Articles filed under Home & Garden
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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.
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Yes, you can have a tidy native-plant garden. Here are some tipsJun 06, 2024 5:00 am - Native plants effortlessly grow healthier and stronger than exotic species, seldom need fertilizers, and require little or no extra water once established. So why are homeowners slow to adopt the trend?
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Board cannot approve expenditures via emailMay 30, 2024 7:53 pm - A condo board often approves expenditures by email in between quarterly meetings. Is unit owner right to question this?
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Why you should take steps if you see a grayish powder on your plants. It’s powdery mildewMay 30, 2024 6:15 am - Don’t ignore that grayish powder on your plant leaves. It’s powdery mildew and left untreated it will affect the health of your plant. Find out how to treat it and how to keep it from forming in the first place.
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Home & garden calender, June 2-8May 30, 2024 6:15 am - Garden club meetings, plant sales and more.
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How to keep weeds, pests, diseases at bayMay 30, 2024 6:00 am - Here are some tips on how to keep your garden and containers looking their best this summer.
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Luckily for cooks and gardeners, some herbs come back year after yearMay 30, 2024 6:00 am - With prices going up at the grocery store — and herbs are always a bit pricey — maybe this is the year you can experiment with growing your own herbs and spices.