Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Prune hedges and shrubs to maintain the perfect shape, sizeJul 18, 2021 7:00 am - Prune shrubs that have put on a lot of growth this year. Prune them as needed to keep them in the proper scale for your garden. Growth will be mostly hardened off in ear...
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See garden ideas come to life with the Kane County Master GardenersJul 15, 2021 11:00 pm - Get offline and get outside to see inspirational gardens at the Kane County Master Gardener Idea Garden in St. Charles. This summer, join these University of Illinois E...
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Chip and Joanna Gaines step up to help lead a new TV networkJul 15, 2021 11:00 pm - NEW YORK - Chip and Joanna Gaines made a name for themselves thanks to their knack for renovating homes. Now they're ready to put their skills to work on building an ent...
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Extension educator offers tips on irrigating gardens to beat summer heatJul 14, 2021 11:00 pm - As the air conditioners crank up this summer, so do the watering needs of the garden. Watering is one the simplest and most routine gardening tasks, but there are ways t...
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Dress your beautiful windows for successJul 11, 2021 7:01 am - Editor's note: Joseph Pubillones is taking some time off. This column originally published in 2017. Dressing your windows can dramatically change the look and even the s...
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Make the inside of your home as fragrant as the outdoorsJul 11, 2021 7:00 am - This is a good time to cut some of your outdoor flowers for indoor display. It is best to cut the flowers during a cool part of the day and to put them in water as quick...
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What to consider before buying a new front doorJul 11, 2021 7:00 am - What any homeowner should consider before buying a new front door
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How to create a cozy sunroom for your homeJul 10, 2021 7:00 am - As fall inches closer to winter, it's not uncommon for people to look to the coming cold with a degree of lament. Spring, summer and fall provide ample opportunities to ...
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Six Elmhurst gardens to be featured at Native Garden Tour July 24Jul 08, 2021 11:00 pm - Elmhurst Cool Cities Coalition is hosting a Native Garden Tour on Saturday, July 24, to encourage homeowners to re-wild and restore their own property with native plants...
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Outdoor improvements for more fun in the sunJul 08, 2021 7:00 am - For the past 15 months, people have worked hard to improve their outdoor spaces, as this was one of the sole means of entertainment during the pandemic. Many have update...