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Gold medal vine 02/26/09
Unlike other clematis prized for their flowers, Armand clematis (Clematis armandii) would be a great vine even if it didn’t flower. Its glossy, evergreen leaves are attractive year-round and provide visual interest to fences, arbors, trellises, walls or pergolas.
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Gold medal shrub 02/26/09
For a heavenly scent in the landscape, plant fragrant tea olive. Its sweet perfume is a pleasant surprise in September and October, a time when other plants are tapering off in their growth and preparing for their winter rest.
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Gold medal tree 02/26/09
In the spring, the lavender twist redbud begins the show with lavender-pink, pea-like blossoms borne along its cascading branches, like sprays from a fountain. Flowers are borne not only along the branches, but along the main trunk as well.
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Spring? 02/26/09
When does spring begin? Well, it depends on whom you ask.
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Recycle 02/26/09
When it comes to recycling, most people know the basics - sort out the plastic, paper and glass. This conventional method of recycling is used by most homeowners and is usually available through curbside programs across Georgia.
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Soil test 02/26/09
How much fertilizer should I put out in my garden? Do I need to add anything else? You don’t have to wonder about these things when there is a simple solution: a soil test.
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Extension 02/26/09
As families tighten their economic belts and search for ways to cut household budgets, one of the expenses some are choosing to cut is landscape service. Keeping a home landscape healthy and vibrant isn’t easy, but it is vital to maintaining home values.
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Indoor plants 02/26/09
Indoor plants make an aesthetically pleasing addition to any home décor while cleaning the air and getting rid of pollutants. With the help of University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, you can make sure your indoor plants grow and stay healthy.
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Tree planting tips 02/26/09
Getting trees started correctly makes all the difference in the world for healthy trees. Inserting a tree properly into your landscape's ecological system is critical. Fortunately, the best way to plant a tree involves only a few steps.
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Georgia trees 02/26/09
Trees are a long-lasting celebration of Georgia's ecology, history and culture. They can symbolize many things about the state and even a select few trees named after Georgia.