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Feeding songbirds in the winter has become a national pastime. There is something very satisfying about watching those cute little birds flitting back and forth from shrubs to the feeders. Keeping those feeders filled makes us all feel good. So how come most of us never think to feed the critters ... More ... Things to know about biopesticides Over the last decade or so, homeowners nationwide have taken a more hands-on approach to lawncare. Whether they're getting down and dirty themselves or sharing their thoughts with their landscaping professionals, homeowners have taken a heightened interest in their yards. More ...
When purchasing plants and trees you may have noticed the tag lists specific hardiness zones in which the plant should thrive. According to The National Arbor Day Foundation, the United States and Canada are divided into 11 areas based on 10 degree Fahrenheit changes in the average annual minimum... More ...
The Owners, Brokers, Managers and Staff of CENTURY21 Foxfire Realty Group would like to welcome Karen Coffey to our team of sales professionals. Karen has lived in Blairsville for the past 4 years with her son Christopher and their two large dogs and says she absolutely loves it. More ...
One the most confusing issues for gardeners and homeowners alike is this thing called "pH." Most of us understand that pH is a measurement of some kind that determines whether our particular soil tends to be acidic, like lemon juice, or alkaline, like talcum powder. More ... How to create compost Recycling often calls to mind piles of newspapers, aluminum cans and discarded plastic bottles. But recycling and gardening can be married when you create a compost area in your yard. Composting is recycling in the most basic sense. It takes materials from the home and yard and returns them to the... More ...
Carol Harting of ERA Carolina Mountain Homes has successfully completed the ePRO course to become one of a select few real estate professionals to earn the prestigious certification offered by the national association of Realtors. The e-PRO certification course is an educational program unlike any... More ... Dry creek beds make an attractive solution There is often much talk concerning drought and its effect on the landscape. But too much water can also be a concern for homeowners. Not only can puddling on your property lead to the rot and ruin of a lawn, but wet areas can be a breeding ground for insects, and water can seep into a home if you ... More ... Don't get 'stuck' with a painful weed Acertain lawn weed may elicit fear from children and pets alike. The sand burr, also known by a dozen different names from grass burr to grass stickers to those prickly things, is a foe that turns up in the spring and summer. The seeds of the weed are small and ball-like, and feature little thorns.... More ... |
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