Home and Garden
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Have transplants ready to take place of harvested vegetablesAug 30, 2020 7:00 am - One way to reap an abundance of vegetables from even a tiny garden is to keep planting throughout the growing season. Soon, you could be filling in new vegetables where ...
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My latest design destination: Camden, MaineAug 30, 2020 7:00 am - Why do people love Maine so much? Imagine a small enclave on the Atlantic dotted with shingle-covered buildings, blankets of fog rolling in and out and the chime of clan...
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Forget the lawn, water the flower bedsAug 30, 2020 7:00 am - A drought is one of a gardener's worst nightmares. When Mother Nature refuses to provide rainfall, but delivers plenty of heat and wind, landscapes suffer. Drought-stres...
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Crabapple trees highly susceptible to scab diseaseAug 30, 2020 7:00 am - Some crabapples are very susceptible to apple scab, and those not treated in spring may have lost many of their leaves. Their remaining leaves can be affected with black...
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Lilac of the WeekAug 30, 2020 7:00 am - Pocahontas, Syringa x hyacinthiflora, blooms earlier than most other lilacs. Its deep maroon-purple buds open to single deep violet florets. Pocahontas, which grows to a...
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Disagreement over roofing disclosureAug 30, 2020 6:00 am - Q: I have a general complaint against some home inspectors. Often, I find conditions listed as faulty in home inspection reports are found to be no problem at all when e...
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There are distinct advantages in downsizing to smaller homeAug 29, 2020 7:00 am - Five words you never thought you'd hear from a homeowner: I need a smaller house. Yet the concept of downsizing a home — or doing more with less — has been gaining favor...
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Quality bedding helps create a comfortable homeAug 28, 2020 7:00 am - Ariel Kaye founded the brand Parachute in Los Angeles in 2014 to sell high-quality bedding. She became known for her soft, comfortable sheets, towels, robes, rugs and ma...
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Do's and don'ts for properly pruning your treesAug 27, 2020 11:00 pm - Summer storms inevitably bring damage to home landscapes and trees. Some trees are complete losses, but those with minimal damage can sometimes be repaired. According to...
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Get your order in by Aug. 31 for Glen Ellyn mum saleAug 26, 2020 11:00 pm - Aug. 31 is the last day to get in your order for Glen Ellyn Historical Society's annual Mum Sale. Cost is $15 for each mum plant or three for $40. To order, visit www.ge...