Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Houseplants can be moved outdoors for the summerMay 31, 2020 7:00 am - Gradually move houseplants outside to protected areas when temperatures begin staying above 40 degrees. Prevent damage to the plants by gradually acclimating them to the...
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Create space for quiet when everyone is at homeMay 31, 2020 7:00 am - If you ask families, roommates and couples if they would like a little privacy now, the answer is likely to be a resounding yes. With stay-at-home guidelines, household ...
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A stress-free home is an essential part of a healthy lifeMay 31, 2020 7:00 am - Caves were the first form of shelter known to man. Humans have always sought shelter to feel safe and protected. This need for a home and shelter is considered a primal ...
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Oakleaf hydrangeas are found growing naturally in the woodsMay 31, 2020 7:00 am - Hydrangeas are all the rage, a horticultural trend showing no signs of slowing. Year after year, breeders come up with new cultivars with improved blooming, increased ha...
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Why we thin veggies but crowd a hedgeMay 31, 2020 7:00 am - Walking along the canal the other day, I noticed a single branched redbud tree stretching horizontally over the water. It was more of a twig than a tree, now in its purp...
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Author urges gardeners to form one big 'national park'May 31, 2020 7:00 am - Imagine if all the back and front yards — and even patio container plants — across the country were seen as one magnificent patchwork quilt, a ‘'Homegrown National Park....
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Applications available June 15 for Master Gardener trainingMay 31, 2020 7:00 am - Do you have a passion for gardening? Do you like to share your gardening knowledge with others? Do you enjoy spending time volunteering in the community? If the answers ...
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'Murder hornet' is creating a buzz, but you can relaxMay 31, 2020 7:00 am - Just when you think we can't take any more of nature's horrors, along comes a creature right out of "Jumanji." The Asian giant hornet is the jumbo jet of such insects, a...
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Plant-based materials catch on with home-goods designersMay 30, 2020 1:00 am - With an eye toward sustainability, makers of home furnishings are experimenting more and more with plant-based materials. You can find things like bark, leaves and seeds...
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When you see a wildflower, thank an antMay 28, 2020 6:00 am - Ants have never made it to the “most loved insect” list. I venture to guess that the average Joe hates ants. While ants inside our homes means trouble, the presence of n...