Articles filed under Home & Garden
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How to know whether to cut perennials back in fall or springNov 12, 2024 10:23 pm - Keep your garden interesting and attractive through the winter by waiting until early spring to cut back perennials. However, there are some situations to cut back some perennials in the fall.
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The last rose of summer … er … fall: Mild November results in ‘weird’ lilac, crabapple floweringNov 12, 2024 6:47 pm - Drought and a mild fall is confusing flowering plants, experts say.
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Pottawatomie Garden Club elects new officersNov 12, 2024 6:31 pm - The Pottawatomie Garden Club, which recently finished its 2024 season, is planning ahead for next year.
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Pottawatomie Garden Club awards landscape commendation to Mio ModoNov 12, 2024 5:52 pm - The Pottawatomie Garden Club celebrated the end of their 2024 season with a fall luncheon on Monday, Oct. 28.
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Warning signs a bathroom needs workNov 11, 2024 10:29 pm - When it comes to bathrooms, homeowners can keep an eye out for various signs suggesting the room needs a remodel.
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Leave the leaves, please, for natural mulchNov 07, 2024 6:38 pm - Heading into winter, make sure your plants are well watered, and save your leaves, shredded or whole, for mulch for your garden beds.
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Buyer worried about gas line easementNov 07, 2024 6:15 am - Buyer gets nervous about a potential house after learning about a gas line easement in the backyard.
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Learn about Sherman Natural Prairie and Community Garden Nov. 5Nov 04, 2024 10:07 pm - The Sherman Natural Prairie and Community Garden will be presenting at the Nov. 5 meeting of the Elgin chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America. It will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
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Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises for fifth straight weekOct 31, 2024 7:47 pm - The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose for the fifth straight week, returning to its highest level since early August.
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Betsy Ross flag not protected under condominium actOct 31, 2024 6:52 pm - An owner has placed the Betsy Ross flag in his window and a reader questions whether an association board can prohibit its display.