Home and Garden
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Native tree, shrub sale starts Aug. 1Jul 23, 2017 11:00 pm - Online ordering for Citizens for Conservation's annual Fall Native Tree and Shrub Sale begins Tuesday, Aug. 1. Fall is a good time to plant trees and shrubs, when roots ...
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Grill Burgers, Not Your HomeJul 23, 2017 11:00 pm - July is National Grilling Month and the perfect time for gathering friends and family to have a cookout in the backyard. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) ...
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Barn doors add style to spaceJul 23, 2017 7:01 am - Barn doors are a brilliant way to conserve space. The idea has been around for a while now, so it's not the hottest news. Still, I'm a huge fan of this type of room clos...
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Decorate a dorm to feel like homeJul 23, 2017 7:01 am - I've got two years to go until my 16-year-old is off to college. Sometimes, I don't know if I'm actually looking forward to those quiet days or if I will languish in dep...
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Beware of fungal disease on rosesJul 23, 2017 7:00 am - If your hybrid roses have been losing their lower leaves and the remaining leaves have yellowish foliage with dark spots, then it is likely you have black spot, which is...
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Reasons are many to mulch a gardenJul 23, 2017 6:01 am - Q. Should I be mulching my garden, trees and plants? A. If you want to conserve soil moisture, keep down weeds, reduce soil erosion and keep plant roots cool this summer...
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Be sure to plant dependable perennialsJul 23, 2017 6:00 am - Gardeners love the hunt for new plants, whether the plants are new to the industry or just new to them. While it is fun to be the first in the neighborhood to have a new...
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Why it's wise to upgrade downstairsJul 23, 2017 6:00 am - Feeling pressed for space? The solution might be right under your feet. Finished basements are a low-cost way to add resale value to your home at a fraction of what it c...
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Tired of mulching? The pros have a different ideaJul 23, 2017 6:00 am - Sedges are grasslike plants best described as green and tufty. They may be the dullest-looking perennials in the landscape. They are also the hottest. Leading garden des...
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In the compost pile, green and brown make black goldJul 23, 2017 6:00 am - We have a saying at our house: "The compost pile is just another mouth to feed." After all, our garden thrives on compost, and thus we thrive on it, too. That pile is an...