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Another Block in the Wall

Walls do not always divide people and their property. Some of them smooth the path between nature and construction by offering curb appeal, practical landscaping…

Hemlock T.L.C.

You’ve heard it before: Save the Trees! But hear me out, hemlocks are particularly important and particularly in danger. A few years ago I talked…

Flowers: Medicine to the Mind

Luther Burbank’s quote says it all, “Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine to the mind.” A cutting…

Dig a Hole, Plant a Tree

Dig a hole, plant a tree. It's that easy, right? Unfortunately, no. As a Certified Arborist, I get asked all the time about what trees…

The Path from Lawn to Wonderland

We have lately taken on two clients, one in Dahlonega, Lumpkin County and one in Sautee, White County, who want to make the leap from…

The Magic of a Small Garden

The completed space of my client in Sautee Nacoochee, White County, Georgia, is lush, rich and verdant. It serves as a passageway that leads from…

Winter Wonderland Protection Plan

Winter is here! The barren season. When the sky is bland and the trees look like they need a hug. Every year I learn more…

If you want to introduce grass to a pet who is strictly or mostly indoor, growing your own “cat grass” or “wheatgrass” is very easy and has many health benefits. It can also deter them from chewing on any of your beloved house plants!

Know What’s in your Garden: Pets and Plants

Every pet owner knows that one of the most fundamental characteristics of animals is curiosity. Our pets have a childlike innocence and fascination with the…

From Dry Creek Bed to Lush Garden Oasis

Have you ever gazed out over your yard, full of pride, until you’re reminded of that eye sore that you just can’t seem to fix?…

On the House: Tips for Vine Enthusiasts

Excuse me? Oh…you’re looking for the North Georgia Wine Highway. I thought you said the Vine Highway. I’m not aware of one, but if there…

I am now officially an International Society of Arboriculture Credential holder!

Climbing the Professional Ladder, but Not the Trees

At the beginning of the year, I shared with you that I’d been studying to become a certified arborist. It was a challenging course, and…

Landscaping, fountain and stone pathways

Yard Celebrates Lake View

Usually, we take on landscaping and gardening projects to attract attention to the areas being landscaped or gardened, right? But as one of our recent…

The Avant Garden