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We are still recovering from Tropical Storm Zeta, and I’ve already had several calls from concerned homeowners wondering what they should do with their damaged trees. Storm-damaged trees can be dangerous to clean up, as damaged trees are subject to all the perils associated with tree felling. Working conditions may be difficult, as downed trees…
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Now is the time to start enjoying the milder temperatures and beautiful fall colors while you plant. And, let’s face it. While there are some chores in the landscape that you just dread, there is a certain fall garden activity that doesn’t have to be a chore – fall bulb planting! Fall is the correct…
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Aside from endeavoring to identify every tree I walk past when I’m walking my beloved four-legged companions, Susie Q and Maggie Mae, I get a pretty big kick out of seeing snags and downed logs on people’s property. Yes, I’m that person looking and scouring over your landscape, but I’m not ruminating over your grass…
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As I drive around the county, I’m seeing a patchwork of reds and yellows dotted among the green. While various parts of the country are known for their vibrant displays of fall colors, the areas surrounding the Appalachian Mountains are lauded as one of the most beautiful. People are drawn from all over the world to…
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Just as fall color is brought on by cooler weather and shorter days, the Eastern Monarch butterfly’s migration is also driven by seasonal changes. Thus, the time of year has arrived for folks along the east coast to look for signs of Monarch butterflies making their way southward. Depending on your location, the fall migration…
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Presented by Fannin County Extension in Partnership with the Fannin County Young Famers Association. Join us for lunch and learn how to design, install and maintain your own pollinator space. There will also be a hands-on activity building a pollinator nesting box. Building materials are sponsored by Toccoa River Lumber and the meal provided by…
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Fall is a great time of year for outdoor activities, and for the discerning gardener, it is the time to plant one of my fall crops – garlic. The name garlic comes to us from the Welsh word garlleg, which is transformed into the English word garlic. Wherever it came from, there can be no…
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October is the perfect month for North Georgia homeowners to add plants to the landscape. While you are designing an attractive landscape for your enjoyment, take some time to think about including plants and other items that will attract wildlife to your yard. Keep in mind that what you include in your design, such as,…
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The dog days of summer are at their end, and with decreasing temperatures coupled with a good rain, we are steadily moving into my favorite time of year. Autumn is underway, so if you haven’t planted any fall vegetables in your garden, you’re about out of time. September is last call to plant most fall…
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Over the past few weeks I’ve been getting quite a few calls about what homeowners need to do to either establish or spruce up existing tall fescue lawns. If your lawn isn’t as lush as you’d like it to be, and you’ve been considering sowing some seed, this article is for you. As with many…
Posted in: Lawns