Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Get out the clippers: The weeds are trying to take overSep 08, 2020 11:00 pm - If you had to define the purpose of gardening, the answer might be that it is the act of crafting beauty from nature. That would be the poetic response. At its base, gar...
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Medieval monastery gardens have a timeless, uplifting designSep 06, 2020 7:00 am - Enclosed and hidden gardens have always appealed to me as spaces sheltered from the stormy world. But a bunker alone is not enough; a refuge must be uplifting and play t...
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Inspiration in interior design should be nuancedSep 06, 2020 7:00 am - I have always had a serious case of wanderlust. Traveling is one of those educational experiences that truly is priceless. Experiences had over a proper cup of tea in an...
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Replace perennials with shrubs for a low-maintenance landscapeSep 06, 2020 7:00 am - The older I get, the larger my gardens seem. Although they have not actually grown in physical size, it takes me longer to weed them, cut back perennials in them, and wa...
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If your lawn is abused or overrun by weeds, now is the time to fix itSep 06, 2020 7:00 am - For some, the lawn is still about projecting the trophy landscape. For most of us, it's the default green feature around the home. And for a third group, it's an environ...
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Fall preparations can protect trees from deer damageSep 06, 2020 7:00 am - It is time to protect the trunks of smooth-barked trees, such as young maples, from deer rubs. Deer rub their antlers on the trunks of smooth-barked trees to accelerate ...
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What grass is best for northern Illinois?Sep 06, 2020 7:00 am - Many lawn grasses are described in gardening magazines and books. Which grass is best for lawns in northern Illinois? The choice depends largely on characteristics of th...
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Today's homeowner can choose new roofing materialsSep 05, 2020 6:00 am - Q: My old dark shingle roof is leaking again after only about 18 years. When I have it replaced this time, what are my options for a roofing material that lasts longer? ...
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What you can do now to plan a future renovationSep 04, 2020 7:00 am - Like everyone else, you've been spending lots of time at home during the past few months. And you've probably become more acquainted with all the flaws in your home: the...
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Neat Method founders on living an organized lifeSep 04, 2020 7:00 am - Ashley Murphy and Marissa Hagmeyer are co-founders of the Neat Method, founded in 2010 in San Francisco and now with more than 70 locations in all major cities throughou...