These beauties prized for both flowers, foliage
Irises are among the most versatile plants for the North American landscape. They are prized for both flower and foliage.
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PHILADELPHIA — Five years ago, an immense — and diseased — oak tree in Betsy Teutsch's backyard in Philadelphia's West Mount Airy neighborhood had to come down.
The fami...
When cold weather begins to warm, motorists may think their driving cares have melted away with the winter ice and snow. Not so.
"Spring brings its own set of challenge...
Time again to cut that grass
DETROIT — As lawns green up, it's time to think about ways to get your grass off to a good start this season.
A solid game plan is the best a...
Using dish soaps or household cleaners intended for floors, countertops or bathrooms is not a good idea, no matter how dirty your car is.
These products are designed to ...
QUESTION: My car has begun to occasionally run hot, with the gauge reaching the three-fourths point of its scale. I've never noticed it doing this before. I looked b...
SAN FRANCISCO — When Bill Gates joined Ford Motor Co.'s top executives at the Detroit auto show to usher in the new year, it was pretty clear that technology would take ...
Cutting gardens should be bright, beautiful and romantic.
And it's not a ton of work to get there: Pick a place that's sunny, preferably a southern exposure, with well-d...
Tracking it down not always easy
Home repair and maintenance can sometimes be a rough and time-consuming ride. Here's an example.
Recently, we noticed a smell near the ba...
No shortage of creative names for new colors
CHICAGO — When Ford Motor Co. talks about offering an extensive menu of vehicle colors, it isn't kidding.
Among this year's c...
