Articles filed under Gardening
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Keep your garden feeling blue all seasonJul 20, 2012 6:00 am - From the first glimpse of grape hyacinths in spring to the statuesque splendor of morning glories in September, blue flowers capture our hearts. It may be the scarcity o...
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Taking a shine to lacquer and high-gloss paintJul 20, 2012 1:00 am - Virginia designer Raji Radhakrishnan, who recently participated in New York’s Kips Bay Decorator Show House, answers questions from Washington Post readers about design ...
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What is the value of these spoons I inherited?Jul 19, 2012 6:05 am - Q. At age 85 and 10 months, I seek your expertise in identifying the value of these four spoons that I inherited from my mother-in-law. I received them many years ago, a...
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Convalescent center garden gives residents purposeJul 18, 2012 7:59 am - The garden is so hidden from view of those driving by on County Farm Road in Wheaton that it has come to be known as “The Secret Garden.” But to residents of the DuPage ...
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Who is the manufacturer of this vase? How much is it worth?Jul 14, 2012 3:22 am - Q. I am enclosing photos of a vase that is in mint condition with no chips or scratches. The glaze is flawless. It is 6¾ inches tall and the flower is painted on only on...
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Indoor plants create indoor artwork for ownersJul 14, 2012 1:00 am - For The Associated Press On the indoor gardening stage, plants such as peace lily, Boston fern and sansevieria are veterans, tried-and-true performers that require littl...
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Choose drought-tolerant perennials for hot, dry conditionsJul 14, 2012 1:00 am - With the excessive heat and lack of rainfall recently, it may seem nearly impossible to grow a lush, beautiful garden. But it is possible if you choose perennials that, ...
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A look at ‘Live More, Want Less: 52 Ways to Find Order in Your Life’Jul 12, 2012 1:00 am - Every year, millions of people vow to get organized. And every year, millions fail. Author Mary Carlomagno decided to tackle this predicament in her new book, “Live More...
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Mt. Prospect forestry department says it’s time to water treesJul 11, 2012 3:48 pm - The lack of precipitation combined with very high temperatures has seriously stressed many landscape plants, especially recent plantings, according to Mount Prospect For...
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In banning leaf blowers, a small victory against noiseJul 11, 2012 1:00 am - Arlington, Mass., has joined in the fight against noise and air pollution by banning the use of leaf blowers between May 15 and Oct. 15. This gives languid homeowners an...