Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Rooted in beauty: How two gardeners are enriching life at King-Bruwaert HouseJun 19, 2025 6:00 pm - Joan Holland and Emmy King, who live in The Woods, a neighborhood at King-Bruwaert House, aren't just gardeners. They’re also stewards of the land and co-chairs of the resident landscape committee, who see the grounds as a soul-nourishing sanctuary.
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June is a good time to focus on weeding and mulchingJun 19, 2025 6:28 am - Weeds are thriving in the garden, requiring diligent weeding to prevent annual weeds from setting seed and increasing next year's workload. Also, proper mulching and pruning techniques can improve tree and plant health while enhancing aesthetic appeal.
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At Home files bankruptcy, with lenders set to take overJun 18, 2025 4:29 pm - At Home Group Inc. filed bankruptcy to implement a restructuring deal which will see its lenders take over the business.
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Master Gardeners host July 12 tour of eight McHenry County gardensJun 18, 2025 4:19 pm - The 2025 Garden Walk offers a self-guided tour of eight gardens (two demonstration and six residential) in Crystal Lake, Woodstock, Lake in the Hills, McHenry and Bull Valley.
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The wonders of willows: How this hardy tree is designed to survive floodsJun 16, 2025 11:22 am - Nature columnist Mark Spreyer takes a look at the history and uses of weeping willow and black willow trees, including their medicinal benefits and how they are designed to survive floods.
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Lombard Garden Club hosts ‘Gardening for Life’ talkJun 13, 2025 1:48 pm - The Lombard Garden Club is hosting a program on "Gardening for Life" with speaker Marilyn Joyner, focusing on selecting the right plants, ergonomic tools, and raised beds.
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Golf-course-loving HOA residents concerned about possible closureJun 12, 2025 8:28 pm - What happens when the golf course associated with an HOA closes and the land sold for new homes. Golf-loving residents have some concerns.
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‘Senior freeze’ might help you reduce taxesJun 12, 2025 8:16 pm - Senior freeze in the land of real estate assessments could reduce the tax burden for qualifying seniors. How to know if you’d quality, plus find out what other tax exemption options are available.
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Fiberglass doors offer insulation benefits over woodJun 12, 2025 7:46 pm - Fiberglass doors can provide more insulation than wood doors, but doors with more glass for windows benefit less from the efficiency of fiberglass.
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New agent seeks disclosure adviceJun 10, 2025 11:14 pm - In real estate, disclosure is wrapped in liability protection and fully serving the client, typically a home buyer. Here, a seasoned home inspector advises a rookie on serving both needs.