Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Weed Ladies winter sale opens Nov. 30Nov 26, 2023 10:00 pm - The Weed Ladies Winter Sale features creative seasonal floral arrangements for sale. Each one-of-a-kind silk or dried floral creation has been designed by the Weed Ladie...
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Learn how to manage your garden by testing soilNov 25, 2023 9:00 am - Have your garden soil tested to determine how best to manage it and what fertilizers to use. Make a composite sample from a few areas in the bed and send them in for te...
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Slow transition to winter keeps houseplants healthyNov 25, 2023 8:00 am - My mandarin orange tree and spider plants enjoyed a longer vacation than I did, having spent the entire summer outdoors on the back deck. But the party ended late last m...
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Annual housewalk in Mount Prospect features six homes worth a second lookNov 25, 2023 6:00 am - Mount Prospect home a stunning fusion of styles, inside and out
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Two board factions causing chaos for management companyNov 24, 2023 6:00 am - By David Bendoff Q. The board of directors of our association is comprised of two factions. Each faction has a different agenda for the association. As a result, the ass...
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Home and garden calendarNov 23, 2023 10:00 pm - Nov. 27 Arlington Heights Garden Club - New Invasives: 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, at St. Simon's Episcopal Church, 717 W. Kirchoff Road, Arlington Heights. "The New In...
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What you need to know about heat pumps: Cost, rebates, energy efficiency and moreNov 12, 2023 12:00 am - Alongside rooftop solar panels and electric vehicles, heat pumps have emerged as a key climate solution and staple of the residential electrification movement. From secu...
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There's a movement to 'leave the leaves' in gardens and lawns. Should you do it?Nov 11, 2023 5:00 am - Unless you've been living under a pile of leaves, you've no doubt heard about the "Leave the Leaves" movement that's been gaining in popularity in recent years. The idea...
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Have some fun with forcing or layering bulbsNov 11, 2023 5:00 am - Certain bulbs, such as daffodils, hyacinths, tulips and crocuses, are excellent for forcing in pots in a greenhouse or home. They need to be chilled for six to 10 weeks ...
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Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners to discuss leadership and goals at Nov. 21 meetingNov 08, 2023 10:00 pm - At their next monthly meeting, the Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners will discuss "Our Mission, Our Leadership, Our Goals" on Tuesday, Nov. 21. Club members are still grievin...