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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
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Hot Property: Scarlett Johansson, Ryan Reynolds buy Los Feliz house for $2.9 million
It seems as though actress Scarlett Johansson had no sooner sold her old place in the Hollywood Hills than she and her husband, actor Ryan Reynolds, closed on a house in Los Feliz for $2.9 million. more
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Copper artist's metal sculptures, gates, in high demand Photo
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In his tool-packed workshop in Rough and Ready, Calif., David Burns creates a copper forest that will never die. more
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Granite paint seals the deal Photo
Granite shouts beauty in a kitchen, even in a modest kitchen. It remains the No. 1 choice for kitchen remodels. more
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Obama's Oval Office makeover: Muted palette, comfy sofas, leather chairs and yes, a new rug Video
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional opponents, stubborn diplomats or wary heads of state, beware: The new Oval Office sofas look so comfy, you just might be lulled into a few reckless compromises. more
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Great expectations: Decorating a 9,000-square-foot mansion Photo
When interior designer Scott Sanders first saw Dan and Samantha Anderson's dream house, a rambling stone and clapboard mansion with four floors and 21 rooms, it was still an architect's blueprints. more
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Sales of new homes fall 12.4 percent in July
The July figures reflect the slowest pace on records dating back to 1963. The weak sales mean fewer jobs in the construction industry, which normally powers economic recoveries. more
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What you need to know about hiring a contractor
Planning to remodel your home? Take these steps to ensure you hire a reputable contractor who will get the work done right and on time. more
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Old flames spark vintage love in the kitchen
Long before granite and stainless steel dominated kitchens, chrome mixed with high-gloss, playful color was the look. These kitchens and their appliances of years past have droves of fans. The owners of vintage appliances are a proud lot, quick to show off a refrigerator's special features,... more
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Dream house turns into alleged discrimination lesson Photo
It seemed like the perfect house for Chicago comedian and radio personality George Willborn and his family. 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
