Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Winter interest is one thing, vole damage is anotherNov 24, 2019 6:00 am - I prefer to wait to cut back perennials until early spring so that there will be some winter interest in the garden. Some perennials such as hosta do not look good after...
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Prepare for a warm, more relaxed winterNov 24, 2019 6:00 am - As temperatures drop, our focus turns indoors and we look for ways to make our spaces cozy and full of warmth. Many are stumped about what to do about their decor. Here ...
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How to keep houseplants healthy in winterNov 24, 2019 6:00 am - Whether houseplants are kept indoors year round or they are moved in and out with the seasons, winter can be a challenging time to keep them healthy and happy. The air i...
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A present for the earth? How to cut holiday wasteNov 24, 2019 5:00 am - While the holiday season is a time of giving and thoughtfulness, it can also be a time of excess and waste. Americans throw away 25% more trash than usual between Thanks...
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A splash of color can refresh the kitchen without a remodelNov 23, 2019 6:00 am - Some days, do you look around your kitchen and think about ripping it apart and starting fresh? But a full kitchen remodel isn't in the cards? That's no reason you can't...
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Five old-school table accessories to revive for the holidaysNov 22, 2019 6:00 am - At one time, baby boomers may have loved hauling out their French rimmed soup plates and polishing their sterling salt-and-pepper shakers, but many of these accessories ...
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Try something new with uncommonly delicious (and ugly) fruitNov 22, 2019 6:00 am - As I savor one of my just-picked American persimmons (Diospyros virginiana), I'm reminded how this fruit — and a few other delectable fruits — would never sell. Why not?...
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Unattractive yard now a thing of prideNov 22, 2019 5:00 am - Life has certainly changed and improved for Penny Kroes of Hoffman Estates and her boyfriend, Craig, since she won the Daily Herald's 2019 Get Your Summer On contest. Th...
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Healing garden in Hoffman Estates continues to grow thanks to volunteersNov 19, 2019 5:00 am - Healing garden in Hoffman Estates continues to grow thanks to volunteers
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Purple earthenware saucer is the berriesNov 17, 2019 6:01 am - Q: This photo is a close-up of a saucer that I have. It is 5 inches in diameter and has a small chip on the border. It is decorated with a floral pattern in dark purple;...