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--Renee Enna, Tribune Newspapers
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Good plants, bad plants Photos
So how do you find the best plants? One way is by attending local education events such as The Morton Arboretum's Midwest Gardening Symposium, to be held March 5-7.
We asked some of the speakers for plants they recommend -- or don't -- along with details on their seminars.
--Beth Botts, Special to the Tribune
Housing Market and Real Estate Headlines
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History goes up for sale with mansion Photo
DETROIT —Berry Gordy Jr.'s former residence in Detroit's Boston-Edison neighborhood went on the market Monday — its history a key part of the nearly $1.4 million asking price. more
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Gas fireplaces: Leaving pilot light on will cost you
Q: We have three gas fireplaces (two chimneys), about 8 years old and all currently serviced and in formerly wood-burning fireplaces. The house was built about nine years ago. more
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5 reasons your home isn't selling Photo
It's summer, but the housing market still seems stuck in the deep freeze of winter. more
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Setting your sights on the right site Photo
S.A. "Sam" Jernigan doesn't regret buying a 20-acre lot in Grass Valley, Calif., for her dream house. But the process, she admits, is "not for the faint of heart." more
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Pictures: 'Money' Magazine's 2010 best places to live Photos
These towns made "Money" Magazine's list of best places because they boast plenty of job opportunities, great schools and offer a safe place to raise a family. See pictures and maps of the cities below. more
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30-year mortgage rates edge down to new low
The average cost for a 30-year fixed-rate loan edged down to a fresh record low this week, Freddie Mac reported Thursday. more
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Moral bankruptcy? Photo
Cash-strapped, jobless and denied a loan modification, Del Phillips faced the same straits as millions of homeowners who risk losing their homes to mortgage lenders. more
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Factory-built homes have fast construction nailed down
They are the Rodney Dangerfields of new housing; they get no respect. Often misnamed and misunderstood, they are the exception to the rule. But for homebuyers like Jamie and Andrew Kach, they make sense. more
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You don't need to spend big bucks to make your home greener
Homeowners who believe they've been left out of the so-called green movement have every reason to feel that way. more
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How to harness solar power in your garden decor
To appreciate the power of the sun as an energy source, just look around your own backyard in late winter. more
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The terrarium is back, revived for a new generation
By Bettijane Levine, Times Staff Writer more
