Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Record gift to Chicago Botanic Garden a boon for plant science, conservation, trainingJun 07, 2023 1:00 am - A major contribution will help the Chicago Botanic Garden study and conserve sensitive plant species, aiming to increase their numbers to reintroduce them to their habit...
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Downers Grove Garden Walk returns for 17th year July 15Jun 06, 2023 11:00 pm - The 17th annual Downers Grove Garden Walk will be Saturday, July 15. The fundraiser benefits the Bridge Board of the First United Methodist Church of Downers Grove, whic...
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Downtown Naperville tulip event this weekJun 05, 2023 1:00 am - The annual Downtown Naperville Tulip Bulb Pickup event is slated for Friday, June 9. Free tulip bulbs will be available while supplies last from 8 to 10 a.m. at 55 S. M...
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Do new homes really need a home inspection?Jun 04, 2023 7:00 am - Q: You often recommend home inspections for newly built homes, but in my case, this has proved to be unnecessary. Since buying my home about six months ago, I've had two...
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Tips for growing herbs (you don't even need a garden)Jun 04, 2023 7:00 am - Culinary herbs are among the easiest plants you can grow. They only need sunlight, water and well-draining soil with a neutral pH. You don't even need a garden. Many her...
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Interest in gardening continues to flourish post-pandemicJun 04, 2023 1:00 am - The interest in gardening that bloomed during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic is flourishing. And it seems like younger people are sticking with it, according to...
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Time for new trees and patio plantingsMay 28, 2023 7:00 am - Many trees are transplanted too deeply. To determine the proper planting depth for your new tree, locate the trunk flare - the place where the trunk widens at ground lev...
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The home inspector has no clothesMay 28, 2023 7:00 am - Q: Last year, we purchased a 1947 home. Since then, we've noticed a lot of new cracks in the plaster walls and some unevenness of the floors. Before buying the house, we...
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Chicago's Painted Ladies Competition recognizes value in repainting a home's exteriorMay 26, 2023 11:00 pm - Earn bragging rights for your home by entering the Chicago Paint and Coatings Association's 38th annual Chicago Finest Painted Ladies and Her Court Competition. This "b...
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How to choose native plants for your yardMay 26, 2023 1:00 am - Native plants — plants that are indigenous to a particular region — do wonders for local wildlife, supporting insects, birds and other creatures with food and shelter. A...