There’s no such thing as a no-maintenance landscape in Atlanta. Even a bare patch of dirt will come up weeds and weevils if left to its own devices. But, low-maintenance landscaping is a different story. It can be achieved, especially if you put a little planning and work into it […]
As a new homeowner in Atlanta, it’s understandable if you want to make your home exclusive — that is, it excludes uninvited critters. Responsibility for keeping creepy crawlers out of your home starts the minute you take ownership. The best thing you can do is to stop bugs from moving in […]
Atlantans take pride in the city’s reputation of being a “city in a forest.” It’s estimated that nearly 40% of Atlanta is covered by a tree canopy, which is unusual for a major metropolitan city. But with the pride comes some headaches — the allergy-triggered variety. Male trees spread pollen […]
Toasty summers and mild winters make the “Big A” an ideal place for outdoor living and great gardening. But that humid subtropical climate can have a downside – nasty pests. From ants to mosquitoes to cockroaches – all like to set up housekeeping in Atlanta. As in other cities, pest […]
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas … but until you have a tree up in the house, the look is incomplete. Whether you want the convenience of a pre-cut tree or the experience of cutting your own, you have options on where to find a Christmas tree for […]
“He who plants a tree plants a hope.” That quote from American poet Lucy Larcom is truer now than when she published it in 1876. Trees create the air we breathe, filter air pollution, and reduce ozone levels. They also help fight global warming by removing carbon dioxide and greenhouse […]
You’ve mowed your lawn, planted flowers, and cleaned up the patio. Yet, somehow your yard still looks a little scrappy. The bushes and shrubs are growing in different directions, hiding your beautiful landscape. Time to get out the pruning shears. Trimming shrubs around your Atlanta home is easy to do, […]
Spring is in full force in the Atlanta, GA area, so its time to think about preparing your lawn ready for the changing season. Here are a few tips to take care of your lawn this spring in Atlanta. Clean Up Debris The first thing to do is clean up […]
Lawn care is a year-round duty but unfortunately, the warmer summer months make lawn care even more difficult as pests attempt to feed off your lush, green lawn. There are many products and services, as well as prevention tactics, that can be used to protect your lawn. But before taking […]
So you’re about to move to Atlanta, GA. Your boxes are packed and the moving truck is booked. Now it’s time to start thinking about your new life in the ATL. Atlanta is chock-full of live music options, great food and seasonal festivals. You’re going to have fun fitting in. […]