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- Saturday, May 25, 2013 DAWSONVILLE, GA
Archive By Section - Lifestyle Columnists
Herb growing basics
Herbs are great for the novice gardener. They grow quickly, and most can tolerate a range of soil conditions. Plus, many are naturally pest-resistant.
It’s served its purpose
Recently, I received notice that my dock permit expires in September. That is somewhat ironic because the dock has been on dry land for several years, and even now the little cove on whose shores it sits is mostly a "marshland." So I am certainly not paying to renew that permit.
Plenty of unions here
Some people tout our state because it is largely non-union.
August not a good time to plant trees
Normally, I write articles with suggestions on what gardeners should do, but this article is dedicated to what not to do in August.
Tips for gardening in August
August can be a slow time for lawn and garden work. Most summer vegetable gardens have passed their peak and dry weather has reduced the growth of grass. There are, however, a number of tips that may be helpful to lawns and gardens during August. They are as follows:
Catching up with old friends
It's been 31 years and I have not made it back to a high school reunion.
There’s an abundance of ticks this summer
For some reason 2009 has been a good year for ticks. Since ticks are common during the summer and may carry diseases such as Lyme disease it is important to be knowledgeable of ticks and their control.
Too old to sell
For far too long, I have been delaying the inevitable project of getting rid of some stuff. We have talked about a yard sale for a long time, but have not quite put it together.
It's a see-saw kind of week
Many people recognize the statement "It was the best of times; it was the worst of times," even if they don't remember these words as the opening lines of Charles Dickens' novel A Tale of Two Cities.
Avoid garden pest problems
A common question I hear is: "What can I do to control insects and diseases without pesticides?"
Where are all the heroes?
I grew up in the era when astronauts were both heroes and celebrities. We knew the names of people like Alan Shepherd, John Glenn, Gus Grissom and others.
Do dogs really need a last name?
There is a little dog that lives at our house. Her name is Buttons and in human terms, she is a senior citizen. When I came into her life, she was well into middle age and, like most who reach that point, was set in her ways.
On this side of a birthday
Originally, this column was inspired by one written by Ted Oglesby in The (Gainesville) Times.
Protect honeybees from pesticides
Most people understand the importance of honeybees, but every year there are unintentional kill or damage of honeybee colonies resulting from insecticide usage.
Farewell to four faves
There was a record store on Broad Street in Monroe called the Music and Camera Shop. It was owned by Edward Peters and he carried all the latest 45s and plenty of albums.
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Use berms for looks, function
Berms, or raised areas, can be used in the landscape to add visual interest to flat or dull areas of the yard. Berms are simply mounded hills of soil that are constructed to serve a purpose in a landscaped area.
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