Home and Garden
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Alfresco dining? How to handle Japanese beetles, other pests chewing up garden greeneryJul 20, 2021 5:30 am - Has some creature been chomping the leaves of your beloved rose bushes? Don't get antsy. It's probably only a Japanese beetle having lunch, says plant health expert Pau...
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ECC students help food-insecure classmates with garden plotJul 19, 2021 1:00 am - With food insecurity an issue for many, a group of Elgin Community College students are doing what they can to help their school community. Members of the Phi Theta Kapp...
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Most interior designers do not charge inflated pricesJul 18, 2021 7:01 am - Editor's note: Joseph Pubillones is taking some time off. This column originally published in 2017. Once in a while someone will call or drop by our office to coyly ask ...
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Prune hedges and shrubs to maintain the perfect shape, sizeJul 18, 2021 7:00 am - Prune shrubs that have put on a lot of growth this year. Prune them as needed to keep them in the proper scale for your garden. Growth will be mostly hardened off in ear...
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A buyer's home inspection report is typically shared with sellersJul 18, 2021 7:00 am - Q: As a homebuyer, I have to pay for the home inspection, and it seems unfair others in the transaction should receive copies of the report for free. Am I obligated to g...
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Suburban Skyview: The Maze Garden at Morton Arboretum is truly puzzlingJul 17, 2021 1:00 am - Taking some bread crumbs with you as you challenge yourself at the Morton Arboretum's Maze Garden might just be your best idea of the day. With several starting points t...
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See garden ideas come to life with the Kane County Master GardenersJul 15, 2021 11:00 pm - Get offline and get outside to see inspirational gardens at the Kane County Master Gardener Idea Garden in St. Charles. This summer, join these University of Illinois E...
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Extension educator offers tips on irrigating gardens to beat summer heatJul 14, 2021 11:00 pm - As the air conditioners crank up this summer, so do the watering needs of the garden. Watering is one the simplest and most routine gardening tasks, but there are ways t...
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After pandemic hunkering, the art of reopening your home
Jul 14, 2021 1:00 am - When COVID put an abrupt halt to social gatherings, many homes were reconfigured to encompass school study areas and home offices. Now that pandemic restrictions are eas...
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Dress your beautiful windows for successJul 11, 2021 7:01 am - Editor's note: Joseph Pubillones is taking some time off. This column originally published in 2017. Dressing your windows can dramatically change the look and even the s...