Home and Garden
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Traditional and hip: The new thing is being both when it comes to decoratingApr 19, 2020 7:01 am - How can we create a room that is both traditional and hip? Many of us inherit furniture and hand-me-downs that have meaning in our lives because of the memories associat...
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High-tech growing systems bring joy of gardening indoorsApr 19, 2020 7:00 am - Traditionally, growing your own herbs and veggies was reserved for those with the luxury of outdoor space and abundant light. Now there are a number of new, high-tech in...
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A few suggestions for plants that love the shadeApr 19, 2020 7:00 am - Q: My yard is mostly shaded. What perennials can I plant to bring my yard to life? A: Don't let shade deter you from planting a garden. There are plenty of perennials th...
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Mayapples can be that whimsical addition to your landscapeApr 19, 2020 7:00 am - Curious, unique and whimsical are a few adjectives that describe mayapples perfectly. Botanically named Podophyllum peltatum, mayapples are a native woodland perennial. ...
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As perennials emerge in spring, some may need to be dividedApr 19, 2020 7:00 am - It is best to divide most perennials in the spring when they are showing a couple inches of growth. When dividing a plant, choose the strongest-looking parts of the plan...
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Furnace blower makes too much noiseApr 19, 2020 6:00 am - Q: Our home has a 20-year-old furnace that works fine in all respects except one. When the blower is on, the rush of air is terribly loud at the intake grill in the hall...
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Virus casts a dark cloud over once-thriving home marketApr 18, 2020 7:00 am - BOSTON — When Rebeka McBride and her husband put their home in Washington state on the market in early March, the coronavirus outbreak was just taking hold in the United...
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How to grow your modern-day victory garden
Apr 18, 2020 7:00 am - One silver lining of the coronavirus lockdown is that it comes at the start of the growing season. Between now and the fall, folks have the chance to coax food from the ...
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Gardeners flock to stores, overwhelm websitesApr 18, 2020 7:00 am - NITRO, W.Va. — The sweet peppers were picked over, the tomatoes were taken and the flowers were fixing to be next. The empty spots on the store's display were starting t...
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Marie Kondo is stuck at home, too