It may be winter now, but spring will be here before you know it. If you love gardening, chances are you’re itching to get back into your hobby after a long winter. Before you kick things off, though, it pays to do some planning. Check out these tips. Clean Your Space Before you get started […]
Georgia native plants include all the major plant groups that gardeners love to grow. These include orchids, palms, ornamental grasses, wildflowers, and even carnivorous plants. To grow these plants successfully, one must carefully simulate their native growing environments, giving special consideration to sunlight requirements, soil types and moisture levels. How lucky for you to live […]
Congratulations! You’ve decided to build the home of your dreams. Now that you’ve committed to taking the plunge, you get to do all the fun stuff, like working with your architect to design the house exactly the way you want it. Before you go in to meet with the pros, it’s important that you have […]
Our area of Georgia is home to many working farms, including everything from a residential home with a few pigs to commercial land with dozens of cows. A big part of farming involves keeping your animals safe, healthy, and fed. All of these require a quality fence. Sure, you had a fence installed originally, but […]
A big part of farming involves keeping your animals safe, healthy, and fed. All of these require a quality fence. But not all animals can be corralled in the same type of fence. Sheep, goats, pigs and poultry are notoriously difficult to contain; they climb, dig or fly through many fences. For this reason, it […]
Some homeowners love to have multiple large trees around their houses, while others clear off every tree within acres when they decide it’s time to build. There are pros and cons to each approach. If you’re trying to decide whether to keep those old trees or cut them down, consider the following points. Pro #1: […]
Privacy, protection, decoration- there’s no shortage of reasons you need a fence around your property. Whether you’re trying to keep your dogs in or criminals out, a vinyl fence is the perfect solution. While you may immediately think of chain link when you imagine a fence around your home or larger property, vinyl is actually […]
Fences aren’t strictly a utilitarian purchase. Yes, the right fence can provide security and privacy, but that isn’t all. In fact, fences can be beautiful and add an air of elegance to your yard! An ornamental fence is strong, durable, and aesthetically pleasing. Southern homes have always been known for their charming decor, and at […]
Some homeowners choose to include a gate when they put in a fence, and others don’t. If you’re “on the fence,” how can you decide? While gates do serve a decorative purpose, most people put them in because they have a specific function in mind. You might want to consider a gate if you’re in one […]
Think you have to wait until summer to have your new fence installed? No way! For many reasons, this winter is actually the perfect time of the year to make a purchase. While the weather outside may lead you to focus more on the indoor activities, winter is still a great time to buy a […]
