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Nutrient deficiency may be source of yellowing leaves

: I have 30-year-old citrus trees in my backyard on flooder/bubblers and I can’t tell if they are overwatered or underwatered? They were planted before I bought the house three years ago. The tangerines are green and splitting. The Meyer lemon seems healthy with new leaves on the lower branches but the leaves are turning yellow and I am not sure if it is due to fall.

Holiday centerpieces look great, taste better

With everyone feeling the pinch from the current economic situation, Kenneth Brown, a Los Angeles designer and the star of HGTV’s “reDesign” and TLC’s “Over Designed,” has come up with a simple, fast, affordable and edible way to decorate your table for Thanksgiving dinner.

Versatile screens easy do-it-yourself project

You’ve often heard me run on about the versatility and practicality of a room screen. They are a brilliant decorating tool for any size space. A screen is a clever way to hide a busy work station or children’s play corner. In a bedroom or living area, a screen works as a portable divider that offers privacy where needed, and is easily folded up and moved aside.

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Ahead of the Curve

Changes in the way we view and use home offices are just around the corner, and aspenhome is poised to stay ahead of the curve with its well-rounded new Adagio collection.

Manufacturer bemoans demise of incandescent light bulb

The plain and simple truth is this: “The incandescent light bulb we all love is going to die,” according to Eleanor McKay, chief executive officer of Niermann Weeks, which designs and manufactures lighting fixtures.

Furnishings adapt to changing styles

Certain design elements are constantly adapted to changing styles and consumer preferences. It happens with fabric and furniture, as well as with decorative accessories.

Walker seeks names for holiday giveaway

Walker Furniture is seeking letters on behalf of individuals and families in need for its 15th annual Home for the Holidays program. As in years past, the company will supply dozens of Clark County families with a houseful of brand-new furniture in time for the holiday season.

Early walkers best seen in figurines

Mothers in the past, like those today, were eager to see their children walk, and many different toys were created to help. Most would not be considered safe today because both the baby and the walker could fall.

Robert Allen/Beacon Hill offers designer shopping at its best

Like a child with a new toy, I am one of many designers who is delighted that Robert Allen/Beacon Hill opened a showroom in the Las Vegas Design Center at the World Market Center Las Vegas on July 28. What makes this showroom exciting is its ability to satisfy the needs of an entire project. Not only does this 30,000-square-foot showroom have a coveted list of designer furniture and accessories, it displays about 15,000 fabric patterns and showcases a variety of trims, tassels and unique drapery rods.

Olive’s bulges source of roots, shoots

: I have two, 50-year-old olive trees. They both have ugly bulges just above the roots. Is there a way to get rid of these ugly growths or stop them from getting bigger? My third olive is starting to have the same problem. It is only 15 years old.

Light Up the Night

Along with lighting, there are other elements involved in designing a home’s outdoor space, including the landscaping.

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