Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Natives vs ‘nativar’: Do pollinators notice a difference?Mar 12, 2024 11:48 pm - ‘Nativars’ — crossbred or hybrid versions of native plants — are growing in popularity, but are they good for the birds, bees and butterflies who rely on native plants?
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Board ponders how to pay for maintaining dog areaMar 07, 2024 5:18 pm - Charging only dog owners a fee for maintaining the dog run area is not a simple thing, and one not yet settled by the courts.
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Trying to decipher an inspection reportMar 07, 2024 6:15 am - Buyers grow concerned over house sale after Inspector says roof is “near the end of its functional life.”
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Keep it clean: Best practices for bird feeding, birdbathsMar 07, 2024 6:00 am - Feeding and providing water for birds is a good thing, but keep the feeders clean and the heaters covered to protect birds from illness and injury.
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For Women's History Month, a look at some trailblazers in American gardening and horticultureMar 05, 2024 9:35 pm - Women have long been at the forefront of gardening, whether passing agricultural traditions from generation to generation, organizing garden clubs and beautification soci...
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Home repair scams, ID theft top list of consumer complaints, AG saysMar 05, 2024 5:00 pm - Was there something dubious about the amazing deal on hail damage repairs that fast-talking salesperson recently offered? Your suspicions could be justified, Illinois Att...
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Budget-friendly ways to freshen up your home’s exteriorMar 03, 2024 9:05 am - Whether you want to refresh your home’s exterior for an upcoming sale, or just for your own aesthetics, the process doesn’t have to break the bank.
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Get pruning tips from former Extension educator at Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners meeting March 19Mar 01, 2024 11:21 pm - The Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners will hold its next monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 19, at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave. It will begin with a social ti...
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What buyers should know about home inspectionsMar 01, 2024 6:00 am - If you’re in the market for a home, it’s important to understand the home inspection process before you make your first offer to buy.
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Garden club offers environmental scholarshipFeb 29, 2024 11:25 pm - Each year, the Backyard Garden Club of Dundee Township offers a scholarship that could be up to $2,000 to qualifying student(s) that are pursuing a career in agriculture,...