Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Mighty oak still needs tender care at pruning timeJan 14, 2018 6:00 am - Q. Is this a good time to prune our oak trees? My spouse wants me to do it now, but I'd rather wait until the spring. A. There are two axioms to consider here. The first...
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Winter allows us to see plants in a new wayJan 14, 2018 6:00 am - In winter, we celebrate features of plants often overlooked during seasons of lush foliage and colorful flowers. Berries and rose hips are welcome dots of color. The vi...
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Collectors take die-cast toy seriouslyJan 13, 2018 6:01 am - Q. This is a photo of a die-cast toy tractor that I have. I bought a box of toys at a yard sale around 20 years ago, and this was one of the toys in the box. It is red; ...
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It may be winter, but gardening still possible with herbsJan 13, 2018 6:00 am - Though the outdoor gardening season may be over except for pruning and monitoring for animal damage, you can still garden inside by trying to grow herbs. Sow seeds of pa...
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The counter argument for natural stoneJan 12, 2018 6:00 am - As a designer and avid cook, I'm often asked what material I recommend for kitchen countertops. My answer: honed marble (statuary or Carrara are my favorites) or soapsto...
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Holiday decor can be changed from year to yearJan 07, 2018 5:01 am - The first couple of days in December, I always promise myself to not overdo it with gifts and the holiday decorations. But one way or another I end up overdoing everythi...
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10 home design trends to watch in 2018Jan 07, 2018 5:00 am - The new year has arrived, and while you dive into your annual resolutions, the design world is setting its sights on what styles will be big in 2018. The home remodeling...
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How to keep your poinsettias for another yearJan 07, 2018 5:00 am - Q. Many folks say they save their poinsettias and get them to re-bloom the following year. How is this done? A. What we often think of as the “flowers” of poinsettia are...
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Black-and-white kitchen can still be interestingJan 07, 2018 5:00 am - Get rid of your formal dining room as a sly way to gain an extra space. This is an idea that has gained in popularity over the last decade as busier and busier lifestyle...
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How to care for houseplants during cold, darker winterJan 07, 2018 5:00 am - During the winter, most houseplants are not in an active growth phase due to short day lengths, reduced humidity and lower temperatures, unless you are growing them in a...