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Lawn & Garden
February 21, 2013 | Thursday
Bonsai for Beginners
Bonsai—caring for and nourishing miniature shrubs and trees in pots—has long been a way for hobbyists to reduce stres...
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KELSEY SAVAGE
Lawn & Garden
February 18, 2013 | Monday
Starting Tomatoes from Seed
During the cold, dark days of January and February, my mind turns to sunny, bright red tomatoes—for this is the time ...
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JENNIFER NOONAN
Lawn & Garden
February 13, 2013 | Wednesday
Add Flavor to Your Kitchen with a Winter Herb Garden
During the dull days of winter, I long to get out into the garden to harvest something for my dinner table. Having ha...
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JENNIFER NOONAN
Lawn & Garden
February 08, 2013 | Friday
Turn Your Lawn Tractor into a Snow Plow or Blower
When the weatherman starts predicting the next blizzard, we get a little shaky in our house. Armed with only two snow...
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JENNIFER NOONAN
Lawn & Garden
February 07, 2013 | Thursday
10 Popular Driveway Options to Welcome You Home
From asphalt to brick, basalt to concrete, this is the stuff dream driveways are made of.
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Lawn & Garden
February 07, 2013 | Thursday
Winter Care for Houseplants
Over the winter, when your outdoor garden has little to boast about, the greenery inside your home lifts spirits and ...
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KELSEY SAVAGE
Lawn & Garden
February 06, 2013 | Wednesday
Designing a Driveway with Long-Lasting Appeal
When we were building our new construction home, the driveway almost seemed like an afterthought. With everything els...
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JENNIFER NOONAN
Lawn & Garden
January 31, 2013 | Thursday
The Unexpectedly Important Truth About Snow Measurement
The minute winter arrives, my kids are dying to put on their snow boots to go sledding and build snowmen. That is, as...
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JENNIFER NOONAN
Lawn & Garden
January 29, 2013 | Tuesday
Amaryllis, Year After Year
The amaryllis is usually thought of as a one-off winter bulb that makes for a great holiday accent. But with very lit...
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KELSEY SAVAGE
Lawn & Garden
January 09, 2013 | Wednesday
10 Snow Shovels to Clear the Path (and Save Your Back)
Keep the snow—and backache—at bay this winter with one of these ten smart, ergonomically-friendly snow shovels.
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JENNIFER NOONAN
Lawn & Garden
January 09, 2013 | Wednesday
Ergonomic Snow Shoveling Tips from the Experts
As the days get shorter and the nights get colder, Old Man Winter gears up to blow squalling snow all over our decks ...
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JENNIFER NOONAN
Lawn & Garden
January 03, 2013 | Thursday
Bob Vila Radio: Bird Feeders
Winter’s a great time to feed the birds, but if that means feeding the squirrels too, they can quickly wear out their...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Lawn & Garden
December 31, 2012 | Monday
How To: Maintain a Snow Blower for Peak Performance
There is a definite chill in the air, and the first snow flurries are flying… that means it’s time to get our snow bl...
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DONNA BOYLE SCHWARTZ
Lawn & Garden
December 14, 2012 | Friday
Deck the Halls: Holly Bushes
As your home decor becomes festive inside, it’s nice to see a little of that color scheme reflected outside as well. ...
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KELSEY SAVAGE
Lawn & Garden
December 13, 2012 | Thursday
10 Easy Ways to Add Christmas Curb Appeal
Liven up the front door and share your holiday spirit with the whole neighborhood this year!
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LARRY BILOTTI
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