Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Tackle these tasks to ensure a better-looking yard this summerMar 01, 2020 6:00 am - We may be in the thick of winter, but here's a warm and welcoming thought: It won't be long before the flowers begin budding, trees start blooming, and the grass goes in...
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Birds may be finding ample food sources this winterMar 01, 2020 5:00 am - You may be seeing fewer birds at your feeder because of the mild winter so far. During mild winters like this one, it is not unusual for birds to go off looking for natu...
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Some swear by air purifiers, but do they work?Feb 29, 2020 6:00 am - Pat yourself on the back if you've sealed your home for energy efficiency. Keeping drafts out is a money-saving move. The hitch? A tightly sealed home may also trap in p...
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New perennials to excite you for the upcoming seasonFeb 29, 2020 6:00 am - Even though we are well aware we could still experience winterlike weather in the next month, longer and warmer days tempt us to dream about our gardens. I can't wait to...
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Thanks to plant breeders, camellia moves farther northFeb 29, 2020 6:00 am - NEW PALTZ, N.Y. — Remind me not to plant camellias. Not that camellias (Camellia japonica) aren't wonderful plants, with their elegant, sometimes fragrant, blossoms and ...
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Backyard gardeners can act to help bee populationsFeb 23, 2020 7:00 am - Chemicals are routinely applied around residential landscapes to kill insect pests and troublesome weeds, but many are indiscriminate and devastate pollinators in the pr...
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Grandma Renner's pressed back treasure rocksFeb 23, 2020 6:01 am - Q: I have enclosed a photo of an antique rocker that has been handed down in our family. It belonged to our great-grandmother. She passed away in the late 1930s, so it m...
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Protect evergreens from harsh windsFeb 23, 2020 6:00 am - Q: What is the best thing I can do for my evergreens this winter? A: The very thing we love about evergreens, year-round greenery, is also a potential weakness. Because ...
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Five home improvements that may not pay off when you sellFeb 23, 2020 6:00 am - You spent the holidays binging on HGTV, and now visions of shiplap accent walls and free-standing soaking tubs are dancing through your head. Don't let your desire to up...
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Don't pick one color — pick a palette of huesFeb 23, 2020 6:00 am - Color is the most defining design element in a room. Colors can make a room appear cold and institutional or warm and inviting. Choosing colors for your rooms may be a p...