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Whether your landscape design needs are for a single home or a complete development you will find the landscape architectural services provided by Allgood Outdoors are creative, appropriate, and based on solid technical know how. Please call so we can discuss your upcoming landscape design project.</p>\r\n            <p><em><span class=\"quote\">The video below shows some of the landscape design landscape design drawings and renderings produced by Allgood Outddoors. Don\'t forget to hit the little square in the corner to make the video full screen. 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When the firm was started in 1981, the general trend in the landscape architecture profession was to separate firms that offered landscape architecture services from organizations that offered landscape construction and grounds management services. Today the American Society of Landscape Architects and other professional design associations recognize the value of firms that offer multiple services. As this awareness and appreciation has grown, so has the number of satisfied clients that rely on the landscape architecture services provided by Allgood Outdoors.</p>\r\n            <p>Clients that utilize the design services of Allgood Outdoors include:</p>\r\n            <ul>\r\n                <li><strong>Homeowners - For your convenience the</strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://allgoodoutdoors.com/form/allgoodresidentialdesignform.html\"><strong> Allgood Residential Design Form</strong></a><strong> can be a useful tool.</strong></li>\r\n                <li><strong>Builders</strong></li>\r\n                <li><strong>Developers</strong></li>\r\n                <li><strong>Property Managers</strong></li>\r\n                <li><strong>Landscape Architects</strong></li>\r\n                <li><strong>Landscape Contractors</strong></li>\r\n                <li><strong>Engineers</strong></li>\r\n                <li><strong>Architects</strong></li>\r\n                <li><strong>Commercial/Industrial Property Owners</strong></li>\r\n                <li><strong>Municipal Governments</strong></li>\r\n            </ul>\r\n            <p>Allgood Outdoors can help clients with the following categories:</p>\r\n            <ul>\r\n                <li>Site Selection</li>\r\n                <li>Site Planning</li>\r\n                <li>Site Master Plans</li>\r\n                <li>Amenity Design</li>\r\n                <li>Hardscape Design</li>\r\n                <li>Planting Plans</li>\r\n            </ul>\r\n            <p>Because Allgood Outdoors is a design/build firm, our designers are part of the construction team.&nbsp; While our designers are competent with the pencil as well as the computer,&nbsp; our designers also use paint, levels, and other site tools to constantly refine a design.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\r\n            <p>At Allgood Outdoors we know it is never too early to bring the landscape architect on board to a project. Whether your landscape design needs are for a single home or a complete development you will find the landscape architectural services provided by Allgood Outdoors are creative, appropriate, and based on solid technical know how. Please call so we can discuss your upcoming landscape design project.</p>\r\n            <p><em><span class=\"quote\">The video below shows some of the landscape design landscape design drawings and renderings produced by Allgood Outddoors. Don\'t forget to hit the little square in the corner to make the video full screen. Adjust your speakers as there is background music. </span></em></p>\r\n            </td>\r\n        </tr>\r\n    </tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<object height=\"394\" width=\"700\">\r\n<param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" />\r\n<param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" />\r\n<param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=8271149&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=0&amp;show_byline=0&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=000000&amp;fullscreen=1\" /><embed height=\"394\" width=\"700\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=8271149&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=0&amp;show_byline=0&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=000000&amp;fullscreen=1\"></embed></object>','',1261194570,3),(3,3,4,'Landscape Construction','<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"0\" align=\"center\">\r\n    <tbody>\r\n        <tr>\r\n            <td align=\"center\"><object height=\"375\" width=\"500\">\r\n            <param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.picwing.com/flash/e.swf\" />\r\n            <param name=\"flashvars\" value=\"a=agolandscape\" />\r\n	    <param name=\"BGCOLOR\" value=\"#000000\">\r\n            <param name=\"AllowScriptAccess\" value=\"always\" />\r\n            <param name=\"scale\" value=\"noborder\" /><embed bgcolor=\"#000000\" height=\"375\" width=\"500\" src=\"http://www.picwing.com/flash/e.swf\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" flashvars=\"a=agolandscape\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" scale=\"noborder\"></embed></object></td>\r\n        </tr>\r\n        <tr>\r\n            <td>\r\n            <p>For          over 25 years, Allgood Outdoors  has been          building and installing high quality residential, commercial, and industrial landscapes.</p>\r\n            <p>We know that organizing and completing a successful landscape construction project is no easy task. It requires the careful management of multiple variables, including site          conditions, plant availability, labor, equipment, time, and cost. While          it is easy to promise maximum performance in every category, few can deliver. At Allgood Outdoors, we deliver by helping our clients make  the best possible design, construction, and maintenance decisions. We help our clients  achieve the best value for their projects.</p>\r\n            <p>Before contracting any landscape construction project, Allgood Outdoors carefully evaluates our client\'s needs. We determine our client\'s scheduling, budgeting, and design requirements to help our clients balance  time, money, and design. Our clients rely on our experience.</p>\r\n            <p>Large or small, hardscapes or softscapes, water features or fencing, Allgood Outdoors makes your landscape project the best it can be.</p>\r\n            <p>At Allgood Outdoors, we take our commitments to clients very seriously. By communicating directly and keeping our promises, we maintain a track record of being a conscientious and dependable company. This is the Allgood approach.</p>\r\n            <p>Allgood Outdoors construction services include:</p>\r\n            <ul>\r\n                <li>Grading</li>\r\n                <li>Plant Installation\r\n                <ul>\r\n                    <li>Buffer Planting</li>\r\n                    <li>Flower Planting</li>\r\n                    <li>Privacy Planting</li>\r\n                    <li>Tree &amp; Shrub Planting</li>\r\n                    <li>Walkway Planting</li>\r\n                </ul>\r\n                </li>\r\n                <li>Rock Installation</li>\r\n                <li>Water Feature Construction\r\n                <ul>\r\n                    <li>Ponds</li>\r\n                    <li>Fountains</li>\r\n                    <li>Waterfalls</li>\r\n                </ul>\r\n                </li>\r\n            </ul>\r\n            <p>As part of a total contract, the following services can be added:</p>\r\n            <ul>\r\n                <li>Pavers</li>\r\n                <li>Wood Construction</li>\r\n                <li>Pool Construction</li>\r\n                <li>Specialty Concrete Work</li>\r\n                <li>Signage</li>\r\n                <li>Wall Construction</li>\r\n                <li>Irrigation</li>\r\n                <li>Drain Line Installation</li>\r\n                <li>Fencing</li>\r\n                <li>Pavilions</li>\r\n            </ul>\r\n            <p>Depending on the project, Allgood Outdoors can provide services on a turnkey          basis, a labor and material basis, or a contract administration          fee basis.</p>\r\n            <p>At Allgood Outdoors,          Inc., we take pride in the desirable environments we create through quality          plantings and construction. Every project we complete relies on our multi-talented team of professionals, professionals         that  utilize both technical exactness and          on-site artistic ability.</p>\r\n            <p>If you need a company you can trust to make your landscape construction project a success,  you need Allgood Outdoors.</p>\r\n            <p class=\"quote\">For over 25 years, Allgood Outdoors has been preparing for your landscape project.