Home and Garden
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St. Charles home inspired by historic governor's mansionOct 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Imagine living in a replica of one of America's great houses - the White House, Monticello, Mount Vernon, or, perhaps, one of the 50 state's governors' mansions. Since 1...
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Red, wiggly worms perform magic in kitchen compost binOct 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Not so long ago, I would have considered any worm in the kitchen to be a bad thing. Mealworms, for example, who occasionally ride in unnoticed in bags of birdseed. The f...
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Wild bird winter photo galleryOct 23, 2009 11:00 pm - ...
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Seeds, water just two secrets to attracting birds this winterOct 23, 2009 11:00 pm - The birds you feed in your back yard need more than seeds to make it through the winter. They also need spas. Actually, they need open water to drink and keep their feat...
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Dig up Dahlia tubers to save them for next yearOct 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. How can I save my Dahlia tubers for planting next year? A. Dahlias should be dug once the leaves become darkened by frost. On a sunny day, cut the stems back to ...
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Color, pattern and detail through decorator's eyesOct 23, 2009 11:00 pm - In a world of West Elm simplicity and Crate and Barrel conformity, legendary designer Carleton Varney really rocks a room with his pattern, color and confidence. His lat...
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Transform a formal dining room into a cheerful haunted Halloween sceneOct 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Many homeowners relish having a room that's a bit of a departure from the rest of their spaces, and St. Charles mother of two Jenny Risch is no exception. In contrast to...
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Deadheading prolongs flowering season, improves appearanceOct 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. What does deadheading mean? A. Deadheading flowers is simply the process of removing spent flower blooms in order to extend their flowering season and improve the...
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Be creative with home landscapes, foundation plantingOct 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Planting in front of your house is easy, right? Plant three to five evergreens of the same kind in a row to hide the concrete foundation. Your only decision is whether t...
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Holly offers year-round appeal no matter where you liveOct 16, 2009 11:00 pm - If you're looking for a plant with year-round appeal, holly belongs near the top. No matter where you live, hollies offer shiny red, orange, or yellow berries, and many ...