and bills. Energy efficiency experts say there is a range of low-...
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Time to put up your pots - and other plant containersNov 06, 2022 7:00 am - Terra cotta containers are best stored out of the elements for winter. When plants in these containers are finished for the year, dump out the growing medium and store t...
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Is the living room due for a rebound?Nov 06, 2022 7:00 am - They say you'll spend one-third of your life - 90,000 hours, give or take - at work, which typically means an office or location away from home. But over the past few ye...