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McClatchy-Tribune News Service A wheelbarrow serves as a planter in a home garden in Hampton, Va.
8 steps to a beautiful yard
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Attractive yards make homes and neighborhoods look better, and make your city or county environment healthier and prettier, too. In Hampton, Va., the Clean City Commission an...
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(Lawnamerica photo) Once the beginning of a web is noticed, it should be pruned out if it isn't large and can be reached. Otherwise, chemical systemic and contact sprays can be used.
Fall webworm harmul to trees already under stress
Hyphantria cunea is not the botanical name of an exotic tropical plant; instead it is the most unexotic and unattractive fall webworm that has returned right on schedule. It is not only unsightl...
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A little ugliness now makes for lush lawn next spring
Have you noticed the number of brown lawns lately? They are not dead from the heat or lack of moisture, but have been sprayed to kill the grass in preparation for renewing the lawn next month. W...
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McClatchy-Tribune News Service You can remember your beach vacation by assembling some trinkets from your trip into a permanent seascape.
Make a cockleshell critter keepsake
By now, you are probably thinking about the new school year just a couple of weeks away. You may be planning what you want to wear the first day and thinking about how you will get along with your ...
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Associated Press A kitchen makeover, featuring white painted cabinets and a new countertop. It's a reality of our fragile economy: Many homeowners who dream of the perfect kitchen or master bath are putting full-scale renovation on hold in favor of more limited changes.
Small renovations buy time
It’s a reality of our fragile economy: Many homeowners who dream of the perfect kitchen or master bath are putting full-scale renovation on hold in favor of more limited changes. “What’s on ever...
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Eating fruit off the tree is unforgettable summer treat
One of the pleasures of the summer garden is eating fruit directly from the plant. I have fond memories of picking peaches from my neighbor’s backyard orchard. Fresh picked and summer warmed are so...
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Associated Press A photo collage is an easy way to turn your photographs into art.
Ask a Designer: original art for the masses
Framed posters and department-store paintings have long been staples of home decorating. But a growing number of shoppers are seeking original art for their homes, says interior designer Robert Nov...
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Small imperfections should be expected in formal gardens
Recently, I spent a delightful morning visiting a garden friend and touring her garden. She is a true gardener who loves what she is doing. She apologized because the garden was not perfect, but ne...
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Associated Press Wood decks are rapidly being replaced by plastic, aluminum and other man-made decking materials, which are prized for their easy maintenance. Builders are making decks into showpieces, with multiple levels, custom railing and other perks. Even wood is getting an upgrade, with some buyers seeking out rare, tropical hardwoods for their durability.
Decks getting fancier but easier to maintain
The deck has gone high tech. Wood decks are rapidly being replaced by plastic, aluminum and other man-made decking materials, which are prized for their easy maintenance. Builders are making dec...
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John Wright | The Sun A sign marks the Governor's Garden on the grounds of the Whitehaven Visitors Center in Paducah.
Whitehaven garden helps fill table
There is a joke that zucchini is so prolific, gardeners resort to leaving their excess on the doorsteps of neighbors, friends and strangers in the middle of the night. The vegetables from the garde...
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