Articles filed under Home & Garden
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That old black magic continues to charm designersJul 05, 2020 7:01 am - Like the lyrics to the song "That Old Black Magic," black rooms have me under their spell. Lately, it seems black has assumed the role of the new neutral color for inter...
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First sign of grubs may be critters digging in the yardJul 05, 2020 7:00 am - Grubs can be a problem in lawns some years. The adult beetles will be attracted to irrigated lawns that are surrounded by dry lawns for their egg laying in early summer....
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Lilac of the weekJul 05, 2020 7:00 am - The Lombard Garden Club postponed its annual lilac sale from just before Mother's Day to Sept. 10-12 this year. To prepare for the sale, the club is offering this weekly...
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Making the most of your outdoor space, no matter how smallJul 05, 2020 7:00 am - Coronavirus quarantine had many people rethinking the interiors of their homes this spring. DIY projects were tackled, and rooms reorganized. Now that summer's here, why...
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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...