Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Containers, baskets may need a fertilizer boostJul 24, 2013 1:00 am - If the plants in your containers or baskets are looking stunted or have leaves that are yellowing, they may need supplemental fertilizer. The frequent watering required ...
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Dayflowers are pretty but recall something sadJul 23, 2013 6:00 am - The cheery blue color of dayflowers (Commelina communis) — so named because each flower lasts but a day — does nothing to dispel some pity I feel for them. Not that the...
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Be consistent with wateringJul 23, 2013 1:00 am - Established bluegrass lawns need an inch of water a week to keep growing and stay green throughout the summer. This year, consistent rain and generally cooler temperatur...
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Even your home’s pipes require maintenanceJul 22, 2013 10:01 am - An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, as the adage goes, and that is certainly the philosophy of Duane Blanton Plumbing, Sewer and Drainage Inc. of Round Lake...
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Cast-iron fixtures are strong, attractive and testedJul 21, 2013 2:02 am - Q. My husband and I have been saving for years to build our dream home. We plan on spending the rest of our lives in this home and want to make some good material choice...
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Native plants are right at home in a Midwest landscapeJul 21, 2013 1:00 am - Choosing native plants when designing new gardens is becoming increasingly popular. Some of the benefits of using native plants include reduced use of chemicals, improve...
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A home inspired by its owners' love of AfricaJul 21, 2013 1:00 am - Growing up in Farmington, Minn., Cass Stillman dreamed of adventures in faraway places. So a week after she graduated from college, she moved to the other side of the wo...
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Decorative trees options for landscaped areaJul 21, 2013 1:00 am - Q. We need a small decorative tree for the center circle in our driveway. We have boxwood with roses between — then closer to the center, a circle of day lilies and then...
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Odd shaped spoon device has unusual useJul 20, 2013 5:00 am - Q. I found this piece while going through old stuff in a deceased relative's house. It caught my eye because it looked to be silver. I have no idea what it might be. My ...
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Recess lighting can overheat attic insulationJul 20, 2013 12:00 am - Q. I recently moved to Camarillo, Calif., and bought a condo. We have recess lighting in the kitchen and bathrooms. In the attic, the insulation around the recess lighti...