Tag Archives: Gardening

Build a Custom Two-Tiered Flower Planter – DIY – Add Curb Appeal

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Robert

Cost, Equipment, and Skills: This project cost $230 in materials and dirt, plus another $80 in flowers from the farmer’s market. We used a mitre chop saw, a drill/driver, a circular saw, a level, a staple gun, and a sawzall. … Continue reading →

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Buy Mulch in Bulk – It’s Cheaper and Easier

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Robert

After we moved to the south side of Atlanta, Christy and I discovered the wonderful place that is the Georgia Farmer’s Market in Forrest Park, GA. It’s just south of the airport on I-75 and has fresh produce direct from … Continue reading →

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Digging Up Problem Weeds and Planting Hydrangeas in the Front Flower Bed

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Robert

Our front flower bed has been pretty neglected over the last three years. I’m pretty sure it was also neglected long before we bought the place. The few little things we’ve done include moving five azaleas from this bed and … Continue reading →