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By ROBERT N. BREWER, JR. Extension Service Agent UGA Turf and Ornamentals .During hot, July weather, be sure to mow your lawn to the appropriate height. This reduces water loss and helps lower soil temperatures. Leave clippings on the lawn to decompose. .A brown or grayish cast over lawns can be caused by dull or improperly adjusted mower blades... More ...
By Johanne Kittle, Plant rescue team Photos by Tom Harrington and Bob Lehoullier The beauty of the Flame Azaleas on the Appalachian Trail by Blood Mountain took my breath away so I had to write about them. The native azalea is the Georgia State Wildflower, designated in 1979. More ...
Harrison Keely Smoky Mountain Sentinel Wrriter Have you ever wanted a phone that could double as a butter-churner? Or, better yet, accurately predict the outcome of the 2008 presidential election? After all the average consumer has heard for months now, it seems as if Apple's new iPhone should be able to one-up even those tall orders. More ... Hemlock wooly adelged update By DR. PAUL ARNOLD Sentinel Guest Writer This is the seventh (and last) of our monthly updates on the progress of Sasajiscymnus beetle production in the Young Harris College Beetle Laboratory for the year 2007. [This beetle is being raised to combat the wooly adelged that is killing hemlocks along the east coast and Appalachian Mountains... More ... Tips for 4-H and Youth July is anti-boredom month! By NORMA FLANAGAN 4-H Director Freedom at last! Summer's here, and finally, there's going to be plenty of time to do all those activities you'd been dreaming of during the school year. But when there's no one telling you what to do and where to go, it can be easy to forget about those big dreams. Slowly but surely, boredom can ... More ...
Home Remodeling Adds Value, Livability By Samantha Mazzotta Q: I don't see the point in remodeling a home. The building materials deteriorate over time, the stylish new fixtures fall out of style, and you just have to do it all over again in 10 years. You just can't rely on a home to be a good investment, in my opinion. So, why spend a ton of money on remo... More ... Strange But True By Samantha Weaver . Next time you're making a trip to Hong Kong, you might want to stop by a Pizza Hut and try a pizza you probably won't find here in the United States: It's topped with corned beef, corn and peas. In Saudi Arabia, you can have one topped with tuna, and curry is a favored topping in Australia. More ...
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Let's face it: If you're a woman, it's happened to you before. You sneeze or cough, and you feel a trickle of urine. You hear a funny joke and burst out laughing, and there it goes again. It can be annoying and embarrassing, but it's not debilitating -- mild stress incontinence is just a part of l... More ...
With housing prices on the decline, homeowners are looking for ways to ensure top dollar when selling their homes. There are many DIY projects homeowners can easily do in a weekend that will increase the value of their property. More ...
Nurturing the environment starts at home, right in your backyard. There are countless steps the entire family can take to develop and care for their outdoor haven. Tending to the lawn and garden in environmentally focused ways triggers special rewards like the sweet taste of strawberries picked fr... More ...
Hit the Road With Baked Mini Knapsack Treats BYDONNAERICKSON Whether you and your family are off for a day trip or traveling across the country, everyone looks forward to that first car snack when you hit the road. More ... |
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