Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Pruning back shrubs and trees gets you out in the yardFeb 06, 2022 6:00 am - Winter is a good time to prune trees and shrubs. Overgrown deciduous woody shrubs can be rejuvenated with heavy pruning this month and continuing until new growth begins...
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Interior designers now plan for multigenerational livingJan 30, 2022 6:01 am - Editor's note: Joseph Pubillones is taking time off. This column originally published in 2018. As more and more baby boomers hit their golden years, and younger generati...
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Pots and perches to show off your houseplants in styleJan 30, 2022 6:00 am - Houseplants have been keeping a lot of us company during the pandemic, and the good news is there's a plant for any home, big or small, well-lit or not. There's also a v...
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How to attract birds to your yard in winterJan 30, 2022 6:00 am - When attempting to attract birds to your garden, it is important to know what species are in your area, their food preferences and feeding habits. For example, some bird...
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Several options to refresh the air in a homeJan 29, 2022 5:00 am - Q: COVID-19 has increased our awareness of indoor air quality. The air in my house often seems stale. What are efficient methods to get more outdoor fresh air indoors? A...
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Elmhurst resident to present at PBS Wisconsin Garden & Landscape ExpoJan 27, 2022 10:00 pm - The upcoming PBS Wisconsin Garden & Landscape Expo will feature a session led by an area resident. Marcy Lautanen-Raleigh of Elmhurst will present a stage demonstration ...
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Learn about native plants for your landscapeJan 25, 2022 12:00 am - Prairie, woodland and wetland plants are the topic Feb. 1, at the Wild Ones Lake-to-Prairie Chapter meeting being held at the Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian ...
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Houseplants will test your gardening skillsJan 23, 2022 6:00 am - Cyclamen plants will continue to bloom for a few weeks if they are kept in a north window in a cool room (55 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit) and watered enough to keep the soi...
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How to attract busy contractors to your home remodelJan 22, 2022 6:00 am - Brian Gawthrop has waited over six months to remodel his home. The Washington state-based certified financial planner and his wife have a long enough wish list to keep a...
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Is an open-concept home for you?Jan 21, 2022 6:00 am - Open-concept homes have become increasingly popular in recent years. An open-concept home is one in which the rooms flow into one another with limited obstruction from w...