</p>\r\n            <p class=\"quote\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n            <p class=\"quote rtecenter\"><img height=\"531\" width=\"400\" align=\"left\" src=\"/files/AllgoodBrickDiamond.jpg\" alt=\"\" /></p>\r\n            </td>\r\n        </tr>\r\n    </tbody>\r\n</table>','<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"0\" align=\"center\">\r\n    <tbody>\r\n        <tr>\r\n            <td align=\"center\"><object height=\"375\" width=\"500\">\r\n            <param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.picwing.com/flash/e.swf\" />\r\n            <param name=\"flashvars\" value=\"a=agolandscape\" />\r\n	    <param name=\"BGCOLOR\" value=\"#000000\">\r\n            <param name=\"AllowScriptAccess\" value=\"always\" />\r\n            <param name=\"scale\" value=\"noborder\" /><embed bgcolor=\"#000000\" height=\"375\" width=\"500\" src=\"http://www.picwing.com/flash/e.swf\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" flashvars=\"a=agolandscape\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" scale=\"noborder\"></embed></object></td>\r\n        </tr>\r\n        <tr>\r\n            <td>\r\n            <p>For          over 25 years, Allgood Outdoors  has been          building and installing high quality residential, commercial, and industrial landscapes.</p>\r\n            <p>We know that organizing and completing a successful landscape construction project is no easy task. It requires the careful management of multiple variables, including site          conditions, plant availability, labor, equipment, time, and cost. While          it is easy to promise maximum performance in every category, few can deliver. At Allgood Outdoors, we deliver by helping our clients make  the best possible design, construction, and maintenance decisions. We help our clients  achieve the best value for their projects.</p>\r\n            <p>Before contracting any landscape construction project, Allgood Outdoors carefully evaluates our client\'s needs. We determine our client\'s scheduling, budgeting, and design requirements to help our clients balance  time, money, and design. Our clients rely on our experience.</p>\r\n            <p>Large or small, hardscapes or softscapes, water features or fencing, Allgood Outdoors makes your landscape project the best it can be.</p>\r\n            <p>At Allgood Outdoors, we take our commitments to clients very seriously. By communicating directly and keeping our promises, we maintain a track record of being a conscientious and dependable company. This is the Allgood approach.</p>\r\n            <p>Allgood Outdoors construction services include:</p>\r\n            <ul>\r\n                <li>Grading</li>\r\n                <li>Plant Installation\r\n                <ul>\r\n                    <li>Buffer Planting</li>\r\n                    <li>Flower Planting</li>\r\n                    <li>Privacy Planting</li>\r\n                    <li>Tree &amp; Shrub Planting</li>\r\n                    <li>Walkway Planting</li>\r\n                </ul>\r\n                </li>\r\n                <li>Rock Installation</li>\r\n                <li>Water Feature Construction\r\n                <ul>\r\n                    <li>Ponds</li>\r\n                    <li>Fountains</li>\r\n                    <li>Waterfalls</li>\r\n                </ul>\r\n                </li>\r\n            </ul>\r\n            <p>As part of a total contract, the following services can be added:</p>\r\n            <ul>\r\n                <li>Pavers</li>\r\n                <li>Wood Construction</li>\r\n                <li>Pool Construction</li>\r\n                <li>Specialty Concrete Work</li>\r\n                <li>Signage</li>\r\n                <li>Wall Construction</li>\r\n                <li>Irrigation</li>\r\n                <li>Drain Line Installation</li>\r\n                <li>Fencing</li>\r\n                <li>Pavilions</li>\r\n            </ul>\r\n            <p>Depending on the project, Allgood Outdoors can provide services on a turnkey          basis, a labor and material basis, or a contract administration          fee basis.</p>\r\n            <p>At Allgood Outdoors,          Inc., we take pride in the desirable environments we create through quality          plantings and construction. Every project we complete relies on our multi-talented team of professionals, professionals         that  utilize both technical exactness and          on-site artistic ability.</p>\r\n            <p>If you need a company you can trust to make your landscape construction project a success,  you need Allgood Outdoors.</p>\r\n            <p class=\"quote\">For over 25 years, Allgood Outdoors has been preparing for your landscape project.