Did you know that October is actually the ideal month for planting many of the flowers and shrubs that make our yards look so colorful in the spring? Roots grow best when the soil is warm, between 55 and 75 degrees, so in the spring, soil is often still too cool to promote root growth before the long dry summer …
Help for Fall Home Sellers!
As you have probably heard, May is the magic month for selling your home, with springtime in general being the best time to hit the market. But what if your life doesn’t happen to follow that exact schedule? You can absolutely sell your home in the fall and winter months, and we have some tips and suggestions that can make …
Stage Your Pool To Sell!
There are mixed messages about whether a pool helps you or harms you when selling your home. The general consensus seems to be that you should never add a pool with the hopes of recouping the costs when it time to sell, but if you want one and you will use it, go for it! But how do you make …
Upgrading the Great Outdoors!
Are you starting to make small upgrades and changes in order to sell your home? Or do you just want to know what you can do now that will make your home easier to sell in case you decide to move in the future? Don’t neglect the great outdoors when looking for ideas to increase your selling price. From small …
Goats in the City!
Have you heard about the new trend in eco-friendly lawn care? It’s goats! Goat rental services are popping up across North Georgia, and it is becoming more and more common to see these munching herds inside the perimeter, cleaning up large public spaces, residential lawns, and even large city parks. In fact, goats played a big role in the landscaping …
Atlanta Named “Most Livable City” in the Nation!
According to a newly published study by GeoTab, a transportation-focused data analytics company, Atlanta is the nation’s “most livable city,” specifically because Atlanta boasts more green space per person than any other major U.S. city. Atlanta is home to almost 500,000 people, and includes just under 18 square miles of green space. This means that if green space were dispersed …
Making the Right First Impression with Your Home’s Exterior
The first thing potential buyers will see upon arriving at your home is the exterior, and that initial impression can affect the way they see everything else on the inside as well. If the outside of your house looks weather-beaten or in need of a good pressure-washing, you’ll want to consider a deep cleaning and possibly even a fresh coat …
Summer Adventures Family Fun Day!
Cap your summer off with a day of outdoor fun at Roswell’s Chattahoochee Nature Center! The whole family will enjoy this opportunity to practice basic canoeing skills, learn about water science and conservation, and make water-based arts and crafts. Prepare to get wet at the splash pad and water adventure area, then stop by for a guided hike, story time …
Is Your Flower Garden For The Birds?
Do you have a beautiful flower garden that never seems to attract the songbirds you long to hear singing in the morning? Or do you have the opposite problem – noisy birds that never give you a moment’s rest? Did you know that the color of your flowers and shrubs could be the reason why feathered friends are missing from …