Dawsonville Hardware December Bargains

Step into Dawsonville Hardware on the square in December for these bargains of the month...
Dec 10, 2007

Indoor Tips

More time is spent indoors during the cold days of December, and Clarke offers tips that may be of interest whem caring for indoor plants...
Dec 10, 2007

Bradley’s Christmas Trees Now Available

Bradley's is located just eight miles north of the Dawsonville Square and has many beautiful Frasier Fir Christmas trees from which to select...
Dec 3, 2007

Think Safety First!

To use pesticides safely, you need to know the correct pesticide to use, the proper amount to apply, the correct formulation to choose, and the appropriate method of application...
Nov 20, 2007

A Drop in the Barrel - Conserving Water at Home

Besides adhering to the state and locally imposed outdoor watering bans, there are other things you and your family can do to save water while still keeping your yard healthy and beautiful...
Nov 16, 2007

Plants that Deer Like and Dislike

Deer are like many things in life; you can’t find one when you want it.  However, try to keep deer from eating plants around your home or garden, and you may have more deer than Santa Claus...
Nov 16, 2007

Time for Winter Plant Protection

Because of our continued very dry weather, plants are already under a great amount of stress. Cold damage could push some stressed plants over the limits of survival...
Nov 13, 2007

GDOT Encourages You to Shut Off Automatic Timers on Sprinklers

Sprinkler systems that are left on overnight can create a hazardous condition for motorists the next morning, and every year the DOT sees accidents caused by icy spots formed when water from sprinkler systems gets onto the roadway...
Nov 7, 2007

Orb Weavers Show Their Stuff in Fall

Have you noticed large spiders sitting in the middle of big, circular webs lately?  The web shape gives these arachnids their name -- orb weavers...
Nov 6, 2007

Be Water Wise

Plants in a water-wise landscape are carefully selected for the site and grouped together according to water needs. Then, cultural practices are used to maximize the soil’s ability to hold water and to minimize water loss...
Nov 2, 2007

Water Conservation Tips from Cedar Hill

Utilizing gray water is one way to conserve water and save on your monthly water budget, and it has many sensible uses...
Nov 1, 2007

English Ivy is Not for Everyone

English ivy has a place in some landscapes; however, the problem with English ivy is it does not stay in its planted location. English ivy will cover trees, walls, walks and even homes. If you have let your ivy get out of hand and are considering getting rid of it, you'd better act fast...
Oct 29, 2007

Oneida Opens Store in Dawsonville

The leading tableware design company is unveiling a new concept store at North Georgia Premium Outlets, offering the nation's largest assortment of tableware and an enhanced shopping experience that includes a 'virtual tabletop' feature...
Oct 25, 2007

Great Camps of The Smokies Offers Buyers 'Research Getaway' Package

A collection of high-end wilderness retreats in Graham County, North Carolina, provides prospective buyers an opportunity to try before they buy with its new Research Getaway package...
Oct 24, 2007

Water Management Program to be Presented by Dawson County Extension Office

Water Management in the Landscape will cover steps homeowners may take in order to maintain their landscape during dry weather... 
Oct 23, 2007