Articles filed under Home & Garden
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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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Touchless tech to the rescueJul 04, 2020 6:00 am - How smart home devices can make you and your family safer during the pandemic and beyond
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A portable air conditioner can save moneyJul 04, 2020 6:00 am - Q: I am trying to run my central air conditioner less to save electricity. Would using a portable air conditioner use less electricity? Does one have to be vented outdoo...
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Good fences make good neighbors of humans, wildlifeJul 03, 2020 7:00 am - Fences are the best way to prevent deer and other foraging animals from damaging gardens, landscape plants and orchards, but they can be expensive, and difficult or time...
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Most suburban hedges are pruned incorrectlyJun 28, 2020 7:00 am - June is a good month to shear your hedges. Prune formal hedges slightly wider at their base than at the top. This ensures the sides of the hedge will receive equal sun e...
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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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Millennial Money: How to plan and budget for DIY goals nowJun 28, 2020 6:12 am - Did you find yourself cooped up during the pandemic-induced stay-at-home orders, blankly staring at the walls of your house, longing for more? Maybe you wanted to travel...
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Have a healthy, green lawn without using chemicalsJun 28, 2020 6:00 am - Q: I have been practicing organic lawn care for many years. How do I talk to my neighbors about the benefits of natural lawn care practices? A: Natural, organic lawn car...
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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...