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One of the most important considerations when you are planning your summer garden, or deciding which flowers and plants to include in your landscape design is location. Specifically, the amount of sunlight your plants will need, and how much they will receive in depending on where you choose to locate them in your yard. Some exposure to the sun is …
As winter winds down in North Georgia, we can expect to see more rain as spring showers settle in. After a nice drenching downpour, you likely expect to see puddles and spongy areas in your yard. But what if those areas never really dry out? Does it sometimes seem like your lawn is always wet or has standing water long …
What can you possibly do right now in the dead of winter to get started on your spring gardening? A lot actually. Of course you can go ahead and purchase seeds, and replace any tools that may have become worn out during last year’s growing season. But you can also begin to think critically and about what worked well and …
Whether you are indoors or outdoors, there’s something both relaxing and invigorating about the warm glow of a fire. Many of us long for the first cool nights of autumn when we can finally light up our fireplaces and enjoy the flames, even if we are using the more common gas logs rather than a true fire. But what if …
A fence can be a wonderful improvement to add to your home, from increasing your home’s curb appeal, providing additional security and privacy, and offering protection for pets, children and gardens. While there are many reasons for a homeowner to choose to add a fence to part or all of their property, even if you are not going to be …
Unless you live in one of the farther out suburbs, you may assume the only snakes you’ll be seeing this year are at Zoo Atlanta. However, much of the land that metro Atlanta now occupies was almost rural just a few decades ago, and new home construction is pushing Atlanta farther and farther out into the surrounding, greener areas. As …
Spring has sprung in Atlanta! The daffodils are blooming, the grass is getting greener and many of us have begun waking up to the pleasant lilting of birds who have returned from their winter hideaways. It’s time to fill up your hummingbird feeders and plant spring flowers to attract the bluebirds and robins that we so enjoy seeing and hearing …
Now that the leaves are falling and your summer plants are starting to show their age, it’s time to forget about lawncare for the season, right? Not so fast! Autumn is the time for some specific tasks to be completed around the outside of your home. Ignore these tasks and you may find that your lush green lawn is lacking …
If you’ve recently purchased a home that has a pool, or had one installed specifically for this “quarantine summer,” you may be unsure as to what all you need to do to prepare your pool for the offseason. It is vitally important that you take all of the proper steps toward closing your pool correctly, so that it is easier …
