Home and Garden
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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...
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Create a tropical getaway in your own back yardMay 28, 2013 6:00 am - Just because we live in the Midwest doesn't mean we can't enjoy a taste of the tropics for at least part of the year. Many tropical plants grow very well in containers a...
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Smartphone and tablet controls homeMay 27, 2013 1:00 am - WASHINGTON — Armeane M. Choksi acknowledges he's a bit of a “gadget freak” in explaining his need for an uber-connected house. Whether he's sitting in his second-floor h...
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Outdoor makeover contest Week 4: Young family with big dreamsMay 26, 2013 5:00 am - I love being outdoors. When it’s warm, I spend the majority of the day in my backyard playing with my children and dogs. I love teaching my children to love nature as mu...
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Outdoor makeover contest Week 4: Dreaming of a natural retreatMay 26, 2013 5:00 am - Our backyard is the reason we bought our house. It backs up to a meditation meadow that provides a sense of peace and opportunities to observe wildlife in the middle of ...