Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Mulch around trees to protect them from damageJul 16, 2017 6:00 am - Trees planted in lawns can benefit from a mulched ring to reduce competition with grass roots and keep mowers and weed whips from damaging trunks. If the tree is small, ...
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Give your fireplace its summer makeoverJul 16, 2017 6:00 am - Bringing summer to your fireplace could be as simple as putting away your tool set and wood holder. Just looking at that stuff can make you feel hot. Or you could cook u...
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Style your patio to match your interiorJul 15, 2017 6:00 am - For some folks, a few white plastic chairs around a fire ring are all it takes to spruce up the patio for maximum use and enjoyment. Others, including Anne LoCascio of E...
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Drip your garden to productivity and healthJul 14, 2017 6:00 am - The gardener who can do a thorough job of watering with hose in hand is rare indeed. Assuming that a hose spews out about 3 gallons per minute in a circle about 4 feet i...
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What makes a plant a weed?Jul 13, 2017 11:00 pm - "Is that a good plant?" a woman asked me, pointing to a trailside flower during a nature walk. I paused and smiled. "I mean," she stuttered, sensing that the answer wa...
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Build your own garden border in under 4 hours for less than $200Jul 13, 2017 12:00 am - A garden border creates an eye-catching barrier between your garden and the rest of your outdoor living space. There are a variety of border designs to choose from; it ...
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Northern Kane County Wild Ones to offer garden tour July 22Jul 10, 2017 11:00 pm - On Saturday, July 22, members of the Northern Kane County Wild Ones will be offered a garden tour at Noel and April M. Williams home in Algonquin. Meet at 10 a.m. at the...
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Luxury finds function in compact appliancesJul 09, 2017 6:01 am - Small homes are expected to dominate some parts of the real estate market in the coming year, according to experts. Millennials are predicted to make up 33 percent of bu...
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Create outdoor living spaces for fun and functionJul 09, 2017 6:01 am - With warmer weather, everyone at one point or another desires to be poolside under an umbrella, or in a balcony or terrace on a chaise lounge with a refreshing beverage ...
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Determine the best mix of fertilizer for gardensJul 09, 2017 6:01 am - Q. Do I have to fertilize the plants in my garden during the summer? A. Why are we fertilizing? We must remember our main goal is to supplement the SOIL, not the plant. ...