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DALY: Centipedegrass is not the lazy man's grass
Even though centipedegrass is a relatively easy grass to manage, it does need appropriate maintenance for it to be healthy and attractive. If given the necessary care, it will provide you with an attractive lawn.
DALY: Roses are well worth the extra effort
If you are willing to do a little extra work in your garden, roses will produce attractive colorful blooms throughout the growing season. Their display of beauty is why roses are among the most favorite of garden plants.
DALY: If given proper care, tomatoes will produce an abundant harvest
Using proper cultural practices and planting disease resistant varieties will produce healthy, tasty tomatoes in the garden throughout the growing season. They are often the most prized vegetable; no garden would be complete without them.
DALY: Factors to consider when choosing a landscape professional
The choice of a landscape contractor or lawn care service will depend on many aspects. You should consult with several firms before making a final decision, and do not allow the price alone to determine to influence your final choice. Remember, your home landscape is long term investment.
DALY: Take measures now to control summer lawn weeds
Crabgrass and other summer weeds can be a challenge to control. Proper timing and use of pre-emergent herbicides combined with correct cultural care helps maintain a healthy lawn. This regime will reduce the infestation of troublesome unsightly weeds during the growing season.
DALY: Wait until spring to install warm season sod
The best course of action is to wait until the warmer months for the planting of sod to improve the chances of it surviving and becoming established.
DALY: Allow Leyland cypress trees plenty of room for growth
Leyland cypress trees can be a great addition to the landscape if properly planted and maintained. However, this tree is rapidly becoming one of the most troublesome trees in Georgia. Due to improper planting and overuse, Leylands may go the way of plants such as the red tip photinia.
DALY: Take action to control fire ants
Fire ants can be a real menace, but they can be brought under control by using the appropriate measures. Doing so will reduce the chances of you coming into contact with them and suffering from the painful stings they inflict.
DALY: What to do if a sinkhole appears in your yard
Sinkholes in Georgia are different than those in Florida, but still require care to fix.
DALY: Mysterious holes in trees often caused by sapsuckers
Sapsuckers are an interesting animal, but for all their action they don't cause many problems for the trees they spend time in.
