Home repair dispair: As projects begin, injuries can mount up

Posted May 09, 2008 @ 09:01 AM
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When doing a home improvement project, be sure to follow safety instructions to prevent serious injury.


Native Nebraska grasses, wildflowers earning spots in gardens, yards

Posted May 02, 2008 @ 12:48 AM
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Native prairie plants -- or at least their close relatives -- are gaining momentum and popularity among Nebraska homeowners and landscapers.

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Gardening Inside and Out: When flowers don't bloom

Posted May 02, 2008 @ 12:07 AM
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Daffodils not blooming; Blossoms on strawberries; Pruning pines


Jim Hruskoci: Some daffodils aren't blooming

Posted Apr 25, 2008 @ 12:30 AM
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Though most of the daffodils across the state have put on a good show, some gardeners have noticed their plants have failed to bloom. There are a number of factors to blame.


Yard art a chance to express yourself

Posted Apr 25, 2008 @ 12:28 AM
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From bird baths and gargoyles to flower pots and a dinosaur, yard art comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. No matter what, it's all in the eye of the beholder.

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GARDENING INSIDE AND OUT

Posted Apr 17, 2008 @ 05:16 PM
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Brown coloration on junipers; signs of spring; dreaded ants.


Organic gardening starts with seeds

Posted Apr 17, 2008 @ 05:09 PM

It's a wonder you can't detect a pulse from a seed, considering all the life within. Even before they germinate, you can predict how their life cycle will evolve. Each seed carries a genetic mix that determines hardiness and disease tolerance, plant size, texture and color and distinctive blooms or fruit.

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