March 30, 1995 T he coming of spring reminds us that there are two types of gardeners: those who love the feel of soil between their fingers and sing praises over earthworms, and …

March 30, 1995 Primroses are meant for the gardener who is impatient to put on an early-spring display of vibrant colors. Some of the blooms - for instance, the bicolors combining a chrome-yellow …

March 30, 1995 Americans are busy with the paintbrush and power tools. Almost 90 percent tackled some type of home improvement project in 1993 or at least reported purchasing home improvement products. The …

March 30, 1995 Right off, we knew we were going to like Alan Boehmer, Manhattan interior designer and stylist for Coming Home, the bed and bath division of catalog giant Land’s End. Boehmer …

March 30, 1995 One of the best ways to increase your chances of completing any project around the home successfully is to do a little planning. Wait a minute. I know what you’re …

March 30, 1995 Time is an elastic dimension in the vegetable garden. Once the garden is up and thriving,the pace can become dizzying: the sudden swelling of a zucchini, the swift climb of …

March 30, 1995 Many would-be homeowners are missing out because they mistakenly think they won’t qualify for a mortgage, says the Mortgage Bankers Association of America, an industry group. “There are many serious …

March 30, 1995 A long with longer days and warmer temperatures, spring brings a wish to brush away the cobwebs and refeather the nest. While arranging a bunch of daffodils in a vase …

March 30, 1995 The 1995 Trend Update and The Trend Curve are aimed at those on the business end of furniture: manufacturers, retailers, designers, advertising agencies and public relations types. But there’s plenty …

March 30, 1995 From his living room windows, Wayne Wilson looks outside and finds plenty that pleases him - even in March, a month that can tax the finest planting schemes. While other …

March 30, 1995 A new class of do-it-yourself magazines aims at readers who might be called the connoisseurs of the home improvement field. An example is Home Furniture, a new title edited for …

March 30, 1995 For the gardening friend who deserves more than a greeting card on their birthday, a spritely mix of humor and wisdom is offered up in “How Does Your Garden Grow?” …

March 30, 1995 First, build a shelf for your home and home improvement books. Consider these titles for filling: “The Family Handyman Helpful Hints” (Reader’s Digest, $25 hardcover) is like a first-aid kit …

March 30, 1995 What’s new under the sun? If you’re talking about your own backyard, plenty is new for 1995. With more people finding their pleasures close to home, manufacturers, growers and creative …

March 30, 1995 Those interested in learning about composting can attend any of the free home composting seminars which will be presented in April by the Master Composters. Following is the schedule: April …

March 30, 1995 With spring weather upon us, it’s time to plant, prune, mulch and fertilize the landscape. To some residents these are dreaded chores, but others take great delight in grooming their …

March 30, 1995 This may look like a typical Pueblo-style home but it was built with straw bales. Photo by Associated Press

March 30, 1995 Architect Roger Bartels opened up the ground floor of this Connecticut house to play to the home’s greatest strength: a waterfront location. Photo by Associated Press

March 30, 1995 Some simple changes can make a tiny home seem bigger, and smart choices of appliances and furnishings can make the most of the space you have, say two architecture teachers. …

March 30, 1995 Who could imagine that a book on cultivating weeds would be good reading? But “Just Weeds” by Pamela Jones (Chapters Publishing, $19.95) is just that. To Jones, the wild plants …

March 30, 1995 A garden pool makes a very appealing addition to your landscaping. Planted with colorful flowers and stocked with fish, it takes on a vitality of its own. Waterfalls and fountains …

March 30, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A1 After months of hot oratory about the evils of career politicians, the House of Representatives voted squarely against the will of the people Wednesday night and rejected four proposals that …

March 30, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A1 It was Mary Ellen Miller’s secret for 17 years. Year after year, she pilfered money from a Spokane construction company - until the grand total approached a half-million dollars and …