Articles filed under Gardening
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When burning wood, be aware of insect troubleFeb 10, 2013 12:00 am - It is best to keep any logs that you saved for burning in the fireplace outside until you are ready to burn them as insects can come in with the firewood. Never treat fi...
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New life for a century-old living roomFeb 02, 2013 12:00 am - Marianne and Mike live in a gorgeous century home with all the advantages that come with an older house — high ceilings, character and charm aplenty. But there are drawb...
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Forsythia branches can be forced to bloom indoorsFeb 01, 2013 12:00 am - Q. I have heard that forsythia branches can bloom indoors. How is it done? A. You can bring a bit of spring indoors by gathering forsythia branches and forcing them to b...
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Catalogs, websites offer the stuff of your garden dreamsJan 27, 2013 4:00 am - As the cold winds blow outside, now is an ideal time to get cozy with a warm blanket on the couch to design and choose color palettes for this year's garden. Bold, inte...
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Five hottest decorating looks for 2013Jan 26, 2013 4:00 am - My favorite part of going to the home-furnishings markets is previewing the hottest trends in interior decorating. One of my favorite trend-makers to watch is Holly Blal...
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Put some sparkle into your house during the dark monthsJan 26, 2013 4:00 am - The days are gray and dreary, the holidays are history and those festive seasonal decorations that gave our interiors warmth and sparkle last month are now back in stora...
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Winter a good time to prune dormant trees, shrubsJan 26, 2013 3:00 am - It may be cold outside, but there still are garden tasks to do. Winter is a good time to prune trees and shrubs while they are dormant. Overgrown deciduous woody shrubs ...
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How to care for blooming plant giftsJan 21, 2013 4:00 am - Many people receive plants as gifts over the holidays. Some of these plants can continue to provide enjoyment for quite a while with good care. A cyclamen plant will con...
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Fix-It Clinic defies the throwaway economyJan 19, 2013 4:00 am - The table lamp, with its fizzling light bulbs, was built like a tank and about as attractive. Its base was so heavy that not even the cats could knock it over — and ther...
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Be a deer and prune the shrubs, will you?Jan 16, 2013 5:00 am - Deer are ready to start pruning our trees and shrubs. Although unconcerned with promoting plant health or aesthetics, in at least one situation deer can actually help us...