Home and Garden
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Outdoor makeover contest Week 5: A mud pitJun 02, 2013 6:00 am - Last summer, my husband and I started a backyard makeover project around our wooden deck. Over the course of several weekends, we jack-hammered out an old concrete pond ...
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Outdoor makeover contest Week 5: Muddy paw printJun 02, 2013 6:00 am - For a very long time, I have dreamed of putting a patio in my backyard so we weren’t constantly dragging in the mud and outdoors as well as to have a pretty place to sit...
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Will Barrymore prints bring fame, fortune?Jun 02, 2013 5:51 am - Q. I would appreciate your opinion on the enclosed pictures. Could they possibly be by THE Lionel Barrymore? They are brass (I guess) etchings that I purchased many year...
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Pet-friendly landscapingJun 02, 2013 5:00 am - The furry children in your life also need to be considered when you are planning your yard. It is all about how you put together the entire package so that you can enjoy...
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Kid-friendly yardsJun 02, 2013 5:00 am - Yards need to meet the needs of the entire family. They need to provide space and amenities for people of all ages to be able to enjoy the outdoors. So if your home has ...
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Try varying size, content of containers for a showy effectJun 02, 2013 1:00 am - By Tim Johnson Think of your containers as large, exuberant floral displays when choosing plants. Mix plants of different heights for a layered effect. Try something di...
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Impatiens susceptible to downy mildewJun 02, 2013 1:00 am - Q. Every year my garden is exploding with impatiens. However, more and more I am reading about a disease that is attracting this popular annual. What can you tell me? A....
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New blooms, veggies debuting for 2013Jun 01, 2013 6:00 am - Whoever believes there's nothing new under the sun hasn't seen the plants introduced for the 2013 gardening season. Think multicolored blooms, high-yield vegetables bre...
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Hiring an interior designerJun 01, 2013 1:00 am - Interior designers can be priceless if you find the perfect fit. They make a home more than pretty. Yes, the first thing that comes to mind when considering hiring an in...
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Art in the garden: Peppers have simple needs in gardenJun 01, 2013 1:00 am - Peppers are easy to grow. They only need warm weather, a sunny location, well-drained soil and an occasional application of fertilizer to yield a bountiful crop. And wi...