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Exteriors: Do shingles, porch, and front door need to match? Or can they just compliment?

We are thinking of updating our colors, but don't want to just repeat the same old pattern. We want to know what is current.

Jeanette S on Jul 21, 2012

Non matching makes for interesting, but you need to make sure they compliment each other...and ...»
ou are not using too many colors. Have fun and ask for honest opinions from friends and family when finished. You could have the right color combination, but be a little off on shade...easy correction for the perfect finish.

Gardening: Is it too late to prune a crepe myrtle?

I have a mature Crepe Myrtle and live about an hr north of Atlanta. The early spring caught us off guard and we didn't get it pruned in February, like usual. Are we too late?

Commented on Mar 26, 2012
Thanks, KMS, but unfortunately, it doesn't address whether I'm too late this year. I'll keep ...»
it in mind if I do prune, though, for certain :)

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Gardening: Anyone recognize this spring flowering shrub? Something a little different for a splash of spring color.

This is not a forsythia, but another spring flowering deciduous shrub that puts on a brilliant show of yellow flowers. Let's see who else knows it.

Commented on Mar 26, 2012
Now you've got me wanting one! Can anyone tell me where I can find one and if it's the right ...»
time to plant it? Please! :)

Gardening: korean lilacs

could someone tell me how to transplant shoots from a korean lilac and forsythia bushes. lots of shoots and they need to be thinned out.can this be done with any luck or would i be wasting my time?

Commented on Mar 21, 2012
Forsythia are easy :) Just take a fresh cutting from a healthy bush, dust it with a rooting ...»
hormone, then stick it into some rich soil. Keep it properly watered and in no time you should have some roots :) My mom (in N Ga) started with one bush and now has a whole row (approx. 25) lining her property. They are beautiful!

In honor of plants and the holidays I am offering a copy of my book Proven Plants Southern Gardens to the person (HT

panelists are not eligible ) to correctly identify this photo, with both the common and botanical name. I will announce the winner by the end of the week.

Commented on Dec 13, 2011
I might be wrong, but that looks like a Lacebark Pine (Pinus bungeana).

Gardening: Living in northern GA, are there any cool season crops I could plant now?

I'm trying to get started "container gardening" on our deck. Btw, it is second story, so will that affect the hardiness of the plants?

Mike and Anne on Nov 03, 2011

Lettuce, kale and Swiss chard survive in our part of North Carolina. (Collards do too, but ...»
since I refuse to cook them in my house I don't grow them.) If you can set the containers close to the house for more protection from the cold it improves the chance of a successful crop. Another trick for "container gardeners" is to use a plastic row cover over the container when temperatures get unusually cold during the growing season.

Gardening: Is it too late to plant spring bulbs?

I live in the north ga area (not the mountains, but north of Atlanta. Any suggestions?

Commented on Nov 01, 2011
Thanks everyone, I'm headed to the nursery today :)

I am looking for someone to profile in an article: Have you, or someone you know, recovered from a foreclosure?

Have you rebuilt your life and found the silver lining in it? Please send me a message.

Commented on Nov 01, 2011
Chaya, I think Clark Howard (www.clarkhoward.com) would have some good ideas about rebuilding ...»
credit AND trying to look for ways to prevent ending up in the same situation again. I didn't deal with a foreclosure, but due to a divorce, my credit was down in the low 500s. There are several good, free, and effective credit counseling services that can help you rebuild and create some positive habits that will help you turn things around. You can find them on Clark's website. Good luck!

How do you clean tall glass cylinders

Commented on Oct 25, 2011
If you have a film on the glass, try using salt-we used to use that with just a little warm ...»
water to clean glass coffee pots that were hard to scrub. We simply put some warm water, some ice, and some salt in it, shook it vigorously, and then rinsed thoroughly. Because of the use, we didn't want to risk leaving soap residue, but a dish washer wouldn't clean inside because of the narrow neck. This worked great. Good luck!

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