Now's The Time to Prune Hydrangeas
Q: I heard your radio discussion about pruning hydrangeas. Do I cut just the green new growth stem or can I cut the old wood too? -- Judy Herak, Fulton County A: You can cut into the old wood if you...
View ArticleFor a shot of cool amid summer's heat, go blue
I used to think that purple and blue flowers were for timid people who were afraid to venture into the vibrant reds, oranges and yellows.
View ArticleIt's hot now, but get your freeze kit ready
Q: I just planted two pineapple guava trees. Do you think they will make it through our winter? - John Metcalf, Elberton A: During our current heat wave, it's hard to remember the freezing nights that...
View ArticleHydrangeas might fare better next summer
Q: Our landscaper planted four Bombshell hydrangeas in our courtyard in May of last year. The area gets good sun, but not total sun.
View ArticleGiff Beaton: A passion for nature
Among us legions of nature lovers, Giff Beaton is a superstar. He has been called Georgia's Dean of Birding because of his unsurpassed knowledge of the state's birds and the several books he has...
View ArticleRiesling Not A Good Grape for Georgia
Riesling grapes do not grow well here. Summer heat and various fungal diseases wipe out the vines before one gets a harvest. Recommended white wine grapes for Georgia include 'Seyval Blanc', 'Norton',...
View ArticleWild plants may provide remedies for many ills
Before the arrival of Europeans, the Cherokee Indians of the Southern Appalachians used hundreds of species of native plants to treat an array of infections, wounds, headaches, stomachaches,...
View ArticleFall planting of potatoes not recommended
Q: I'm looking at putting in a fall crop of potatoes and I can't find white and red seed potatoes this time of year.
View ArticlePaddle trip down the Chattahoochee reveals nature's beauty
It was a perfect day last weekend for a leisurely paddle on one of my favorite rivers, the Chattahoochee, which runs through one of my favorite green spaces, the Chattahoochee River National Recreation...
View ArticleWildflower Seed Best Planted Now
Q: I want to plant wildflowers over my septic field next spring. Is it OK to use Roundup now over the area?
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