Articles filed under Home & Garden
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If your lawn is abused or overrun by weeds, now is the time to fix itSep 06, 2020 7:00 am - For some, the lawn is still about projecting the trophy landscape. For most of us, it's the default green feature around the home. And for a third group, it's an environ...
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Fall preparations can protect trees from deer damageSep 06, 2020 7:00 am - It is time to protect the trunks of smooth-barked trees, such as young maples, from deer rubs. Deer rub their antlers on the trunks of smooth-barked trees to accelerate ...
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What grass is best for northern Illinois?Sep 06, 2020 7:00 am - Many lawn grasses are described in gardening magazines and books. Which grass is best for lawns in northern Illinois? The choice depends largely on characteristics of th...
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Today's homeowner can choose new roofing materialsSep 05, 2020 6:00 am - Q: My old dark shingle roof is leaking again after only about 18 years. When I have it replaced this time, what are my options for a roofing material that lasts longer? ...
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What you can do now to plan a future renovationSep 04, 2020 7:00 am - Like everyone else, you've been spending lots of time at home during the past few months. And you've probably become more acquainted with all the flaws in your home: the...
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Neat Method founders on living an organized lifeSep 04, 2020 7:00 am - Ashley Murphy and Marissa Hagmeyer are co-founders of the Neat Method, founded in 2010 in San Francisco and now with more than 70 locations in all major cities throughou...
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Have transplants ready to take place of harvested vegetablesAug 30, 2020 7:00 am - One way to reap an abundance of vegetables from even a tiny garden is to keep planting throughout the growing season. Soon, you could be filling in new vegetables where ...
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My latest design destination: Camden, MaineAug 30, 2020 7:00 am - Why do people love Maine so much? Imagine a small enclave on the Atlantic dotted with shingle-covered buildings, blankets of fog rolling in and out and the chime of clan...
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Forget the lawn, water the flower bedsAug 30, 2020 7:00 am - A drought is one of a gardener's worst nightmares. When Mother Nature refuses to provide rainfall, but delivers plenty of heat and wind, landscapes suffer. Drought-stres...
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Crabapple trees highly susceptible to scab diseaseAug 30, 2020 7:00 am - Some crabapples are very susceptible to apple scab, and those not treated in spring may have lost many of their leaves. Their remaining leaves can be affected with black...