Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Clematis, other climbing vines need regular trainingJun 18, 2024 5:46 pm - Keep your climbing vines trained; go ahead and keep planting this month; and mow those fast-growing weeds among your native plants.
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Learn about sustainable practices at Sherman Natural Prairie and Community GardenJun 17, 2024 6:14 pm - On Saturday, June 29, the Sherman Natural Prairie and Community Garden is hosting presentations on “Sustainable Practices.”
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It’s complicated: Is homeowner responsible for unpaid subcontractors?Jun 14, 2024 11:00 am - A homeowner was surprised to receive notice of lien from a subcontractor after getting some work done on their house. How can this situation be prevented?
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Features to consider for relaxation-themed bathroom remodelJun 14, 2024 6:00 am - Take luxury and relaxation up a notch with these features for your next bathroom remodel.
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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.