Select appropriate plants for the site conditions
 When planning your landscape, select appropriate plants for the site. This will help in establishing an attractive, healthy landscape. When making decision about what plants to buy and where to put them take into consideration site conditions, ease of maintenance, personal needs, and costs of the plant material. Each site has its own set of assets and limitations. Most plants that perform poorly in the landscape are a result of the plant’s inability to tolerate or adapt to the environment. More...
No Southern garden would be complete without azaleas
Rhododendrons and azaleas are two of the most popular ornamental plants in the home landscape. They come in all colors, shapes, and growth habits. Most bloom in the spring, but some varieties flower in the summer and the fall. Botanically, all azaleas belong to the rhododendron species and are closely related to mountain laurels and blueberries. Traditionally rhododendrons are referred to as the ones having large, leathery, evergreen foliage, while azaleas have smaller, thinner leaves and can be deciduous. More...
Native plants provide beauty with minimal care
Georgia is one of the most botanically diverse states in the country with thousands of species of plants native to the state. The potential for using them in the landscape is almost endless. Even though not all of our native plants are drought-tolerant or carefree, they usually require less maintenance and are more tolerant to our weather extremes than plants that are not indigenous to Georgia. More...
Butterflies bring beauty and interest to the garden
Often when we think of insects in our gardens, we usually focus on the ones that cause damage to plants. However, a majority of insects are not a threat and in fact many are beneficial. Only about 3% are pests. Some of the most loved ones are the butterflies. There are many different kinds that visit our gardens such as the monarch, painted lady butterfly, swallowtails, and viceroy. They are fascinating and beautiful to observe. More...
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New housing lows in
spring buying season?
 By Anthony Weekly
Springtime could be a great opportunity for those that haven’t yet taken the jump into homeownership The recent S&P/Case Shiller Home Price Indices revealed 11 markets, including Atlanta have hit new housing price lows – even lower than those of 2009. As the Spring 2011 home buying season has begun, this could be the last time in a while to get a steal on the market. Below is a question and answer session from Anthony Weekly, SVP in Georgia for Fifth Third Mortgage Company about what could be the last of a great opportunity to get a piece of the American Dream. More...
Avoid home repair fraud
 The storms that recently struck some Georgia communities have put a number of residents in the position of having to repair and rebuild homes that were damaged. This is a good time for all Georgians to be reminded of how to choose a reputable contractor so that you don’t end up with someone who does shoddy work, exceeds agreed-upon costs or takes longer than promised to complete the job. More seriously, there are scammers who specifically try to exploit disasters such as the recent storms. More...
Senior Pet Care
 Old age is not a disease. Once your pet reaches the age of 7or 8 they are considered a senior citizen. This is not a bad thing and does not mean that your pet is on his or her last leg – your pet still has many wonderful years to go. There are some things that you need to do to help your senior pet in his or her senior years to continue to live a good quality of life. More...
The importance of flea control in companion pets
 By Michelle Dickler, DVM
American Heritage Animal Hosp.
Fleas are parasites that prey on warm-blooded animals. They ingest blood for nutrition which means that when they jump on your pet they bite and take your pet’s blood. This can lead to several problems in your pet such as anemia, allergies, skin infections and tapeworms. More...
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