Home and Garden
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Wet spring could negatively impact hostasJun 07, 2020 7:00 am - Some hostas are being affected by anthracnose, which is a disease of minor concern. The anthracnose fungi cause large, irregular white to tan spots with dark margins on ...
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Why water heaters should be raised in some situationsJun 07, 2020 6:00 am - Q: We are now buying our first home and are having a dispute between two inspectors. Our home inspector says the water heater is not properly installed because it sits o...
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'Grandmillennial' style provides relief from stressJun 05, 2020 7:00 am - Justina Uram-Mubangu, a lawyer, wife and mother of a toddler, is like many of us right now, living and working at home, trying to stay safe and balance it all. What keep...
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Houseplants can be moved outdoors for the summerMay 31, 2020 7:00 am - Gradually move houseplants outside to protected areas when temperatures begin staying above 40 degrees. Prevent damage to the plants by gradually acclimating them to the...
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Create space for quiet when everyone is at home
May 31, 2020 7:00 am - If you ask families, roommates and couples if they would like a little privacy now, the answer is likely to be a resounding yes. With stay-at-home guidelines, household ...
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A stress-free home is an essential part of a healthy lifeMay 31, 2020 7:00 am - Caves were the first form of shelter known to man. Humans have always sought shelter to feel safe and protected. This need for a home and shelter is considered a primal ...
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Oakleaf hydrangeas are found growing naturally in the woodsMay 31, 2020 7:00 am - Hydrangeas are all the rage, a horticultural trend showing no signs of slowing. Year after year, breeders come up with new cultivars with improved blooming, increased ha...
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Why we thin veggies but crowd a hedge
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Author urges gardeners to form one big 'national park'May 31, 2020 7:00 am - Imagine if all the back and front yards — and even patio container plants — across the country were seen as one magnificent patchwork quilt, a ‘'Homegrown National Park....
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Applications available June 15 for Master Gardener trainingMay 31, 2020 7:00 am - Do you have a passion for gardening? Do you like to share your gardening knowledge with others? Do you enjoy spending time volunteering in the community? If the answers ...