Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Antique cut glass set is a notch aboveJul 30, 2017 11:00 pm - Q.I have enclosed a photo of a cut glass sugar bowl and cream pitcher set that I bought at a yard sale for $2. They are both about 3 inches tall, and they have saw-tooth...
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Hang up a collection of artJul 30, 2017 11:00 pm - So you've got the keys to your new home and you want to begin to hang your collection of art, and other collectibles or your Aunt Joanne's quilt, but you are stumped on ...
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Aralia 'Sun King' recognized as top perennialJul 30, 2017 11:00 pm - Sometimes a perennial is so good you want to get on a soapbox or scream about it from the rooftop. Aralia "Sun King" is one of those perennials. I discovered this plant ...
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Nesting bees can benefit a gardenJul 30, 2017 11:00 pm - Q. Why are bees burrowing into the ground around my garden? A. Can you believe that 70 percent of the solitary bee population nests in the ground? Actually, having gro...
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How to prevent basement floodingJul 28, 2017 11:00 am - All basements should be dry, even after 8 inches of rain. That's doable with a reliable sump pump and backup system, or after a relatively inexpensive fix for cracked f...
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Plant clinic Tuesday at Mundelein libraryJul 28, 2017 1:00 am - Master gardeners from the University of Illinois Extension will answer questions about insects, weeds and other issues during a free plant clinic Tuesday at the Fremont ...
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Grant helps Fremont Township create conservation campusJul 27, 2017 1:00 am - A modest cash grant will be a big help for the volunteer initiative that has transformed a weedy garden patch in Fremont Township into a conservation campus of sorts. To...
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How to help trees survive after floodJul 26, 2017 1:00 am - Trees are among the victims of the flood of 2017. And you may not really know it for a while, according to arborist Shawn Kingzette, district manager for Davey Tree Serv...
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Native tree, shrub sale starts Aug. 1Jul 23, 2017 11:00 pm - Online ordering for Citizens for Conservation's annual Fall Native Tree and Shrub Sale begins Tuesday, Aug. 1. Fall is a good time to plant trees and shrubs, when roots ...
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Barn doors add style to spaceJul 23, 2017 7:01 am - Barn doors are a brilliant way to conserve space. The idea has been around for a while now, so it's not the hottest news. Still, I'm a huge fan of this type of room clos...