Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Winter damage to ornamental trees in containersJul 25, 2015 1:01 am - Q. I'm trying to get some help with a couple of trees that I purchased/received last year. All the trees are for zones 4-5 but I noticed that after the winter was over t...
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Bring out the animal in your styleJul 24, 2015 6:00 am - Embrace the animal in your style
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Turn the TV into part of a gallery wallJul 24, 2015 1:00 am - Designer Joe Ireland of J.D. Ireland Interior Architecture joined Washington Post staff writer Jura Koncius recently for an online chat. Here is an edited excerpt: Q. We...
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Saucer owner filled with doubt about authenticityJul 23, 2015 6:00 am - Q. Enclosed you will find a picture of a Sandwich Glass alabaster saucer. I recently went to a Sandwich Glass Antique Center in Sandwich, Massachusetts, and came across ...
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Easy and budget-friendly ways to add curb appealJul 23, 2015 6:00 am - Curb appeal can help a home get noticed in a bustling real estate market. Curb appeal also can contribute to the aesthetics of a neighborhood for residents who plan to s...
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N. Barrington Montessori students learn about natureJul 22, 2015 11:00 pm - On June 24, the children of Montessori Children's House of North Barrington explored some habitats of Illinois, with the help of Citizens for Conservation. Four summer ...
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Apple scab causes leaves to fall, get spotsJul 22, 2015 6:00 am - Some crabapple trees may be losing their leaves at this time, with the remaining leaves developing black and yellow spots. This is due to a fungal disease called apple s...
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Some perennials can be used in place of shrubsJul 21, 2015 1:00 am - When planning a new mixed border, shrubs are often the first consideration. After shrubs are planted, perennials are chosen. Annuals are the finishing touch. Sounds simp...
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Try upholstered walls for a close-knit family roomJul 19, 2015 7:00 am - Fabric gives rooms a warm, close-knit feel
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Finding the underlying beauty in basementsJul 19, 2015 1:00 am - Antiques dealer and decorator Loi Thai joined Washington Post staff writer Jura Koncius on the newspaper's Home Front online chat. Here is an edited excerpt: Q. I love s...