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Tour of Flowering Trees

Here are some must-see trees that will be flowering the spring, according to Garden Spot columnist Jennifer Oldridge.

Complete home makeover a family project
November 16, 2009
A family of raccoons and a few pigeons were the only residents of the northwest Lawrence home purchased at auction by Kathie and Patrick Nichols.
Eight tips to prepare your home for winter
November 9, 2009
Are you ready for winter? Here are eight steps that may help you catch one or two things you forgot to do last month.
Take time now to winterize your lawn for a greener spring yard
November 2, 2009
November is the time to winterize your lawn for a healthy spring time growing season.
Icemakers don’t require existing water line
October 26, 2009
Last week we talked about setting up a new icemaker using an existing water line. But you don’t have to tap into an existing water line to hook up the icemaker in your refrigerator. Instead, you can use a special tee designed to fit right on the cold water shut off valve beneath your kitchen sink.
Swatch watch: The right paint chip may make you feel at home — or help you sell it
October 12, 2009
Somewhere in America, there is a yellow house with a red dining room, orange living room, green kitchen and blue bedrooms. And the people living inside are excited when they eat dinner, comfortable when they watch television, calm when they open the refrigerator and feel safe when they sleep.
Clean gutters easy way to keep home secure
October 12, 2009
Clean gutters are essential in maintaining the integrity of a home’s foundation and keeping its basement dry. If you are not afraid of heights, you should be able to clean your gutters fairly simply.
Heartland’s harvest: KU graduate a national figure in sustainable gardening movement
October 7, 2009
The little white puff ball sneaks up on Matt Bunch. Grinning, he bends down to pluck it from the burgundy Venus fly trap mouth from whence it came.
All for nut: Black walnut trees yield value for some owners, trouble for others
October 4, 2009
Cackling squirrels and the pings of black walnuts hitting the metal roof of my garden shed tell me that fall is really here and bring memories of my father picking the nutmeats from the tough black walnut shells. This time of year also brings calls of black walnut tree owners wondering if their walnuts have any value. The answer: Maybe.
Sprouting interest: School’s garden teaches about food economy
September 30, 2009
School is about teaching the basics. And what’s more basic than learning about one of the few necessities of life: food?
Cut window drafts to reduce energy use
September 28, 2009
Weather-proofing your windows is an easy and inexpensive way to reduce winter drafts and save on energy costs.
Easy to grow: Plant garlic now for best results
September 27, 2009
Growing your own garlic is something new and old gardeners alike can sink their teeth into.
Lawrence residents can purchase large amounts of compost this week
September 21, 2009
Area residents will have a chance to purchase large amounts of compost for their lawns and gardens this week.
Backyard getaway: Couple use wise plant choices for water garden
September 20, 2009
With careful consideration of the mature size of plants and the scale of the garden, Jim and Cheryl Harmon have transformed a tiny, bare backyard into an oasis of lush plants and babbling waterfalls.
Man cave dwellers: Area residents carve out unique retreats
September 14, 2009
When Steve Jack and his wife were building a house north of Lawrence, they agreed he deserved a dedicated room of his own. “When we sat down to discuss the design, the architect actually called it the ‘rock and roll room’ on the plans,” Jack recalls. But what Jack knew was really being put forth was a “man cave.”
Bold new wall color just a peel away
September 14, 2009
Whether it is old and faded or just not your style, removing old wallpaper can dramatically improve the look and feel of any room.

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