Home & Garden

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Not practical to protect isolated pine trees from beetles

A Cobb County resident asks how to protect pine trees from beetles. Plus: advice on drying onions indoors and removing overgrown arborvitae.

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It is OK to cut the ‘beard’ off muscadines, other grapevines

What do I do with grapevine 'beards?' Should i put fake grass in my backyard? What tool should I use to move mondo grass and liriope?

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River birch losing leaves is not a serious problem

Walter Reeves explains why a river birch tree might be shedding lots of leaves and why a crape myrtle tree might be send up suckers.

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Metro Atlanta becomes buyers’ market — for those who can afford it

Home prices are declining, but for many Atlantans ownership remains out of reach.

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I just graduated college. Will I be able to buy a house like my parents did?

A recent college grad asks: Am I going to be able to buy a home like my parents did less than 30 years ago?

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Hot fun in the summertime: 12 festivals to help you enjoy the steamy season

12 festivals to help Atlantans enjoy the steamy season, from Atlanta Ice Cream Festival to National Pollinator Week Festival.

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What was my dogwood worth? It’s best to call one of these tree professionals.

Who can I call to tell me how much my destroyed dogwood was worth, and how do I get rid of the little black bugs on my gardenias? The Georgia Gardener knows.

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Chipmunk turns into gas with rat snake’s help

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What’s the right formula to make sure my African violets thrive?

I've lived here 50 years — where did these blackberry vines come from all of the sudden? This question and more get answered by the Georgia Gardener

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It’s important to tell the boys from the girls with zucchini

Male and female blooms are on the same plant, but connected to the main stem differently.

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Are you a nurse looking for some relaxation? This is the contest for you.

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Genetics are a risk factor for those who get ovarian cancer, and that risk increases more for those who have BRCA1 or...

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Getting away from the daily grind is easy in Daytona Beach. With 23 miles of sandy beaches and plenty of coastal charm...