The Garden Journal
Growing advice for the Atlanta garden
Fresh gardening tips, plant spotlights, and landscaping how-tos every Saturday — written specifically for Douglasville and the metro Atlanta area (USDA zone 7b–8a).
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How to Plant a Privacy Screen That Thrives in Georgia Clay
Want to block a view or muffle road noise? Here is a step-by-step guide to planting an evergreen privacy screen that actually thrives in metro-Atlanta soil.
July 7, 20266 min read
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Plant SpotlightPlant Spotlight: Why Crape Myrtle Is the Star of the Atlanta Summer
If one tree captures a Georgia summer, it is the crape myrtle. Here is why it thrives in Douglasville and how to grow it right.
July 7, 20265 min read
Seasonal Planting TipsSurviving the Georgia Summer: Midsummer Garden Care in Douglasville
July heat and humidity can be brutal on a metro-Atlanta landscape. Here is how to keep your plants thriving through the hottest stretch of the year in zone 7b/8a.
July 7, 20265 min read