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Wall trims and panels have decorated rooms for centuries. They add dimension and interest to plain walls and highlight the architectural style of the home. Chair rails and picture rails serve a purpose as their names suggest.

Early this spring, an intriguing garden mystery arrived in the form of an envelope containing packets of gift seeds from a major 91Ô­´´ seed company.

Jim English has always loved gardens and plants — something he inherited from his grandparents, mother and sisters, who all had green thumbs and gumboots.

Dear Tony: What happens when an owner attempts to attend a general meeting that was issued as a proxy-only meeting for our AGM? Because our strata cannot safely social distance in our common room, the council determined we would conduct a proxy-only

Dear Helen: What is your opinion on using wood chips in garden beds? — P.N. I would not use them inside beds, though they are a good pathway covering.

The neighbourhood has become a hotbed of gardening fervour. Three households, all a few steps from my home, have been bustling with planting zeal. Next door, Jan’s greenhouse is jammed with transplants.

Dear Helen: As I’ve been slowly putting together a vegetable garden, I’ve looked for guidance on the best way to lay out rows for seeding. Do you use string wrapped around two sticks and unfurled to mark rows? P.T.

Dear Tony: My strata council has recently imposed a number of fines against my townhouse, claiming that I altered the front doors of my unit contrary to the bylaws.

If you are planning a bathroom renovation, or even a quick facelift, it’s essential to keep in mind the importance of practicality, as this is primarily a utilitarian space.

Not too hot. Not too cold. A little rain. Some sunny days. Recent conditions have brought close to perfect growing weather — Goldilocks gardening time.