Published on Wednesday, August 28, 2013
![Dangers of Planting Too Early]()
With the seemingly endless fall floral ideas on Pinterest, in home and garden magazines, and in share sessions with your fellow gardeners, it’s easy to put the bloom before the bulb. But just because the kids are back in school doesn’t mean it’s truly autumn. The ideal conditions for planting won’t come until October, and installing your Georgia landscape too early will undermine the health of your plants well into the holiday season. ...
Published on Wednesday, August 21, 2013
![Before You Seed]()
In Atlanta, we enjoy an extended growing season, giving us plenty of time to plan our landscape. Whether your yard is suffering summer wear-and-tear or the influx of rain we’ve seen from Buckhead to Decatur, fall is the season to resuscitate and repair. Fescue lawns depend on autumn aeration and overseeding to revitalize grass for a full, healthy yard in the coming year. We’ll explore the whys and hows of aeration and overseeding in the coming weeks, but for now...
Published on Wednesday, August 14, 2013
![Autumn Powers Bring Spring Flowers]()
Published on Thursday, August 08, 2013
![Plants: Avoiding the Pool]()
Patio furniture isn’t the only thing getting soggy this summer; with the excess of rainfall, plants have been getting more hydration than they can handle. While many plants are greedy drinkers, too much water can lead to insufficient oxygen and fungal growth in the roots
Recognizing root rot starts above the surface. Yellow, withering leaves is one of the first signs that something’s not right in your garden. Other signs include browning stems and visible mold on your...
Published on Wednesday, August 07, 2013
![It’s August, it is time to plant fall veggies, YUM!]()
Over the weekend I made it round to several farmers markets, to include a few International grocery stores, in order to acquire the necessary items needed to begin my yearly task of “putting up” my own pickles and relish. I love to can all sorts of items, from Jams/Jellies to pickles and soups, which my family can enjoy all year long. Although I do grow some of my own vegetables, I sometimes just don’t have the yield necessary to do mass canning, so I find it...
