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Hardy beauty: This evergreen perennial is a popular for its flowers, cold hardiness and ability to thrive in many conditions Certain plants come into vogue and then slip off their pedestal. The daylily in all its rich variety was once the perennial to plant for its seemingly endless s... by ADRIAN HIGGINS The Washington Post - January 25, 2020

Treasure hunt: This handsome partial bedroom set is from early 19th century DEAR HELAINE AND JOE: I wonder if you can identify the period, style and approximate age of the bedroom furniture in the attached photos. The pieces were found ... by HELAINE FENDELMAN AND JOE ROSSON Tribune News Service - January 25, 2020

Personal Space: Heather Reed Heather Reed January 25, 2020

Tools and Toys: Austere V Series Power and "DIY for Renters" Austere V Series Power by Cary Jenkins - January 25, 2020

IN THE GARDEN: Don't give in to temptation to fertilize early greening grass Q I think my Bermuda grass is already starting to turn green. Does this mean I should start fertilizing as well? I also have some weeds and so was thinking of u... by JANET B. CARSON Special to the Democrat-Gazette - January 25, 2020

Dream first, budget second for perfect backyard Do I need to sell one kidney or two? That was the main question I had as we waited for our landscape designer to send over his estimate of what it would cost to... by Marni Jameson - January 25, 2020

CAR TALK DEAR CAR TALK: I have a 1997 Cadillac Seville. The power steering was making noises, so I took it to the old Cadillac dealer (which is now a Chevy dealer). This... by Ray Magliozzi - January 25, 2020

Awkward spaces can inspire clever design solutions Today, we're going to tackle something that plagues every house and every home decor lover: awkward space. Sometimes, the space is a long narrow hallway, someti... by Katie Laughridge Tribune News Service - January 25, 2020

Create an expensive look without a lot of cash Good design doesn't have to be expensive to look expensive. Some of the greatest designs are often created using a blend of old and new. Enter flea market finds... by CATHY HOBBS Tribune News Service - January 25, 2020

Horoscopes by Holiday Happy birthday. This year rolls in on a float of flowers and waving well-wishers throwing candy. Ah, the spectacle! But work prevents you from staying too long ... by Holiday Mathis - January 25, 2020

Helpful Hints DEAR HELOISE: Thank you for alerting pet owners that male deer can be violent with household pets during the rutting season. I have lived with deer in our neigh... by Heloise - January 25, 2020

Super Quiz: Chapter titles 1. "Marley's Ghost" (Charles Dickens) January 25, 2020

Spring unsprung: January’s too early to be pruning summer-bloomers, even if the weather whispers, ‘Do it’ As gardeners, we often get obsessed about the weather. It is too hot, too cold, too wet or too dry. Much as for Goldilocks, it is never "just right." And that i... by STORY AND PHOTOS JANET B. CARSON Special to the Democrat-Gazette - January 18, 2020

Treasure hunt: Mahjong game and chest DEAR HELAINE AND JOE: We have been cleaning out my parents' house and have long wondered if this mahjong game chest is valuable. The pieces are ivory and once b... by HELAINE FENDELMAN AND JOE ROSSON Tribune News Service - January 18, 2020

In the garden: Sad camellias, reusing potting mix, malfunctioning amaryllis Q These two [camellias] were planted last spring, facing north, but getting at least a half-day full sun. The left one has always looked sicker, despite various... by JANET B. CARSON Special to the Democrat-Gazette - January 18, 2020