Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Outsmart Jack Frost's early advancesNov 13, 2016 5:00 am - One of the hardest things to learn about gardening is when to quit. In fall, a bed of once-radiant annual flowers may still sport a few spots of bright color. But if the...
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A river cottage holds true to its 1948 rootsNov 13, 2016 4:00 am - Swirling snowflakes and snow-covered marshes greeted Dana Gibson the first time she and her family drove to the 1948 cottage that would become their Rappahannock River w...
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Benjamin Moore names 2017 color of the yearNov 12, 2016 5:00 am - Benjamin Moore, North America's popular paint, color and coatings brand, has announced its Color of the Year for 2017 - Shadow, a rich, royal amethyst. The color leader ...
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Benjamin Moore color expert helps readers pick the perfect paletteNov 12, 2016 5:00 am - Andrea Magno, a Benjamin Moore color and design expert, joined The Washington Post staff writer Jura Koncius recently on the newspaper's Home Front online chat. Here is ...
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Wake up your bedroom styleNov 12, 2016 5:00 am - You spend a third of your life here, so give your space some love
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Bulbs potted now provide unique spring displayNov 11, 2016 5:00 am - Bulbs such as daffodils, hyacinths, tulips and crocuses are excellent choices for forcing in pots in the greenhouse or home. The bulbs need to be chilled for six to 10 w...
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For a look that's truly timeless, choose historical paint colorsNov 11, 2016 5:00 am - Every autumn, the major paint brands name colors they think will dominate decorating trends the following year. So far, 2017 looks fancy. There's Dunn-Edwards's Honey Gl...
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The endless allure of the Japanese mapleNov 11, 2016 5:00 am - The Japanese maple has no flowers to speak of. It is not a reservoir of life for native pollinators. It is somewhat expensive to buy and is slow to grow. Every garden sh...
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Leaves form excellent, organic mulch for gardensNov 06, 2016 5:01 am - Q. I'd like to use leaves to mulch my garden. Do I need to shred them first? Are some leaves better than others as mulch? Can I let fallen leaves remain around trees...
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Midcentury style appeals to the younger setNov 06, 2016 5:01 am - Many folks of younger generations are obsessed with midcentury modern furniture. This style describes developments in design and architecture during the middle of the 20...