Home & Garden

Timing is key to lawn

Late-season nitrogen can do more harm than good

My dogs are gross. I love them and I'd bawl if something happened to them, but I'm here to tell you they are gross. They lick things they shouldn't be licking, eat things not meant to be eaten. Read More

Wood pellet, corn stoves efficient

Q I am tired of hauling wood indoors for my fireplace. I saw pellet and corn stoves at my home center store and they sell the pellets there. Are they convenient to use and do they produce much heat efficiently? Read More

Find balance of dark, light

Q We live in an old house that has high ceilings and dark wood paneling in the living and dining rooms. I guess you'd call it traditional, yet we love the look of modern furniture. We don't want to change the paneling. Can you mix these styles? Read More

Artificial trees come in hues and styles that rival real things

Faux real

Remember when the color of your Christmas tree referred to things such as lights, ornaments and bows? Well, Virginia, things aren't that way anymore. So get ready to consider trees that come in gold, orange, pink, purple, red and several other colors. Read More

Conifer grows in the swamps

Sweet is the swamp with its secrets, Until we meet a snake; 'Tis then we sigh for houses, And our departure take. -- Emily Dickinson I must here disagree with Ms. Dickinson. Read More

Garden Calendar

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This Week's House Plan

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Skipper perfect first mate for seafaring couple

While living on our 41-foot sailboat in Key West, Fla., we went to the local SPCA. Being dog lovers, we missed canine companionship. We had owned a boxer, but he got terribly seasick and we felt sorry for him, so we found him a better home with a backyard and an owner who loved him. Read More

Looking for live?

If you prefer to have a live tree rather than an artificial one, Lowcountry Christmas tree lots are preparing to sell them starting Friday. Clemson University's Home and Garden Information Center provides tips to help ensure that you buy a fresh tree that stays that way throughout the season: ... Read More

Real Estate Transactions

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Get ducts in row with regular maintenance

Q: How dirty do heating ducts get in a year? Is it necessary to clean them yearly as my wife insists? Read More

Wreaths that wow

I love gorgeous garland. I adore shimmering, showy Christmas tree ornaments. And I've never met a set of holiday dishes that hasn't set my heart on fire. Read More

Pet Briefs

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Real Estate Transactions

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Spiky fruit gaining popularity in U.S.

When I was a kid I was very interested in dinosaurs. I had plenty of plastic dinosaur toys, too, but this was way back before "realistic" versions of dinosaurs, whether on screen or in toy form. Read More