Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Every spring, 13M wildflowers give this preserve a jolt of natural beautyMay 19, 2026 5:04 pm - The G. Richard Thompson Wildlife Management Area in Virginia, about 62 miles west of Washington, includes one of the largest great white trillium stands in the world - about 13 million across two square miles of woods.
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How to mulch your garden beds without harming plantsMay 19, 2026 3:59 pm - When you look at your garden beds and borders, do you see any bare soil? If so, mulch is in order.
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Why drainage is crucial to outdoor spacesMay 19, 2026 3:30 pm - Drainage is an essential consideration when planning outdoor living areas. Homeowners should use slope, drains and even vegetation to mitigate water issues on a property.
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Home inspector challenged by flood disclosuresMay 19, 2026 10:54 am - As a home inspector, I often find evidence of water-damage repairs to interior walls and flooring. This has become a new focus of my inspections. Do you have any suggestions?
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Container gardening success: Proper drainage and plant care techniquesMay 19, 2026 10:44 am - If you are unable to quickly install the new containerized plants you purchased, it’s easier to keep them watered if you hold them in the shade before planting.
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Here’s a quick and easy routine to get your bathroom clean fastMay 17, 2026 3:00 am - If you’re looking for a way to get your bathroom clean, fast, this routine is for you — it relies on just two multipurpose cleaning agents and a low-fi selection of tools.
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Wheaton Garden Club awards philanthropy and scholarship grantsMay 15, 2026 11:57 pm - The Wheaton Garden Club announced its 2026 philanthropy recipients and scholarship winners, providing financial support to three environmental organizations and four students.
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What can association do about owners leaving trash cans out?May 13, 2026 4:24 pm - A couple of owners in our association leave their empty garbage cans at the curb for many days after the weekly pickup. Does the association have any remedies?
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Water Street Naperville to host Spring Plant Sale to benefit We Grow Dreams nonprofitMay 13, 2026 9:33 am - Water Street in downtown Naperville will host a plant sale featuring spring hanging baskets, containers, some flats and mixed pots and garden decor from We Grow Dreams, a West Chicago nonprofit nursery that provides job training and employment to differently abled young adults who have graduated from high school transition programs.
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Beware these cleaning hacks. One could even kill youMay 12, 2026 1:58 pm - TikTok abounds with clever cleaning tips, and some are quite good. But many of the techniques popularized on CleanTok are very bad, indeed.