Articles filed under Gardening
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Art in the garden: Attracting butterflies to your gardenJul 17, 2011 1:01 am - Butterflies are fascinating and fun to watch, adding vibrant color and movement to the summer flower border. It is easy to attract these fluttery beauties to your garden...
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The miracle of mulch: It protects roots, conserves waterJul 17, 2011 1:00 am - Mulch works miracles in the summer garden. Mulch for vegetable gardens is simply organic matter spread on top of the soil around plants. It works best in a layer about 2...
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Getting creative with color: how to do it rightJul 17, 2011 1:00 am - Striped staircases and lavender walls? They’re not just for high-profile designers anymore. Home-decorating TV shows and glossy shelter magazines have many homeowners e...
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Warrenville gardener welcomes visitors to his colorful abodeJul 17, 2011 12:00 am - Day lily gardeners like John Richter love July. That’s when their favorite perennials produce a riot of color from yellow through pink, purple, melon and red. The flower...
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Mediterranean decor evokes sun, seaJul 16, 2011 12:00 am - Mediterranean décor — influenced by Spanish, Italian, French, Turkish, Moroccan and Greek seaside lifestyles — is simple and relaxed, and easily adapted to Western homes...
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Community garden helps provide for food pantryJul 15, 2011 1:00 am - An historic neighborhood association near downtown Arlington Heights has taken on a new project this summer: a victory garden. For the first time, they leased one of the...
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Idyllic gardens open to public for one dayJul 12, 2011 12:00 am - Rachel and Aubrey Neville live on a little piece of paradise. And this weekend, they’ve agreed to share it. The couple owns more than 50 acres that, on Saturday, July 1...
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Landscape architect creates an award-winning potagerJul 11, 2011 1:00 am - “Potager” sounds fancier than “vegetable garden.” And not just because the word is French. Traditionally, these plots feature cutting flowers, fruit trees and berries as...
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How much is this 'Doughboy Tank' worth?Jul 10, 2011 1:00 am - Q. The photo is of a World War I “Doughboy Tank” that is in perfect working order, and I also have the original box in mint condition. Any information or appraisal o...
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Drought-resistant plants save on maintenanceJul 09, 2011 3:00 am - Choosing drought-resistant plants and following wise cultural practices conserves precious water, uses fewer chemicals and saves time in maintenance, too. When deciding...