</p>\r\n            <p class=\"quote\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n            <p class=\"quote rtecenter\"><img height=\"531\" width=\"400\" align=\"left\" src=\"/files/AllgoodBrickDiamond.jpg\" alt=\"\" /></p>\r\n            </td>\r\n        </tr>\r\n    </tbody>\r\n</table>','',1256651229,3),(4,4,4,'Grounds Management','<div align=\"center\"><img width=\"509\" height=\"139\" alt=\"\" src=\"images/mowstrip1.jpg\" /></div>\r\n<p>A                well maintained landscape promotes a positive image by providing an                environment that is desirable for living and working. For today&rsquo;s                landscapes to remain successful, advanced grounds management                is imperative.</p>\r\n<p>At              Allgood Outdoors, we work to help our clients receive the maximum              value from their landscape maintenance budgets. We develop a custom              annual maintenance program for each property, ensuring that              our client\'s priorities are being addressed in the appropriate manner.              The first step in developing such a program involves analyzing the landscape              and asking two simple questions:</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n    <li>Where can maintenance dollars be saved?</li>\r\n    <li>Where can these maintenance dollars be spent most effectively?</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>With              our staff of design and construction experts, we provide solutions              that respond to the changes a landscape requires. In addition              to the annual maintenance program, Allgood Outdoors provides a longer range              view of how the maturing landscape will affect future maintenance              requirements.</p>\r\n<p>The Allgood Outdoors philosophy for grounds management success is based on:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li>Making safety the most important of consideration.</li>\r\n    <li>Utilizing the best equipment for the job.</li>\r\n    <li>Recruiting and training motivated grounds professionals.</li>\r\n    <li>Staying on top of the latest technology and techniques in the green industry.</li>\r\n    <li>Continually improving communications between the client and our team.</li>\r\n    <li>Retaining the best consultants and specialists in the industry.</li>\r\n    <li>Tracking and analyzing maintenance man hours and expenses.</li>\r\n    <li>Confirming that the clients definition of quality are clearly defined, planned, and priced.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>At              Allgood Outdoors, we believe that our clients are unique and extremely important. Our highest priority is to make sure everyone on our team works to              keep these existing relationships strong. Allgood Outdoors currently              provides grounds management services to commercial properties, industrial              properties and select residential properties.</p>\r\n<p class=\"quote\">For over 25 years, Allgood Outdoors has been preparing for your landscape project.</p>','<div align=\"center\"><img width=\"509\" height=\"139\" alt=\"\" src=\"images/mowstrip1.jpg\" /></div>\r\n<p>A                well maintained landscape promotes a positive image by providing an                environment that is desirable for living and working. For today&rsquo;s                landscapes to remain successful, advanced grounds management                is imperative.</p>\r\n<p>At              Allgood Outdoors, we work to help our clients receive the maximum              value from their landscape maintenance budgets. We develop a custom              annual maintenance program for each property, ensuring that              our client\'s priorities are being addressed in the appropriate manner.              The first step in developing such a program involves analyzing the landscape              and asking two simple questions:</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n    <li>Where can maintenance dollars be saved?</li>\r\n    <li>Where can these maintenance dollars be spent most effectively?</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>With              our staff of design and construction experts, we provide solutions              that respond to the changes a landscape requires. In addition              to the annual maintenance program, Allgood Outdoors provides a longer range              view of how the maturing landscape will affect future maintenance              requirements.</p>\r\n<p>The Allgood Outdoors philosophy for grounds management success is based on:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li>Making safety the most important of consideration.</li>\r\n    <li>Utilizing the best equipment for the job.</li>\r\n    <li>Recruiting and training motivated grounds professionals.</li>\r\n    <li>Staying on top of the latest technology and techniques in the green industry.</li>\r\n    <li>Continually improving communications between the client and our team.