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It doesn’t feel like spring. Last week’s snow made it seem like warm weather might never arrive, so planting a garden might be the last thing on your mind. However, local gardening experts say this is the ideal time to start preparing your landscape to yield colorful spring foliage. Bill Mann, of Behnke Nurseries in Potomac, Md., said spring garden preparation plans differ from year to year. "It depends on the landscape beds you have and whether or not you’re planning to put in a vegetable garden," he said.

Whimsy Meets Elegance

Potomac designer creates playful yet polished home for family of five.

When an active family of five approached Potomac interior designer Sharon Kleinman and asked her to give their home a makeover, they wanted a whimsical yet polished space.

Kitchen Confidential

From light-filled to dramatic, local designers create dream kitchens.

When Allie Mann of Arlington, a designer and senior interior specialist at Case Design/Remodeling, Inc. was tasked with giving the first floor of a McLean, Va., home a face lift, she had to think free-flowing and airy.

Arlington Family Outgrows Home but Stays Put

Family builds addition to accommodate their growing needs.

When a family of five realized that they’d outgrown their home in the Cherrydale neighborhood of Arlington, they pondered two options: purchase a new home or build an addition onto their existing home. They decided to stay in their home.

15th Biennial Ikebana Show at the Art League

Twenty-five members of the Washington, D.C., branch of the Sogetsu School participated in the 15th biennial Ikebana Show at the Art League in the Torpedo Factory last week.

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Fairfax Home Sales: February, 2014

In February 2014, 48 Fairfax homes sold between $1,700,000-$28,500.

Centreville Home Sales: February, 2014

In February 2014, 47 Centreville homes sold between $1,235,140-$175,000.

Chantilly Home Sales: February, 2014

In February 2014, 13 homes sold between $768,000-$48,000 in the Chantilly area.

Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: February, 2014

In February 2014, 46 homes sold between $1,237,522-$137,000 in the Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton area.

Burke Home Sales: February, 2014

In February 2014, 34 Burke homes sold between $675,000-$222,500.

Arlington Home Sales: February, 2014

In February 2014, 167 Arlington homes sold between $2,600,000-$135,000.

Alexandria Home Sales: February, 2014

In February 2014, 103 Alexandria homes sold between $3,025,000-$91,000.

Potomac Home Sales: February, 2014

In February 2014, 23 Potomac homes sold between $2,880,000-$243,700.

Potomac Real Estate: Top Sales in January 2014

In January 2014, 26 Potomac homes sold between $2,675,000-$293,000.

Tips to Get Your Home Ready for Spring

Experts suggest a yearly spring maintenance check-up.

Getting Your Garden Ready for Spring

Local experts tell you what you should do now, in spite of the cold weather.