Articles filed under Home & Garden
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How do you like them apples?Oct 01, 2023 7:00 am - Q: In a past article, you made an error regarding the right to pick fruit from a neighbor's tree when branches overhang the property line. Common law holds that while yo...
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Allium adds a splash of excitement to the gardenOct 01, 2023 7:00 am - Allium or ornamental onions are some of the best bulbs to plant for resistance to animal browsing and they come in many varieties. Try the popular, June-blooming Globema...
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Halloween decorations get gory, but some prefer less frightening decorOct 01, 2023 7:00 am - For some people, the scarier the better when it comes to Halloween decorations. A zombie girl with glowing eyes who rips the head off her teddy bear? OK. A 6-foot-tall, ...
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Easy houseplants for neglectful gardenersSep 30, 2023 6:00 am - Confession time: I've murdered a Monstera, slaughtered a snake plant, assassinated an African violet and offed more orchids than I'd like to admit. It's not that I don't...
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Cook County announces $3M for free solar panel installationsSep 26, 2023 5:00 am - This story has been updated to clarify that the Illinois Solar For All program offers residential solar installations at low to no cost to applicants meeting certain...
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Lake County Forest Preserves holding 'OAKtober' native tree and shrub saleSep 25, 2023 1:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserves is holding its popular OAKtober Native Tree & Shrub Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, at Ryerson Conservation Area in Riverwood...
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Dundee Township Lions host mums saleSep 24, 2023 11:00 pm - It's not too late to order your mums for the fall from the Dundee Township Lions Club. Beautify your yard and at the same time your donating to those in need. The dead...
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Late summer is the time for annuals to shineSep 24, 2023 7:00 am - Summer annuals are the champions of the late-season garden. Perennials are the majority residents in my flower gardens, and each year, I welcome the reliable, repeat per...
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Gardeners have plenty of tasks to complete by winterSep 24, 2023 6:00 am - Plants that prefer acidic soil conditions, such as rhododendrons and azaleas, can benefit from an application of granular sulfur to the soil in fall. If your blue hydran...
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New home inspector longs for experienceSep 24, 2023 6:00 am - Q: Your column often advises people to find the most experienced home inspector possible. That's great advice for homebuyers but creates a problem for those of us who ar...