Create Your Own Garden Art with Succulents
September 8, 2012 by Bonnie Helander
Filed under Fall Home and Garden
One of the hot trends in gardening features succulents—plants with thick, fleshy, water-storing leaves or stems—in containers to add interesting textures, colors and shapes. Popular succulents for pots include Euphorbia, Echeveria, Aloe, Agave, Haworthia and Semervivum. Mix them in with more traditional flowering plants for a professional look. A wonderful reference book on designing with [...]
Water-Wise Gardening Sept. 18
September 4, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Fall Home and Garden
Tuesday, September 18, 11am The Bridge Community Center 225 Willowbend Road Peachtree City A free lecture, presented by the Fayette Master Gardener Association, “Water-wise Gardening.” Bryan Keller, Environmental Programs Engineer with Fayette Co. Storm Water Management, will discuss the hows and whys of water management. For more information call, 770-719-4501. The Fayette Master Gardeners are [...]
Create a Pumpkin Planter for your Fall Festivities
September 29, 2010 by Bonnie Helander
Filed under Etcetera, Fall Home and Garden, Focus, Garden Views
Add some whimsy to your porch or deck in time for Halloween and Thanksgiving celebrations by using pumpkins as containers. That’s right – pumpkins make great “pots” for your mums and other plants and will last for several weeks.
Uncover the beauty of wood
September 9, 2009 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Fall Home and Garden
Beautiful wood is often hidden under grime, scratchers, old finishes or paint. Discover the satisfaction of reclaining these treasures.
Do-It-Yourself or Call the Pros?
September 9, 2009 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Fall Home and Garden
Not all projects should be DIY. Ask yourself these questions before you tackle the next home improvement yourself.