Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Don't let a small balcony stop you from enjoying the spaceJul 19, 2019 6:00 am - When interior designer Kyra Williams lived in Paris, she was always happy to see her fellow city dwellers perched on their balconies, enjoying coffee with friends. “If y...
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Bloomingdale Garden Club to host 'Be a Herbal Gourmet' Aug. 20Jul 16, 2019 11:00 pm - The Bloomingdale Garden Club will present "Be a Herbal Gourmet" with Marcy Lautanen-Raleigh on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at Cornerstone Faith Community Church, 118 First St. in ...
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County to host Pollinator Garden Walk in Woodstock July 27Jul 15, 2019 11:00 pm - On Saturday, July 27, The Land Conservancy of McHenry County invites local residents to a garden walk at 9 a.m. at the Mariposa Meander Pollinator Garden in Woodstock. ...
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Common KonMari challenges and how to overcome themJul 14, 2019 7:00 am - Organization queen Marie Kondo is everywhere; she has published two best-selling books, graced the streaming screen and inspired numerous home-goods lines dedicated to k...
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Ground covers reduce weeding time spent in the gardenJul 14, 2019 7:00 am - As I get older, my passion for gardening remains but my stamina isn't what it used to be. I spend as much time in the garden but don't seem to get as much done. As a res...
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Would you prefer your home to be colorful or full of color?Jul 14, 2019 7:00 am - So often during the summer months or during holidays, we take vacations to visit family or to faraway places to get a bit of respite from work, school or from life in ge...
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Recessed lights add illumination without taking up spaceJul 14, 2019 7:00 am - It's a common quandary, especially in older homes: One or more rooms lacks ample artificial light because of an absence of overhead fixtures. Making matters worse, that ...
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Bar cabinets have fallen out of fashionJul 14, 2019 6:01 am - Q. This is a photo of a bar cabinet I purchased in St. Augustine, Florida. When opened, there are two surfaces for mixing drinks and storage for alcohol bottles, also. E...
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Deadheading extends the day lily blooming seasonJul 14, 2019 6:00 am - Q. Do you have to take the dead flowers off the day lilies? I really would like them to last longer into the summer. A. Day lilies are named this because their flower bl...
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Iris plants should be divided periodicallyJul 14, 2019 6:00 am - Bearded iris can be divided and replanted after they have finished blooming. Be sure to discard any shriveled or diseased parts. Be careful not to plant the new sections...