Articles filed under Decor
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Deadheading and pruning perennials keeps plants beautifulJul 05, 2020 7:00 am - Deadhead and prune perennials for several reasons. First, deadheading encourages plants to continue blooming or rewards the gardener with a second season of bloom. Next,...
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A bit of whimsy is required to bring the garden indoorsJul 04, 2020 7:00 am - There is nothing that says summer better than to be in touch with nature: going to the beach, swimming in a lake or planting flower beds. Most of us love the casual comf...
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Plant splashes of purple throughout the gardenJun 28, 2020 7:00 am - I love plants with purple foliage. They are equally capable of promoting peace or inciting a riot in the garden. Ease the harshness of red flowers with neighboring plant...
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Inspired designs sparked by things of interestJun 27, 2020 7:00 am - Often when I design rooms in show houses or the lobby of a condo or hotel, the viewing public always asks questions that make you truly think about the design process. B...
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National Garden Bureau named 2020 the Year of the LavenderJun 21, 2020 7:00 am - The National Garden Bureau has named 2020 the Year of the Lavender. English lavender (Lavendula angustifolia) is the hardiest type and best suited to our Midwestern gard...
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Decor ideas for the housebound travelerJun 21, 2020 7:00 am - If your actual travel plans are on hold, you can soothe your wanderlust with a few home decor change-ups or additions. Whether you're wishing you were at a wilderness ca...
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Traditional prairie grasses are a must in Midwest gardensJun 14, 2020 7:00 am - Grasses once dominated Midwest prairies, so it is no surprise ornamental grasses are at home in Midwest cultivated landscapes. There are types to perform a variety of du...
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Are double sinks just double trouble?Jun 14, 2020 7:00 am - The one thing some of us have learned recently is how to navigate being with your significant other 24/7. Second to sharing a bed, sharing a bathroom is the most intima...
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Sight of fringe tree stops neighbors when in bloomJun 07, 2020 7:00 am - When my fringe tree is in bloom — its snow-white flowers hanging in a 6- to 8-inch long “fringe” from the branches — it makes neighbors stop and ask about this beautiful...
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Are you ready for a mini makeover?Jun 07, 2020 7:00 am - So, after months of adhering to strict quarantine standards, by now, you've probably spent more time in your home than you have in years. This has probably given you tim...