Home and Garden
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Create a tropical oasis on a shady deck or patioJul 01, 2018 7:00 am - Gardeners who have decks or patios shaded by majestic trees or nearby buildings can create a tropical oasis every bit as beautiful as those who garden in full sun. Some ...
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What it's like to design a house on national TVJul 01, 2018 6:00 am - “That one is the Grand Dame — who is actually a boy — and right behind him are Beyoncé and the girls,” Monique Samuels, one of the “The Real Housewives of Potomac,” exp...
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A beetle brings a nightmare on ash streetJul 01, 2018 6:00 am - Introduced pests and diseases put the fear of God into plant biologists because these interlopers have not co-evolved with their hosts or predators in a way that keeps t...
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When in doubt, prune dying roses so plant looks goodJul 01, 2018 6:00 am - Deadhead hybrid roses as soon as the flowers fade. Many shrub roses are self-cleaning and don't require deadheading. When in doubt, lightly prune old blossoms to keep pl...
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Ornamental grasses make great additions to your landscapeJul 01, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I am interested in ornamental grasses for my yard. How do I choose the right ones? A. Ornamental grasses make great additions to your landscape due to their variety i...
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Roselle couple soon to enjoy new outdoor digsJul 01, 2018 6:00 am - A couple with two grown sons who have lived in their Roselle home for 22 years are the winners of the 2018 Daily Herald "Get Your Summer On" contest. Jill and Don Gross ...
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Twenty-five great ideas for your homeJul 01, 2018 6:00 am - When decorating a home, most of us know some information. Some design sense may come intuitively, some learned from your family home, other information from perusing she...
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Does writing a seller a letter make or break a home purchase?
Jul 01, 2018 1:06 am - Writing a courtship letter to win the favor of a love interest is considered old-fashioned in modern society, but those letters are alive and well in the quest to seal a...
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Survey: The 10 most annoying habits of bad neighbors
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A 'sneaky' color: Gray paint has hundreds of huesJun 30, 2018 6:00 am - When it comes to painting rooms, gray is red-hot. Benjamin Moore carries over 150 shades of gray, and Sherwin-Williams says that of its top 50 colors for interiors, 30 a...