</li>\r\n    <li>Retaining the best consultants and specialists in the industry.</li>\r\n    <li>Tracking and analyzing maintenance man hours and expenses.</li>\r\n    <li>Confirming that the clients definition of quality are clearly defined, planned, and priced.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>At              Allgood Outdoors, we believe that our clients are unique and extremely important. Our highest priority is to make sure everyone on our team works to              keep these existing relationships strong. Allgood Outdoors currently              provides grounds management services to commercial properties, industrial              properties and select residential properties.</p>\r\n<p class=\"quote\">For over 25 years, Allgood Outdoors has been preparing for your landscape project.</p>','',1243454763,3),(5,5,4,'Water Features','<p class=\"rtecenter\"><em>The following slide show&nbsp;&nbsp;presents many different water features, waterfalls, ponds, &nbsp;fountains and pools that Allgood Outdoors has produced.&nbsp; Once started the show can be self running, requires that your browser allows Java and if you move your cursor off the screen the show&nbsp;will&nbsp;simplify. The slide show is easier to see if you hit the the little square in the bottom right that makes the show go &quot;full screen.&quot;<br />\r\nThere is more&nbsp;information about Allgood Outdoors&nbsp; and our projects that involve water features below.this slide show.</em></p>\r\n<p><object width=\"800\" height=\"600\">\r\n<param name=\"flashvars\" value=\"offsite=true&amp;lang=en-us&amp;page_show_url=%2Fphotos%2Fallgoodoutdoors%2Fsets%2F72157614503560474%2Fshow%2F&amp;page_show_back_url=%2Fphotos%2Fallgoodoutdoors%2Fsets%2F72157614503560474%2F&amp;set_id=72157614503560474&amp;jump_to=\" />\r\n<param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=71649\" />\r\n<param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" /><embed width=\"800\" height=\"600\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=71649\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" flashvars=\"offsite=true&amp;lang=en-us&amp;page_show_url=%2Fphotos%2Fallgoodoutdoors%2Fsets%2F72157614503560474%2Fshow%2F&amp;page_show_back_url=%2Fphotos%2Fallgoodoutdoors%2Fsets%2F72157614503560474%2F&amp;set_id=72157614503560474&amp;jump_to=\"></embed></object></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"10\" border=\"0\" align=\"center\">\r\n    <tbody>\r\n        <tr>\r\n            <td valign=\"top\"><img width=\"209\" height=\"596\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://allgoodoutdoors.com/images/Waterfallcollage.jpg\" /></td>\r\n            <td valign=\"top\">\r\n            <h4><strong>Water</strong> is often the central focus of the landscape.&nbsp; Whether it is a waterfall for a home owner, the pool of a resort, the water ways of golf course, the fountain of a urban plaza, or the pond at a botanical garden:&nbsp; The water feature must be designed and constructed correctly.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h4>\r\n            <p>The long success and experience Allgood Outdoors has had in the construction of water features is a testimonial to the artistry and technical abilities promoted by the firm.&nbsp; Water features constructed by Allgood Outdoors can be found on&nbsp; many premiere landscapes.</p>\r\n            <p>Allgood Outdoors works with customers to determine the most important aspects of their custom water feature. This concept is typically studied and illustrated using computer imaging and modeling. Then from these aesthetic considerations,&nbsp; various mechanical systems are evaluated and selected.</p>\r\n            <p>Clients often want there water feature to add a natural element to their landscape.&nbsp; From simple streams to recreating elaborate geologic formations, Allgood Outdoors has extensive experience creating these natural themes using:</p>\r\n            <ul>\r\n                <li>Natural stone and boulders transported from off site.</li>\r\n                <li>Excavated and shot rock generated from on site construction.</li>\r\n                <li>Faux rock carved on site.</li>\r\n                <li>Faux rock constructed from cement castings of natural stone.</li>\r\n                <li>Combinations of all of the above.</li>\r\n            </ul>\r\n            <p>Trends in water feature construction have changed greatly since Allgood Outdoors constructed its first water feature in 1985. To lead the way, Allgood Outdoors has continually monitored and adapted the latest techniques and equipment in this specialized field.