Home and Garden
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Learn the benefits of native trees and shrubsMay 24, 2013 10:19 am - Trees and shrubs are part of the gorgeous palate of habitat-friendly, native and woody plants that you can use to replace buckthorn, bush honeysuckle and other alien inv...
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Palatine family wins backyard makeoverMay 24, 2013 9:55 am - A Palatine family has won second prize in the Dream Backyard Makeover contest sponsored by Archadeck in Rolling Meadows, Belgard Hardscapes and TimberTech. Amanda Hall a...
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Options for removing lawn to create gardening bedMay 24, 2013 6:00 am - Q. How can I remove a large section of lawn that I want to turn into a garden bed? A. Many people use herbicides for removal because it is quick and easy. However, herbi...
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Palatine Historical Society to hold Garden TourMay 21, 2013 12:00 pm - The Palatine Historical Society’s annual Garden Tour will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 23. Maps can be picked up beginning at noon that day at Towne Squar...
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Special series gives backyard, grilling tipsMay 21, 2013 9:00 am - Is your backyard ready for your daughter's graduation party? Is your garden a source of inspiration for your new photography hobby? Do you love retreating to your outdoo...
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Great fixes for small outdoor spacesMay 19, 2013 6:00 am - Sometimes, as we all know, the best things come in small packages. That can also be true of outdoor living spaces. While many people like to be able to spread out when ...
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Unique condo patio makeoverMay 19, 2013 6:00 am - Attached is a picture of outdoor space. My project is unique because I live in a two-story townhouse style condo and the existing space is very small. I’ve never seen a ...
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Outdoor makeover Week 3: Sliding door to nowhereMay 19, 2013 6:00 am - We recently had our kitchen remodeled and had a sliding-glass door installed. Now we have to step down onto an old kitchen cabinet to get outside. We have an old firepla...
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Outdoor makeover week 3: The place to be!May 19, 2013 6:00 am - Having been a licensed daycare provider for 10 years now I will say that my backyard belongs to the nine little people that I care for everyday. When my 11-hour day come...
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Outdoor makeover contest Week 3: From start to finishMay 19, 2013 6:00 am - Our daughter and son-in-law never seem to have time to donate to working in the backyard nor do they have an interest to start the project. With two children, ages 5 and...