Articles filed under Home & Garden
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How to keep weeds, pests, diseases at bayMay 30, 2024 6:00 am - Here are some tips on how to keep your garden and containers looking their best this summer.
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Luckily for cooks and gardeners, some herbs come back year after yearMay 30, 2024 6:00 am - With prices going up at the grocery store — and herbs are always a bit pricey — maybe this is the year you can experiment with growing your own herbs and spices.
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Pottawatomie Garden Club plants flowers in downtown St. CharlesMay 29, 2024 11:47 pm - Each spring the Pottawatomie Garden Club gathers in downtown St. Charles to plant summer flowers along the bridges crossing the Fox River and around the municipal buildi...
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Lisle’s Garden Gait returns for 22nd year featuring five private gardens and a public parkMay 29, 2024 11:44 am - On Sunday, June 9, five private gardens and one public park will be featured in Lisle Woman’s Club's 22nd annual Garden Gait.
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Why gardening can grow your mental well-being and cultivate friendsMay 26, 2024 9:30 am - Looking for a simple change that can improve your physical, mental and emotional health? Try gardening.
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Tubular skylight an efficient way to bring in more natural lightMay 24, 2024 6:00 am - A skylight can bring in more natural light, but how can you choose between a standard rectangular or a tubular variety?
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How a board can change bylaws to update carpet requirementMay 24, 2024 6:00 am - Hardwood flooring in a condo violates the bylaws in a condo association. What’s a board to do?
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Agent disagrees with home inspectorMay 22, 2024 4:00 pm - Does ‘experience’ matter if inspector’s findings are suspect?
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Straw bales to the rescue when soil is suspectMay 22, 2024 4:00 pm - If your soil's no good or you don't have any, plant your garden in straw bales. Bonus: They are naturally “raised beds.”
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9 things to consider when shopping for a grillMay 22, 2024 4:00 pm - It’s officially grilling season. Here’s what you need to know if you’re upgrading or adding another grill for your outdoor cooking this summer.