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Home & garden calendar, April 13-19

Apr 08, 2025 10:29 pm - Rain gardening, dragonflies, plant sales galore and more.
Buyers unhappy with agent’s home inspector

By Barry Stone
Apr 08, 2025 7:32 pm - Reliance on an agent’s home inspector referral can be good or bad, depending on the agent. Many Realtors endorse the best home inspectors, while others recommend those with lesser qualifications and abilities.
Spring garden tasks for healthy plant growth

By Tim Johnson
Apr 08, 2025 7:18 pm - Keep cutting back perennials in your garden to prepare the way for health spring growth. With bulbs and grasses, be sure to stay away from any new growth when you’re cutting back.
Every yard matters: How native plants can revive ecosystems

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Apr 08, 2025 4:12 pm - Simple landscaping choices, like reducing lawn areas and planting native species, can combat environmental decline and help protect wildlife. See why a native plant expert says every yard can play a vital role in preserving ecosystems, and discover good plant choices for your yard.
Common questions and answers about carpeting

Metro Creative Services
Apr 08, 2025 2:18 pm - Carpeting can help make a home feel more cozy and welcoming. Homeowners can work with a local carpeting retailer to find a carpet that meets their needs and fits their budget.
Signs of a more buyer-friendly housing market emerge for the spring homebuying season

By ALEX VEIGA
Apr 08, 2025 8:01 am - This spring homebuying season is shaping up to be more favorable for home shoppers than it's been in recent years — as long as they can afford to buy.
Blink and you could miss them. 10 native spring ephemerals that bring early color to the garden

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Apr 02, 2025 2:27 pm - Spring brings the return of color to the garden as bulbs bloom, perennials re-emerge and new annuals settle in. But a less common category of plants — native spring ephemerals — though fleeting, bridge the gap between winter and spring. Blink and you may miss them.
Finish pruning up your trees and shrubs this week

By Tim Johnson
Apr 02, 2025 1:56 pm - If you haven’t done it yet, it’s time to finish up the pruning of shrubs and trees, as it’s best to do it before spring growth starts. An expert offers some tips, and explains why you shouldn’t just hack it off at the trunk.
Home & garden calendar, April 6-12

Apr 02, 2025 1:03 am - Pressed flowers, dahlias, dragonflies, plant sales and more.
Roof inspection in the rain

By Barry Stone
Apr 02, 2025 12:28 am - Because of rainy conditions at inspection, a flat roof was “inspected” from the ground with binoculars. After closing was discovered to have a leak. Who is responsible?

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