Articles filed under Home & Garden
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If a plant looks out of place, it's likely a weedJun 04, 2017 6:00 am - My definition of a weed is a plant that is out of place. A good time to weed is when the soil is moist - the roots come out more easily. It's very important to get weeds...
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Old umbrellas fail to impressJun 04, 2017 6:00 am - The biggest problem with our deck is lack of shade. We get strong winds, so umbrellas or pop-up shades will not work. In addition, our deck furniture is rusty and we nee...
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Take stalk of your tomato strategy before the summer swelterJun 04, 2017 6:00 am - Tomatoes are the divas of the vegetable patch - luscious, celebrated and notoriously hard to please. If it's too chilly, they'll sulk. If it's too hot, they'll throw a t...
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Centuries-old practice is still teaching new things to botanistsJun 04, 2017 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - A few weeks ago, visiting a rare book library, I came across a volume of pressed plants and was particularly struck by a specimen of primrose. It was mounte...
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These ceiling fans don't just keep you cool - they look cool, tooJun 04, 2017 6:00 am - It doesn't matter how design-minded you are - when the temperature approaches triple digits, you want to beat the heat. But ceiling fans are a contentious topic. Blackli...
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Transform patio into a cozy placeJun 04, 2017 6:00 am - Each year I put a ton of flowers on my patio. However, it still needs help. I want to win so I can make my patio a cozy seating area and a nice peaceful spot to sit and ...
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Outdoor chefs have all types of grills, smokers available to themJun 04, 2017 6:00 am - For millions of Americans, cooking outdoors is a hobby, not a chore that simply feeds a family. Over the past 70 years, we have evolved from a culture in which women did...
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Designers dive right in with water-themed decorJun 03, 2017 6:00 am - Summer for many of us means reconnecting with water - lakeside hikes, paddles in the sea, luxuriant floats in some relaxing pool. And that connection isn't confined just...
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Cool spring weather perfect for planting onionsMay 28, 2017 6:01 am - Q. How do I grow onions? A. Onions are a cool season plant so they can be planted in the spring when the soil is 35 degrees or warmer and not wet. You can buy onion sets...
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Evolve your sense of style over timeMay 28, 2017 6:01 am - I think my parents were ultracool. I haven't always thought that. As a child, I was a bit reticent about change and hated the process of their self-discovery. I remember...