Published on Thursday, March 13, 2014
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From the most experienced plantsman to the rankest amateur, the one thing everyone wants in their outdoor space is COLOR! But how do you effectively use color in your garden? First, remember that there is no right or wrong when it comes to color in the garden. Color choices are a matter of personal taste. For some, a riot of color is just the ticket. Others prefer to work with a single hue.
A basic understanding of color theory can help your figure out...
Published on Wednesday, March 12, 2014
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Do you love fresh veggies from the garden? I do. There is nothing quite like picking a ripe tomato straight off the vine, taste just like summer. …Yum! Vegetable gardening is an art that has seen some resurrection in the past few years. It seems like everyone is focused on eating healthy and saving money, which bodes well for backyard vegetable plots. Ask the old farmer when to plant a summer vegetable garden and he will tell you Mother’s Day. Why...
Published on Wednesday, March 05, 2014
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There is a very common old saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Which we all take to mean it’s what a person has on the inside that counts not the overall outward appearance. What makes each of us unique is the combination of flesh, bones, and soul that all combines to make us who we are, Individuals. This same concept can be translated to your homes landscape, as well. I know it might seem like a stretch, but hear me out on this. Of course, ...
Published on Sunday, March 02, 2014
![Focus on “Special Effects” for Your Garden.]()
Now that March has come in like a lamb, the most exciting (and frustrating) time of the year begins for garden folks. Every day it seems that something is exploding into bloom, tempting us to put out the summer annuals and tomatoes that are starting to show up in garden centers. Even though it doesn’t seem possible sometimes, there is always the danger of frost. So what’s a gardener to do? Channel that spring energy into inspirations for landscape...
Published on Monday, February 24, 2014
![How to Cure Cabin Fever in the Southern Garden]()
Do you ever get a case of Cabin Fever? Being from Maine, I heard that term every winter. Of course, winter there can be really brutal and……………LONGGGGGG! I cannot say that I miss those winters much. Sure, I love to see snow every now and again, but being cooped up in the house all the time can wear on you a bit. One of the great things about Georgia is the fact that we do see a variety of seasons, but they definitely are mild compared to our...
