Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Many plants can be poisonous to pets and livestockSep 28, 2018 6:00 am - Not all plants are wholesome for foraging animals. Certain species of milkweed, for example, that are highly valued as host plants for the dwindling monarch butterfly po...
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Start planning your room makeoverSep 27, 2018 6:00 am - Does your kitchen look "blah"? Are you in need of new living room furniture? Or maybe you're tired of that old bathtub you've lived with for years. Or maybe you have som...
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Creating a perfectly cozy place to readSep 26, 2018 11:00 pm - We decorate our homes in order to enjoy them. For book lovers, adding a cozy and well-lit space dedicated to reading can be the perfect finishing touch. Most homes, of c...
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Japanese urn has earned a special placeSep 23, 2018 7:01 am - Q. My elderly sister gave me a hand-painted porcelain vase of hers before she passed on. It is about 11 inches tall and is decorated with pink roses and green leaves. At...
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Declutter areas guests can see, and where they can'tSep 23, 2018 7:00 am - Organization is an interior design's best friend. Not surprisingly, human perception is almost entirely visual, so why not make visuals the best they can be? To be sure,...
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It's time to order, plant tulip bulbsSep 23, 2018 7:00 am - Tulips are a colorful feast for the eyes after a long, dreary winter. Small species and botanical tulips are appetizers; the late-flowering varieties are dessert. Specie...
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Before moving houseplants in for the winter, inspect themSep 23, 2018 6:00 am - Q. How do I keep unwelcome guests out of my houseplants? A. Always check your plants for insects before bringing them into the house. Many natural predators exist outdo...
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Fall's a great time to plant trees and shrubsSep 23, 2018 6:00 am - Fall is a good time to plant trees and shrubs - the best time, in fact, for most of them. Whether purchased through the mail or locally, these plants are available in th...
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Deer like to rub antlers on certain tree trunksSep 23, 2018 6:00 am - It is time to protect the trunks of smooth-barked trees, such as young maples, from deer rubs. Deer rub their antlers on trees and will typically use the trunks of smoot...
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A moonlit garden brightens shortening daysSep 20, 2018 11:00 pm - It is a little disheartening to watch the sun set earlier each evening as we say goodbye to summer, don't you agree? So brighten the dusk (and your mood) by including mo...