Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Houseplant care changes in winterDec 19, 2021 6:00 am - During the winter, most houseplants are not in an active growth phase, due to short day lengths, reduced humidity and lower temperatures, unless you are growing them in ...
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Poinsettias add a rainbow of color options to holiday decorDec 15, 2021 10:00 pm - With their bright red blooms, poinsettias are a holiday tradition, but buyers don't have to limit their selection to one color. This winter, celebrate and decorate with ...
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Five tips to help prep your trees for winterDec 15, 2021 10:00 pm - Cold weather in Chicago means the leaves have fallen and the trees are bare. Luckily, local tree experts say now is a great time to get outside to admire and ensure all ...
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Low-maintenance, winter blooming holiday cacti are gift that keep on givingDec 15, 2021 10:00 pm - With their vibrant, floral displays and low-maintenance needs, holiday cacti are a great holiday gift. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter cactus are each different spec...
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Watering trees, shrubs in the fall and winter is a balancing actDec 08, 2021 10:00 pm - After this year's summer drought in Illinois, it is more important than ever to monitor soil moisture conditions and water trees and shrubs going into winter. Drought co...
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Whispering Hills in Cary to become McHenry County's newest tree growerDec 05, 2021 10:00 pm - Starting 2022, Whispering Hills Garden and Landscape Center in Cary will be beginning a tree growing operation. For the past 30 years, Whispering Hills has been McHenry...
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Watering, soil tests and the start of winterDec 05, 2021 6:00 am - Evergreens planted over the last couple of years may need to be watered again this season if conditions are dry. It is easy to forget about watering during the colder we...
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Why dedicated art rooms have become so popularDec 05, 2021 6:00 am - One benefit of the lingering pandemic and how it has forced us to spend more time indoors is that it has, for many, unleashed our inner Van Goghs. Plenty of folks have u...
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In design, rules are meant to be brokenDec 04, 2021 6:00 am - Editor's note: This column was originally published by Creators Syndicate in 2018. Interior design and decorating are somewhat bound by rules developed over time to regu...
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Room air cleaners are effective for allergiesDec 04, 2021 6:00 am - Q: My kids have allergies year-round, so I need room air cleaners in addition to the main one on the furnace. How do I compare effectiveness and efficiency of various un...