</p>\r\n            <p>In 2001 Allgood Outdoors opened Wakoola Water Gardens (<a href=\"http://Wakoola.com\">Wakoola.com</a>) to help home owners and other contractors purchase the supplies and equipment that make for successful fountains, ponds, waterfalls, and water gardens.&nbsp; This comittment has placed the team at Allgood Outdoors as leaders in this segment of the landscape industry&nbsp; locally and nationally as well.&nbsp; In 2002,&nbsp; Cla Allgood was selected as secretary of the founding board of directors for the National Association of Pond Professionals.</p>\r\n            <p>This constantly growing expertise and comittment to industry-leading technology makes Allgood Outdoors an excellent choice for your next water feature project.</p>\r\n            <p><span class=\"quote\">For over 25 years, Allgood Outdoors has been preparing for your landscape project. </span><em><br />\r\n            </em></p>\r\n            <p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n            <p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n            </td>\r\n        </tr>\r\n    </tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><em>(The video below shows a most impressive water feature.&nbsp; While Allgood Outdoors had no involvement with this project in Dubai, we definitely want to congratulate and applaud those who did.&nbsp; You will want to have your speakers on for this 4 minute video.&nbsp; Also click the little box to make it go &quot;full screen.&quot; The waterfeature keeps getting more and more impressive as the song continues.&nbsp; The person that calculated the valving on this project deserves a Pulitzer Prize!&gt;</em></p>\r\n<p><object width=\"640\" height=\"385\">\r\n<param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/7s7ahhAdbk8&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0&amp;color1=0x3a3a3a&amp;color2=0x999999\" />\r\n<param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" />\r\n<param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" /><em><embed width=\"640\" height=\"385\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/7s7ahhAdbk8&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0&amp;color1=0x3a3a3a&amp;color2=0x999999\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\"></embed></em></object></p>\r\n<p>The following video is an animation Allgood Outdoors produced&nbsp;to study fthe design or a coporate water feature in South Carolina.&nbsp; The animation shows the water feature in schematic graphics so the Client could better understand the scope&nbsp;and scale&nbsp;of the project..</p>\r\n<p><object width=\"700\" height=\"525\">\r\n<param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" />\r\n<param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" />\r\n<param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=8266670&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=0&amp;show_byline=0&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=000000&amp;fullscreen=1\" /><embed width=\"700\" height=\"525\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=8266670&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=0&amp;show_byline=0&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=000000&amp;fullscreen=1\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\"></embed></object></p>\r\n<p>Below is a video of another fountain that is very interesting.  To be clear, we have not installed one like this. However this video does illustrate how technology is allowing water to be creatively&nbsp; displayed!<object width=\"700\" height=\"550\">\r\n<param value=\"http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/PXV3kaPk-80?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&amp;color1=0x3a3a3a&amp;color2=0x999999\" name=\"movie\" />\r\n<param value=\"true\" name=\"allowFullScreen\" />\r\n<param value=\"always\" name=\"allowscriptaccess\" /><embed width=\"700\" height=\"550\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/PXV3kaPk-80?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&amp;color1=0x3a3a3a&amp;color2=0x999999\"></embed></object></p>','<p class=\"rtecenter\"><em>The following slide show&nbsp;&nbsp;presents many different water features, waterfalls, ponds, &nbsp;fountains and pools that Allgood Outdoors has produced.&nbsp; Once started the show can be self running, requires that your browser allows Java and if you move your cursor off the screen the show&nbsp;will&nbsp;simplify. The slide show is easier to see if you hit the the little square in the bottom right that makes the show go &quot;full screen.&quot;<br />\r\nThere is more&nbsp;information about Allgood Outdoors&nbsp; and our projects that involve water features below.this slide show.