“What is this purple weed all over my yard?”

I had someone contact me recently, asking what this purple weed was in his yard. He submitted the photo above. This weed is called Henbit and is very common around here. Fortunately, it is easy to kill. Any of the broad leaf weed killers like Weed-B-Gone or Weed Out will take care of it in shortContinue reading ““What is this purple weed all over my yard?””

NO! Zoysia is not made for the shade!

I got a call from a friend yesterday and he was asking me to clarify some conflicting advise he received about what sod to put under his oak tree. Apparently a “Lawn Care Professional” told him his best bet would be to plant Emerald Zoysia under his oak tree in his front yard. The areaContinue reading “NO! Zoysia is not made for the shade!”

Don’t let your sprinkler guy mix heads!

I see this all too often. I go out to a client’s house to work on their sprinkler system and there it is staring me in the face! My old evil adversary…. THE MIXED ZONE! What is a mixed zone? A mixed zone is a sprinkler zone that has two types of sprinkler heads thatContinue reading “Don’t let your sprinkler guy mix heads!”

How to create a vertical garden

  This is a video we made, showing you how to create a vertical garden from some common products. In the video, I mention using five pots, it actually turned out using six pots. These are common terracotta pots and a simple pot display stand. You can use this to plant herbs, small vegetables, flowers,Continue reading “How to create a vertical garden”

Side Planting by Pamela Crawford

I wanted to share a video with you on “Side planting”. This video is by Pamela Crawford. Pamela is a Gardener and writer from right here in Georgia. She does an amazing job of explaining this simple concept and the results are as amazing as they are simple. Using her ideas, you can buy anyContinue reading “Side Planting by Pamela Crawford”

Basic Lawn Care Tips That Make a Difference

Basic Lawn Care Tips That Make a Difference Today we have a guest post by  Graham Mosley –  a product and marketing manager at lawnmowerpros.com     A great looking lawn makes us happy, but caring for it can be a challenge. The following tips can help you be the envy of the neighborhood.   SoilContinue reading “Basic Lawn Care Tips That Make a Difference”

Adding a Fruit tree to your landscape

Adding a fruit tree to your landscape is a very rewarding endeavor but you need to be aware of the care it requires. Here are some tips to make your planting successful!   NOW is the time to plant. The colder and wetter the better. First you need to dig the hole about twice theContinue reading “Adding a Fruit tree to your landscape”

10 Important Lawn Care Tips

1. Don’t plant large shrubbery or trees against your house. The roots from them can damage your foundation and the foliage against the walls can cause mold and mildew.   2. Plan your design ahead of time. Always have a plan going in. This will save you time, money and aggravation. You don’t want toContinue reading “10 Important Lawn Care Tips”

Are you killing the birds in your yard?

The winter is a great time to observe our feathered friends in our yard. Their color stands out more and there are less obstructions for viewing. It is also a crucial time to provide them with the food, water and housing they need. Unfortunately, during the winter months, a bird requires a higher caloric intakeContinue reading “Are you killing the birds in your yard?”

Product Review of Fatwood Kindling

Fatwood Kindling Today we did a product review of the kindling we carry at our garden center, Fatwood Fire Starter. Its a great product that we use everyday during the winter. We heat the store with a wood burning stove and we use Fatwood to start it everyday. Fatwood is located over in Savannah GAContinue reading “Product Review of Fatwood Kindling”