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July 17, 2015

Add a taste of the tropics to your patio

All you need is an angel's trumpet inside a big planter to recreate a Floridian scape.
Home & Garden
July 16, 2015
Tree Frog hunting at a window

Tree Frog hunting at a window

Birds are sleeping, but not frogs
Home & Garden
July 16, 2015
Yippee! My hydrangea bloomed!

Yippee! My hydrangea bloomed!

Problems with colored hydrangeas blooming.
Home & Garden
July 15, 2015

Test-driving a flower ID app

New plant ID app is a work in progress, but a fun toy in the meantime.
Home & Garden
July 14, 2015

Landscape projects by price point

Home & Garden
July 14, 2015

Go set a sprinkler

It's July. It's hot. Haul out the hoses.
Home & Garden
July 14, 2015
Home & Garden
July 14, 2015
Home Inspector: When HRVs suck on both sides, it's a safety hazard

Home Inspector: When HRVs suck on both sides, it's a safety hazard

I recently stumbled upon a fairly odd safety hazard with newer homes, and I want to make other folks aware of this issue.
Home & Garden
July 12, 2015
Cowbirds are birds that adapt very well

Cowbirds are birds that adapt very well

Buffalo, no. Horses, yes
Variety
July 11, 2015
Variety
July 11, 2015

Glass and glitz freshen a Minneapolis home's dated entry

First impressions count, whether it's a blind date or welcoming guests into your home. But it's not easy to make a good first impression when the highlight of your foyer is a massive dated light-blocking staircase.
Variety
July 10, 2015
Rhonda Hayes Dianthus growing in a front yard

Tired of mowing? Rethink the lawn with these turf-grass alternatives

You're not alone if you're in no mood to mow. Many homeowners are rethinking the lawn, for a multitude of reasons.
Home & Garden
July 10, 2015
...Champlin
Built in 1983, this three-bedroom, one-bath house has 1,005 finished square feet and features three bedrooms on one level, hardwood floors

What $194,900 buys in the metro area

Here's a look at what $194,900 buys in Champlin, St. Paul and Circle Pines.
Variety
July 10, 2015
A wall-hung vanity makes the most of storage but leaves room for plumbing and allows easy cleaning and maneuvering underneath. (MasterBrand Cabinets)

The spa bath takes a plunge

Smaller tubs, floating vanities and bigger windows are increasingly popular, while giant whirlpool tubs are passé.
Variety
July 10, 2015
A family-friendly Craftsman. Home plan.

Home plan: Family-friendly Craftsman

Traditional Craftsman details, such as tapered columns framing the wide porch and a shed dormer, add classic curb appeal.
Home & Garden
July 9, 2015
Baby Barn Swallows are birds with an attitude

Baby Barn Swallows are birds with an attitude

Huge mouth gives parent birds a fine target
Home & Garden
July 8, 2015

Not all garden plants are fussy

Some plants can survive complete neglect.
Home & Garden
July 7, 2015
An osprey egg. The open nest demands protective coloration for the eggs. credit: Jim Williams, special to the Star Tribune

Bird eggs are an amazing feat

Size, color and number are all programmed into a bird's brain.

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Coverage of the latest trends in beautiful Minnesota gardens and home decor.