Category Archives: Outdoor/gardening

A Visit To Atlanta Water Gardens

Posted on July 19, 2012 by David Leonard

Okay, I don’t have an outdoor fountain or a pond, just a creek that I cringe every time that my dogs go near it. I do have an imagination, though, and if I could transform my backyard water element into … Continue reading →

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A Lawncare Tip for Increasing Curb Appeal

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Guest

When you stand in front of your house, where does your eye gravitate? Is it drawn to the front door, an air conditioning unit on the side of your house or a neighbor’s privacy fence? For better or worse, your … Continue reading →

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How To Landscape a Steep Yard

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Guest

Terracing a steep yard can transform a completely unusable and sometimes treacherous space into a functional, brand new type of lot. The pitfalls to beware of  with a steep yard are drainage issues, erosion issues and making sure any retaining … Continue reading →

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What Causes Decks To Collapse?

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Guest

by Stan Garnet, ASHI-certified home inspector, Inspectors Associates, Inc. Summer is just around the corner. Is your deck safe to use? In the last several years there have been over 400 reported injuries and at least 20 deaths due to … Continue reading →

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What To Plant in Your Garden in April

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Guest

by Mary Kay Woodworth, executive director of the Georgia Urban Agriculture Council (UAC) Spring is in the air! Garden centers will be full of beautifully blooming annuals and vegetable plants, but plant with caution—April weather is fickle, and there’s always … Continue reading →

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7 New Landscape Products for 2012 (Part 2)

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Guest

By: Tim Schuler Last week we started a series on some of the top new landscape products for 2012. Here are the others we thought you should know about: ThermaCELL lanterns and devices When you’re enjoying a warm summer evening … Continue reading →

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7 New Landscape Products for 2012 (Part 1)

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Guest

By: Tim Schuler With summer right around the corner, there is no better time to start looking for landscape products to help make your annual upkeep a breeze. Here is the first part of our list of some of the … Continue reading →

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5 Things To Consider Before Buying a Mailbox

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Guest

by Maggie Hodges, MailboxYES! One thing that most people don’t consider when purchasing a home is what kind of mailbox they want. It seems like an extraneous thing to consider but the reality is that you can choose basically any … Continue reading →

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Back Porch Redecorated for $300

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Guest

by Dillon Widder From homeowners to professionals, we received some great entries for our 2011 “Decorating on a Dime” contest, and we’re excited to share each of them here on our blog. We will reveal the professional and non-professional winners … Continue reading →

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Atlanta Landscaping Professionals To Improve Skills and Services at Ga. Urban Ag Council EDGE Expo

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Guest

by Dillon Widder Atlanta’s landscaping professionals will be using this year’s off-season to improve their skills and services at the the first annual Georgia Urban Ag Council EDGE Expo Dec. 7-8 at Gwinnett Center. This two-day trade show gives local … Continue reading →

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