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Pruning oleander tree is only temporary fix

There is such a thing as root-to-shoot ratio. What that means is that the top of the oleander tree returns to its pre-pruning height as quickly as possible. It’s because of the size of the roots.

Historic Las Vegas tours set for April 27-30

Nevada Preservation Foundation’s Home + History tours offer a chance to get a glimpse into some of the valley’s most unique neighborhoods. Once home to some of Las Vegas’ movers and shakers, the Beverly Green neighborhood tour is always a highlight of the series.

Citrus can have problems growing in the desert

This is the Mojave Desert. Las Vegas and the high or middle deserts can have cold winters, unexpected early spring frosts and winds. Depending on the type of citrus, fruit trees can survive cold temperatures ranging from the mid to low 20s all the way to no freeze at all.

Use right tools to unclog backup in pipe

Q: Several of the drains in my house are backed up. I have tried plunging the toilet and clearing the drain trap in the sink, but I can’t get it to drain. My neighbor has a cable drain machine with several attachments included, but I’ve never used a device like that. Can you give me the details?

Lighten up with chandeliers, wall sconces and lamps

Lighting is an essential ingredient in home decor. The right lighting can lift your spirits and make you more productive. It is the jewelry of a room.

House, landscape create microclimate in yard

As soon as a house is built, the microclimate of its landscape is created. The landscape enhances this created microclimate. How the landscape is created can enhance or distract from this microclimate.

Tips for decorating in a contemporary environment

Weaving traditional warmth into cool minimalist settings can be a challenge, too. Here, a few designers give tips — with some do’s and don’ts — when it comes to holiday decorating in modern interiors.

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