Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Algonquin Garden Club plant sale a successJun 03, 2018 11:00 pm - Although the weather was in the 40s, damp with a threat of rain, the Algonquin Garden Club had a wonderful showing for its annual spring plant sale Saturday, May 12, at ...
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Color the landscape with clematisJun 03, 2018 7:00 am - Clematis are easy to grow. Plant them in soil that has been amended with organic matter in an area with their preferred light conditions, and clematis will show off thei...
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How to attract a wider range of birdsJun 03, 2018 6:00 am - Q: This year I noticed many spring migrant birds in my neighbors' yards. What can I plant this year to attract May migrant birds to my yard next year such as warblers, t...
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Expert advice needed to create a cozy spaceJun 03, 2018 6:00 am - Our backyard is awful. It is very small and has no character at all. While the fence is only a few years old, it has turned to that ugly gray. The deck is too big and fa...
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A new beginning deserves a new backyardJun 03, 2018 6:00 am - We are a newlywed couple who just bought a fixer-upper in November. We have worked extremely hard with the help of both of our families to get the inside of our house to...
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Yard has become an embarrassment to familyJun 03, 2018 6:00 am - Because I am embarrassed to have the ugliest backyard on my block, I want to have a place where I can entertain and not feel ashamed this is my yard. The backyard needs ...
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Time to plant your trees, flowers and vegetablesJun 03, 2018 6:00 am - Many trees are planted too deeply. To determine the proper planting depth for your new tree, locate the trunk flare — the place where the trunk widens at ground level. I...
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Go beyond the store for your interior designJun 03, 2018 6:00 am - Heartbreaking as it may seem, some homeowners either have no sense of design or simply don't care enough to make their home look inviting. Some enlightened homeowners wi...
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Great garden and yard findsJun 03, 2018 6:00 am - Isn't it satisfying to find a new item that you have never seen on anyone else's patio and then use it when your friends stop by for a barbecue or fire pit conversation?...
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Advantages of natural lightJun 02, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I like natural light and thought I could save some electricity on lighting by installing a skylight or tubular skylight. Which type is better? A. Although the amount...