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April 27, 2018

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Former Raven Ray Lewis' Baltimore County estate under contract

Tuesday, Apr 24

The 28-acre Reisterstown estate is under contract for an undisclosed price and expected to close soon.

What's in bloom at Baltimore-area gardens and conservatories right now?

Here’s a list of the flowers and plants that are in bloom or expected to peak this weekend at various gardens and conservatories in the area.

Think about space, pests, diversity before buying a new tree

It’s easy to get swept away by the trees and other plants that are finally on sale in garden centers and nurseries. But before you dive in, take a breath and think first.

Home of the Week: The Koerschners are readying their May Day basket display

The Koerschners’ hillside home in Annapolis’ Murray Hill is a serene oasis, and is participating in the May Day basket displays in the downtown, historic district and Murray Hill neighborhoods on Tuesday.

Tired of the hassle of selling your home? Try this all-cash alternative

An old fix-and-flip pitch is getting an internet update: “We’ll buy your home, guaranteed, no matter what its condition, and we’ll pay you quick cash."

10 fitness and lifestyle devices you've never heard of — but will want right now

If you run, row, do Pilates or yoga, swing a kettle bell, want to fix your sloping posture or and recover quicker from your workouts, we found 10 standout products from the show that can help:

Garden Q&A: Try these native groundcovers that will keep the deer away

Allegheny pachysandra, for example, is a four season actor in the garden with quirky spring flowers and attractive mottled leaves that deer don’t touch.

Photos: The swanky, sexy style of Midcentury Modern

We're celebrating the iconic symbols of Southern California architectural style.