Home and Garden
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TreeKeepers course offered in Arlington HeightsJul 03, 2018 1:00 am - Registration is open for a free course in Arlington Heights for residents who want to keep trees healthy. Sponsored by the Openlands conservation group, the TreeKeepers ...
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Elmhurst Garden Walk and Faire gives visitors ideasJul 03, 2018 1:00 am - One way to enjoy an enchanting garden discovered while exploring a faraway vacation spot is to replicate it in your own backyard. That's just what one Elmhurst homeowner...
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Take a walk through Healing Gardens July 8Jul 02, 2018 11:00 pm - Healing Gardens, a two-acre expanse of woodland and perennial gardens on Stone Hill Farm off Dean Street in St. Charles, will be open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 8. T...
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Tour amazing local backyards at free Water & Garden Showcase July 21Jul 01, 2018 11:00 pm - The summer Aquascape Construction Water & Garden Showcase - the only free outdoor water and garden experience of its kind throughout the Chicago area - continues Saturda...
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Scandinavian glassworks mystery solvedJul 01, 2018 7:01 am - Q. This is a picture of a heavy glass bowl that was passed on to me. The markings on the base are "KOSTA - 58509 - SINNEMARK." The overall bowl is about 4 inches tall an...
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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...