With 75 distinct varieties that love the mild Georgia climate, hydrangeas are an easy and colorful additional to your outdoor scape. They’ve been a staple in Southern lawns for generations, with early cultivators soon noticing that their flowers seem to change colors on a whim. Eighteenth century gardeners experimented by burying rusty nails near the plants, pouring tea in the …
The South’s Most Underrated Beaches!
School is out and the summer vacation season is in full swing! We can’t think of anything better right now than a few days of relaxation and sun on a sandy beach….but we’re not the only ones with the same idea. Many of the south’s most beautiful beaches are quite crowded this time of year. If you’re wondering where you …
Spring Maintenance Checklist
We already look to spring as a time to deep clean and declutter, but it’s also the perfect time to go through your home maintenance checklist and take care of some extra chores. Here are some of the items that often get overlooked when it comes to home upkeep. Admittedly, these may not be the most exciting tasks you’ll take …
Flying Colors Butterfly Festival
Celebrate all things butterfly at the 20th annual Flying Colors Butterfly Festival, taking place June 1-2 at the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell. Activities include Butterfly School where kids of all ages can learn about these brightly colored pollinators and how they help our gardens and agriculture, and a butterfly encounter where you may become a landing pad for a …
Bring on the Bees!
You don’t need to have a backyard apiary to be concerned about having enough honeybees in your garden or yard. Almost one-third of plants, from your flowering bushes to your backyard herb garden, are pollinated by bees. Some flowers even need particular kinds of bees for effective pollination and those bees in turn need the nectar from those specific types …
6th Annual Midtown Garden Stroll
Have you ever wanted to sneak a peek at the backyards and private gardens of your Midtown neighbors’ homes? The Midtown Garden Stroll gives you the opportunity to do just that! Join the Midtown Neighbors’ Association on Sunday, May 19, for their 6th annual Midtown Garden Stroll event. The stroll is a free, self-guided tour that is open to the …
Atlanta’s Top Dog Parks
The cold temperatures have headed out and the pollen has hit – it’s springtime in Atlanta! Now that Atlanta dog owners and their canine friends are ready to hit the great outdoors, where should they go? Atlanta is home to countless gorgeous parks and greenspaces, but which dog parks are the best for owners and their pals to frolic and …
Repel Mosquitoes Naturally with These Plants!
Spring has arrived in Atlanta, and the temperatures are slowly creeping up! We are all enjoying the warmer weather and longer days, and all the outside activities that come along with this time of year. However, as summer approaches, one thing none of us are looking forward to are mosquitoes! Particularly if your yard includes a pool or water feature …
Get Your Yard Ready for Spring!
The long winter wait is over at last – spring is here! Many of us have spent the last few months bundled up inside, not overly concerned with our patchy brown yards. But that maintenance vacation has come to an end and it’s time to tackle all of the tasks necessary to have your lawn on the road to summer …