Home and Garden
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Tips, serious and not, for keeping squirrels awayApr 24, 2014 5:45 am - They're vermin to some. Cunning adversaries to others. Squirrels have long been a source of fascination and frustration for gardeners and bird enthusiasts engaged in a n...
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Aging gracefully in your homeApr 23, 2014 5:45 am - Homeowners' demand for accessibility features on the rise
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Coral bells keep getting betterApr 23, 2014 1:01 am - Just when we think plant breeders will tire of the genus Heuchera, they surprise us with a whole new crop of beauties that we want to include in our shade borders. Here ...
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Time to clean up your gardenApr 23, 2014 1:01 am - It still is not too late to remove garden debris from beds and cut back perennials if you are running late with your garden cleanup. However, the perennials will have be...
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Cool season annuals add needed colorApr 22, 2014 5:45 am - Why wait until Mother's Day to add color to beds, borders and container gardens? Cool-season annuals announce the beginning of the gardening season. They thrive in cool ...
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What to expect this spring after suburbs' brutal winterApr 21, 2014 5:30 am - You may harbor residual angst over the long, brutal winter, and with good reason — we had measurable snow just last week, for goodness' sake. But despite some stubborn ...
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Take time to select right plantsApr 21, 2014 1:01 am - After a long Chicago winter, it is easy to let spring fever take over when ordering plants from catalogs and buying plants from garden centers. For a successful garden, ...
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Only 'true leaves' can make food for plantsApr 21, 2014 1:01 am - Q. On the directions for some seeds I started, it said to transplant them into larger containers when the first true leaves appear. What do they mean by "first true leav...
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The impact of invasive plants:Apr 20, 2014 1:01 am - "Invasive Plants: Unweaving the Web of Native Life," is the topic of the Lake County Audubon meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 5, at the Libertyville village hall, 118 W....
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First impressions are important to builders, homeownersApr 20, 2014 12:00 am - A home's entrance — like a warm embrace — greets guests and welcomes them inside. Builders know the importance of what first meets the eye, whether it's grand, opulent, ...