Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Creating a welcoming oasis in your garden for hummingbirdsJun 13, 2024 10:11 pm - Hummingbirds prefer open habitats along forest edges or areas with scattered trees, including urban areas. So it is possible to have them visit any urban or suburban property if the locations have plants they prefer.
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Just say no to the matching bedroom furniture setJun 13, 2024 8:22 pm - A design trend that is officially so last century is the matching bedroom set. Here’s how design experts say you can infuse better style into your private retreat.
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Dense is best for hedges; here’s how to prune properlyJun 13, 2024 6:00 am - The flowers and veggies are planted; now it’s time to turn your attention to routine tasks, like pruning hedges.
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Celebrate Pollinator Week in McHenry CountyJun 13, 2024 12:16 am - Pollinator Week is celebrated June 17-23. Here in McHenry County, a coalition of groups is sponsoring six days of talks, walks, self-guided tours, celebrations and stewardship events.
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How to keep pests from destroying your gardenJun 12, 2024 6:00 am - Climate changes have paved the way for some garden pests to take hold. How you can protect your garden.
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Celebrate Pollinator Week in DuPage with walks, talks and toursJun 11, 2024 9:52 pm - The DuPage Monarch Project is adding two additional days of events during National Pollinator Week.
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9 tips for finding quality furniture at a price you can live withJun 11, 2024 8:02 pm - Buying furniture is a big — and sometimes overwhelming — task. A bit of research and a healthy dose of impulse control can help you choose pieces that will work for the long haul.
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West Chicago Garden Club awards lifetime membership to Billie ChildressJun 10, 2024 11:02 pm - At the meeting on May 23, the West Chicago Garden Club presented a lifetime membership to Billie Childress.
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Electrician blows fuse over home inspectorsJun 06, 2024 6:15 am - Experienced electrician gets heated over claims made by house inspector, who cuts the circuit on his arguments.
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Three garden tasks that will pay off laterJun 06, 2024 6:00 am - Three simple tasks now will save time later and boost the beauty in your garden.