Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Some perennials perform best with abundant rainfallMay 24, 2020 7:00 am - All the rain that has fallen on our gardens the last couple of weeks may cause some perennials to suffer, especially if the soil they are planted in is not very well-dra...
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Rapid grass growth in spring brings out mowersMay 24, 2020 6:00 am - Use a mulching mower that leaves grass clippings on the lawn. This means less work for you while it recycles those extra nutrients back to your lawn. Regardless of which...
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How to handle plumbing and other services during a pandemicMay 23, 2020 7:00 am - Routines have been upended as the world reels from the coronavirus pandemic. Gatherings are canceled, businesses are shuttered and people are encouraged to stay home as ...
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As demand soars, stand-alone freezers are hot itemsMay 21, 2020 11:00 pm - At the end of March, President Donald Trump announced the extension of social distancing guidelines for another month — and set off a national scramble for stand-alone f...
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Elmhurst Garden Club offers scholarshipsMay 17, 2020 11:00 pm - The Elmhurst Garden Club offers college scholarships to encourage and support education, research, and teaching careers in the general areas of study, including horticul...
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Zinnias are among my favorite flowers in the gardenMay 17, 2020 7:00 am - My summer gardens would not be complete without zinnias. These old-fashioned favorites bloom in a rainbow of bright colors all summer long, are among the easiest annuals...
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Be aware of underground utilities when digging in the gardenMay 17, 2020 7:00 am - If you have a lot of digging to do in your garden, it's important to have your utilities located before starting the work. In the suburbs, call J.U.L.I.E. at (800) 892-0...
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After pandemic, safety will be the new buzzword in home design, remodelingMay 17, 2020 7:00 am - Technology has always helped change our homes and the way we live. Your home is about to change — not in a visible way but in subtle finishes. It is no surprise the home...
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Lurvey Home & Garden kicks off your gardening summerMay 17, 2020 7:00 am - Need to up your gardening game? For the Daily Herald's annual Get Your Summer On campaign, we kick the season off with some help for your garden while you're staying hom...
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Get a floor with more: When it's time to remodel, think with your feet firstMay 16, 2020 7:00 am - Want to dramatically reinvent your living space and prioritize the remodeling projects on your to-do list? Don't think top-down; think bottom-up by devoting dollars to n...