Articles filed under Home & Garden
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February in the garden: Get outside to pruneFeb 06, 2012 2:00 pm - Winter is a great time to research new plant ideas for your garden and learn about new gardening practices. But don't just stay indoors: The dormant season is also a goo...
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Pep up your home with new decor items for springFeb 05, 2012 5:00 am - It's time to get ready for Valentine's Day, but that also means spring is not far behind. Check out the new items we found for your home that can pep it up almost as muc...
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Treasures in your attic: Grandmother's dishesFeb 04, 2012 5:00 am - Q. Could you tell me what my grandmother's dish set is worth? I have all the pieces except for one cup. A. The question of how much this set is worth is somewhat tr...
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Cheerful yellow: Accents with a sunny dispositionJan 30, 2012 11:00 pm - Winter won't be over for a couple more months, but already the sun is climbing a little higher in the sky, and feeling a little warmer. Early spring catalogs and shelter...
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Experts dish on best shrubs, trees to consider for your landscapeJan 29, 2012 5:00 am - It's easy to rack up the bills when buying perennials or annuals at your favorite garden center, but shrubs and especially trees can cost much more. The price of even a...
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High school ex insistent with crazy requestJan 28, 2012 11:00 pm - Q. Almost 20 years ago, I was part of a large circle of friends in high school. One of the guys and I dated a couple of times in high school and then 10 years later ...
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Latin plant names going extinctJan 22, 2012 7:11 am - Latin is a bit like a zombie: Dead but still clamoring to get into our brains. In one discipline, however, Latin just got a bit deader. For at least 400 years, botanis...
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Mail order catalogs bring seeds, plants to your doorJan 22, 2012 5:00 am - Are more gardeners in my shade-blocked predicament these days? To my joy, since I garden under very large trees, plants that get by on minimal sun seem more plentiful in...
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Plant choices for attracting wildlifeJan 21, 2012 5:00 am - It's time to start putting together this year's “perfect” garden. While you're drawing up plans, consider making your garden more wildlife-friendly. There are all kinds ...
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Garden water features: Thinking small is less workJan 21, 2012 5:00 am - Water features can bring interest, beauty and wildlife to a garden, but they also can be work. That's why many homeowners are choosing relatively small options such as ...