A Drop in the Barrel - Conserving Water at HomeBesides 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 DislikeDeer 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 ProtectionBecause 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 SprinklersSprinkler 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 FallHave 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 WisePlants 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 HillUtilizing
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 EveryoneEnglish 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 DawsonvilleThe 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' PackageA 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 OfficeWater Management in the Landscape will cover steps homeowners may take in order to maintain their landscape during dry weather...
Oct 23, 2007
The Annual Home InvasionIt’s becoming as common as falling leaves in the fall and flowers in the spring. What I am referring to is homes invaded by lady beetles...
Oct 23, 2007
Celebrate Clean Water Week, October 21-27, 2007Why should metro residents worry about water pollution when it hasn’t rained much this year? During dry times when stream flows are low, pollution in stormwater is more concentrated and will have a bigger impact in area streams when it does rain...
Oct 23, 2007
Dawsonville Hardware October BargainsStep into Dawsonville Hardware on the square in October for these bargains of the month...
Oct 17, 2007
Soil Test Can Save You MoneyA soil test provides the means of monitoring soil so deficiencies, excesses and imbalances can be avoided. So many times people realize that a soil test can save them money by not providing an excess amount of lime and fertilizer...
Oct 16, 2007