Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Itching to start spring garden cleanup? Not so fast!Mar 28, 2023 11:00 pm - When the blare of the year's first leaf blower awakened me one morning last week, I realized spring cleanup had commenced - no matter that March could still roar like a ...
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Give your houseplants a spring feedingMar 26, 2023 6:00 am - Prune houseplants as needed and start fertilizing them as they begin new growth. Rotate your houseplants so each side receives an even amount of light for more uniform g...
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How to manage an invasive, former favorite treeMar 25, 2023 11:00 pm - It's the late 1940s. World War II has ended, the Baby Boom is in full swing, and incomes are rising, making first-time homeownership possible for many. Cars are being ma...
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Why some suburban communities are holding off on mowing until Mother's DayMar 25, 2023 1:00 am - More than 500 Lombard lawns won't be mowed until Mother's Day this year — adding to an environment-friendly practice that is on the rise throughout the suburbs. In a mov...
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Composting next topic in gardening learning seriesMar 24, 2023 1:00 am - Learn why to compost, how to compost and how to use the compost to make a positive contribution to your garden and the environment in the next session of the 2023 Garden...
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Things to do March 24-30: Mutts Gone Nuts, Naperville Bluegrass Fest and moreMar 22, 2023 6:00 am - Before Friday The Orchid Show, Magnified: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through Sunday, March 26, at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. This is the last...
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'The way it works in nature': How to make your lawn more sustainable this yearMar 20, 2023 5:30 am - With spring around the corner, local environmental groups are sharing sustainable practices that gardeners and lawn hobbyists can try this year - from composting at home...
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Pruning season is right around the cornerMar 19, 2023 7:00 am - Prune fruit trees and grapes soon as the worst of the winter cold is past and spring growth has not yet begun. Raspberries can grow into a tangled mess and produce poorl...
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Cockeyed contractor ignores the plansMar 19, 2023 6:00 am - Q: Construction was just completed on our new home, but the building official would not approve the final inspection. He says an as-built permit is now needed before cor...
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Top new landscaping trends for 2023Mar 18, 2023 7:00 am - It's never too early to give thought to your home's curb appeal and the condition and cosmetic appeal of your yard and grounds. If you want to be prouder of the home you...