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Beware of pine straw scammers
Posted by Staff of goGardenNow on
Homeowners in the metro Atlanta area are reporting pine straw scammers. Here's what happens. A scammer offers to spread pine straw mulch, then presents the resident with an outrageous bill.
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Landscape diversity is a good thing
Posted by John Marshall on
This article by the Associated Press makes some great points about landscape diversity. We think it's cool!
Heavenly Bamboo - aka Nandina - falls from grace
Posted by Staff of goGardenNow on
Heavenly Bamboo - aka Nandina - was once considered to be a stellar selection for landscapes. Evergreen foliage, long-lasting red berries and exotic appearance made it very popular.
However, it has made its way uninvited into woodlands, displacing native plants, and the berries can poison birds.
You could be inviting snakes
Posted by John Marshall on
There could be several reasons that a serpent might enter a home, aside from being welcomed as a pet. They might wander in through open doorways while hunting mice, or just for the sake of curiosity. However, if you want to avoid having snakes in your home, check out this article...