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Growing shade: With a proper container you can have a tree almost anywhere Any garden, big or small, can be transformed by the presence of a hardy tree grown in a planter outdoors year-round. by Adrian Higgins The Washington Post - December 8, 2018

TREASURE HUNT DEAR HELAINE AND JOE: I would greatly appreciate your ideas on two items I have inherited from my grandfather. I think they are lovely and am guessing they have... by HELAINE FENDELMAN AND JOE ROSSON Tribune News Service - December 8, 2018

Tools and Toys WORX Storage Step Stool by Cary Jenkins - December 8, 2018

Personal Space Annie Lankford by Jennifer Christman - December 8, 2018

IN THE GARDEN Q I read with interest the question about the locust tree a reader sent a picture of in Hot Springs. I was hoping for some advice on how to rid them from my yar... December 8, 2018

Public and private Christmas trees are different All right. All right. All right already. So my column a few weeks ago about seven Christmas tree mistakes (and their fixes) went over with many of you like a le... by Marni Jameson - December 8, 2018

Get home ready to face the cold With frigid temperatures settling in, now is the perfect time to properly prepare the home -- the first day of winter is Dec. 21. Here are some key tips to keep... by Cathy Hobbs Tribune News Service - December 8, 2018

CAR TALK DEAR CAR TALK: This is not a car question as much as it is a husband question. My husband insists that it's safe to drive, even on highways at highway speed, wi... by Ray Magliozzi - December 8, 2018

Myriad maples make up magnificent tree family Some maples are to love (sugar maples) and others not (Norway maples, because they're an invasive species). But there's more to maples than those two -- includi... by LEE REICH The Associated Press - December 8, 2018

Helpful Hints DEAR READERS: How can we keep our pets safe around holiday decorations? Here are a few suggestions: by Heloise - December 8, 2018

Horoscopes by Holiday Happy birthday. Your past generosity has set the stage for some excellent karma to swing back around, and the solar return sets off the bounty. Other highlights... by Holiday Mathis - December 8, 2018

Super Quiz: "Of The" what? 1. The Lord of the ______ December 8, 2018

JANET B. CARSON: In the garden Q Nutgrass and Bermuda grass have taken over my iris beds. Now that it has gotten cold, can I do something to eradicate the two weeds so that I can start clean ... by Janet Carson - December 1, 2018

Dream garages let you eat, party and even sleep next to your wheels Since the dawn of the 21st century, the wow factor of a house has centered on the trophy kitchen: a temple of polished stone counters, party-size islands and to... by JURA KONCIUS The Washington Post - December 1, 2018

Personal space Stephen Koch December 1, 2018