Articles filed under Gardening
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Floral rules are ephemeral, but here are some basic guidelinesApr 10, 2009 11:00 pm - Consider these tips and opinions when you buy or make floral centerpieces. Drawback: Grocery store flowers might not be fresh, especially if they are not refrigerated. E...
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It's pansy time, aka viola, violetta,; popular cool-season annualApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Whether it's known as a pansy, viola or even violetta, flowering plants in the Viola genus are classic cool-season annuals; plants that can tolerate light frosts and con...
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Old houses can be green and lovableApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Who knows why some of us really like old homes and others don't waste a thought, much less a tear, even when something extraordinary is pulled down? I am firmly in the c...
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Frog ponds help endangered species close to homeApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - When you hear about animals in danger of extinction, you probably picture exotic places from nature shows. But Brent Brock saw the problem closer to home when he returne...
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It's spring and flowers bloom! But not without a lot of effortApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - If you're holding your breath waiting for the redbud or magnolia in your yard to bloom, imagine what Todd Pope went through. Pope, manager of the Oswego/Naperville branc...
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Personal touches trump 'rules' of tasteApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - In the questions readers and clients ask, I can often detect a reluctance to introduce pieces they like but feel "don't belong" in a setting done in a certain style. I a...
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Vegetable gardens can please eye as well as palateMar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - 'Tis the season when everyone gets the urge to plant. And if you choose to grow vegetables, there's no need to relegate them to a far corner of your yard, where they are...
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Save money through others' bad fortuneMar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Here is some very bad news that could save you money. Due to the condition of the economy, Bright Hope, one of the stores that carries crafts made by people in developin...
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Think long and hard before walling off great roomMar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Professional designers usually advise their clients to establish a clear continuity of color and style from one room to the next. While it's true that such a design dire...
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How to start a vegetable gardenMar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - So you'd like to follow Michelle Obama's lead and start your own vegetable garden? With just a little planning, having a kitchen garden can be rewarding and fun, especia...