Donna J's Profile | Conyers, GA

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Home makeover

I want to share one of the biggest project I've done in my entire life. Sick of paying high rent and looking to save some money, we found a mobile home that was on sale for only $1,000. ...»

1 Month 5000.00 Challenging

Commented on May 05, 2013
Wow!!! Look at what you have done. You even got a red wall. GREAT JOB!

How To Plant A Fence Row Garden

A fence along a property line is the perfect place to plant a garden. Elements include a curvy border, abundant blooms and climbing vines. #MayProjects

Commented on May 05, 2013
Ann, your garden is lovely. The fence is a perfect place for your clematis. Is this your fence ...»
or your neighbor's. I have a garden along my neighbor's fence. I've planted two jasmine vines and a running rose to bring some beauty to the fence. They haven't said anything about the vines but I always feel guilty that I am using their fence. What do you think?

Gardening: Black spots fungus on roses

My burgundy iceberg rose bush is doing very well. But today I noticed a few leaves with black spots. I'd like to try an organic solution. Has anyone heard of the home remedy spray made of one part milk to two parts water? Does it work? I want to stop this problem from spreading to the other roses in my garden. Thanks.

Douglas Hunt on May 04, 2013

Sulfur dust is considered an organic treatment for black spot. Prune off all the affected ...»
areas and discard the foliage before treating. You'll have to reapply after it rains.
http://www.rosemagazine.com/articles02/pages...

My Love Affair...

With Japanese Maples is not monogamous. *Warning* If you have a weakness for beautiful trees and or rare and unusual , this post is not for you! Yes, THIS is why I work where I do ! (Yep ...»

Commented on May 03, 2013
On Monday we purchased a weeping Japanese maple. It will be planted on the front lawn about 15 ...»
feet from our living room window. I've seen them planted against the wall but I think they need room all around to show off their beauty. I told my husband that we need two. Maybe later but for now, I'll just enjoy the look of that little beauty.

Pepper Plant Update

I posted pictures of my husband's pepper plant a few months ago asking for advice because it seemed to have been dying. There was some kind of weed growing with it and stealing its ...»

Commented on Apr 29, 2013
Lulu, did this plant produce peppers while wintering indoors? That's wonderful!

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Love gardening in Florida

Commented on Apr 29, 2013
Oh Alice! Don't remind me why I wanted to move to Florida instead of Georgia. What a wonderful ...»
garden with colorful plants. All year gardening is the way to go. Can't get a bougainvillea to grow much here. I've tried bringing one in for the winter, but it did not survive. My Jasmine hasn't bloomed as yet. I think it's waiting for mothers day weekend. Happy gardening!

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Roozengaarde Tulips

Just had to share a few photos of my trip to the Tulip gardens.

Commented on Apr 28, 2013
Who said one has to visit Holland for this beauty? Such beautiful flowers and so close to ...»
home. Thanks for brightening my morning.

Why you should plant Magnolia grandiflora "Little Gem"

Because the blossoms smell as good as this one looks. Plus, it's hardy from Long Island to South Florida. Plus, it has a tidy upright habit and is perfectly sized for many peoples' yard. Plus, it's virtually problem-free. What more do you want from a tree?

Commented on Apr 28, 2013
I agree. They do have a great smell and the leaves can be used for Christmas decorating. What ...»
about their roots? I was warned not to plant it close to a driveway because their roots are so strong.

My spring garden

My garden has come alive this spring. And the hummingbirds are back too.

Commented on Apr 22, 2013
Happy to share my garden with everyone. Diane, I have hummingbird feeders on my patio and in ...»
the garden. The picture I shared has two hummingbirds feeding at the same time. I was lucky to have been in the garden taking pictures of the flowers when I heard the humming and snapped them quickly. From observing them over the years, I know they are very territorial. I was surprised when these two were feeding together and not fighting. Maybe it's mating time.