Articles filed under Gardening
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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...
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Sisters' bedrooms reflect different personalitiesJan 15, 2013 4:00 am - Kalista and Alessandra are young sisters who have shared lots of things over the years, including their bedroom. Now, the girls are getting older and want more independe...
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Seed, bulb and nursery catalogs will help you plan for new yearJan 14, 2013 9:00 am - Order seed, bulb and nursery catalogs to assist in planning your garden for the new year. To help you choose the best plants, take advantage of the Chicago Botanic Garde...