Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Why not try growing container potatoes?Mar 29, 2020 7:00 am - Q: Can I grow potatoes in the spring? A: Absolutely! While potatoes do grow best in a cool environment, that doesn't last long as spring turns to summer in Illinois. Pot...
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Coleus cuttings create potted plants for the patioMar 29, 2020 7:00 am - If you keep a coleus as a houseplant, you can start cuttings for transplanting to the garden if you need more plants. I have some I've been growing all winter in pots on...
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Room for Living winners enjoying upgradesMar 29, 2020 6:00 am - Three Daily Herald readers are “living the dream” since they received big upgrades to their residences over the winter. All had written in during our fall Room for Livin...
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Beautify your home and freshen the air with houseplantsMar 29, 2020 6:00 am - Nothing announces the coming of spring quite like budding vegetation, flourishing flora and grandly growing greenery. Only you don't have to wait for your outdoor flower...
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Mix-and-match decor: In with the old ... and in with the newMar 28, 2020 7:00 am - An early, painted Swedish sideboard next to a leather sectional. An ornate Italian walnut headboard on a bed dressed in featherweight linen. A collection of colorful 193...
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A little shimmer goes a long wayMar 22, 2020 7:01 am - Editor's note: Joseph Pubillones is taking some time off. This column originally published in 2015. Throughout history, shimmering accessories have accented home decor. ...
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Patience is required at this time of the yearMar 22, 2020 7:00 am - Early spring can be a frustrating time for gardeners. Warm sun-filled days beckon us outside, but we must be careful. These are a few of the common mistakes overeager ga...
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Help often needed when selecting paint colorsMar 22, 2020 7:00 am - As director of color marketing and development at Benjamin Moore, Andrea Magno monitors the role of color in the interior design and architecture industry and helps deve...
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Get a jump on insect control in MarchMar 21, 2020 7:00 am - March is a good month to control insects such as magnolia scale with an application of dormant oil. Verify you have a problem insect before pursuing any controls and avo...
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How to create a nice home office that doubles as a guest bedroomMar 21, 2020 7:00 am - Many people who work from home and occasionally host family staying overnight probably would prefer a separate room for each function. But the problem is a lot of those ...