</em></p>\r\n<p><object width=\"800\" height=\"600\">\r\n<param name=\"flashvars\" value=\"offsite=true&amp;lang=en-us&amp;page_show_url=%2Fphotos%2Fallgoodoutdoors%2Fsets%2F72157614503560474%2Fshow%2F&amp;page_show_back_url=%2Fphotos%2Fallgoodoutdoors%2Fsets%2F72157614503560474%2F&amp;set_id=72157614503560474&amp;jump_to=\" />\r\n<param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=71649\" />\r\n<param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" /><embed width=\"800\" height=\"600\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=71649\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" flashvars=\"offsite=true&amp;lang=en-us&amp;page_show_url=%2Fphotos%2Fallgoodoutdoors%2Fsets%2F72157614503560474%2Fshow%2F&amp;page_show_back_url=%2Fphotos%2Fallgoodoutdoors%2Fsets%2F72157614503560474%2F&amp;set_id=72157614503560474&amp;jump_to=\"></embed></object></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"10\" border=\"0\" align=\"center\">\r\n    <tbody>\r\n        <tr>\r\n            <td valign=\"top\"><img width=\"209\" height=\"596\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://allgoodoutdoors.com/images/Waterfallcollage.jpg\" /></td>\r\n            <td valign=\"top\">\r\n            <h4><strong>Water</strong> is often the central focus of the landscape.&nbsp; Whether it is a waterfall for a home owner, the pool of a resort, the water ways of golf course, the fountain of a urban plaza, or the pond at a botanical garden:&nbsp; The water feature must be designed and constructed correctly.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h4>\r\n            <p>The long success and experience Allgood Outdoors has had in the construction of water features is a testimonial to the artistry and technical abilities promoted by the firm.&nbsp; Water features constructed by Allgood Outdoors can be found on&nbsp; many premiere landscapes.</p>\r\n            <p>Allgood Outdoors works with customers to determine the most important aspects of their custom water feature. This concept is typically studied and illustrated using computer imaging and modeling. Then from these aesthetic considerations,&nbsp; various mechanical systems are evaluated and selected.</p>\r\n            <p>Clients often want there water feature to add a natural element to their landscape.&nbsp; From simple streams to recreating elaborate geologic formations, Allgood Outdoors has extensive experience creating these natural themes using:</p>\r\n            <ul>\r\n                <li>Natural stone and boulders transported from off site.</li>\r\n                <li>Excavated and shot rock generated from on site construction.</li>\r\n                <li>Faux rock carved on site.</li>\r\n                <li>Faux rock constructed from cement castings of natural stone.</li>\r\n                <li>Combinations of all of the above.</li>\r\n            </ul>\r\n            <p>Trends in water feature construction have changed greatly since Allgood Outdoors constructed its first water feature in 1985. To lead the way, Allgood Outdoors has continually monitored and adapted the latest techniques and equipment in this specialized field.</p>\r\n            <p>In 2001 Allgood Outdoors opened Wakoola Water Gardens (<a href=\"http://Wakoola.com\">Wakoola.com</a>) to help home owners and other contractors purchase the supplies and equipment that make for successful fountains, ponds, waterfalls, and water gardens.&nbsp; This comittment has placed the team at Allgood Outdoors as leaders in this segment of the landscape industry&nbsp; locally and nationally as well.&nbsp; In 2002,&nbsp; Cla Allgood was selected as secretary of the founding board of directors for the National Association of Pond Professionals.</p>\r\n            <p>This constantly growing expertise and comittment to industry-leading technology makes Allgood Outdoors an excellent choice for your next water feature project.</p>\r\n            <p><span class=\"quote\">For over 25 years, Allgood Outdoors has been preparing for your landscape project. </span><em><br />\r\n            </em></p>\r\n            <p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n            <p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n            </td>\r\n        </tr>\r\n    </tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><em>(The video below shows a most impressive water feature.&nbsp; While Allgood Outdoors had no involvement with this project in Dubai, we definitely want to congratulate and applaud those who did.&nbsp; You will want to have your speakers on for this 4 minute video.&nbsp; Also click the little box to make it go &quot;full screen.&quot; The waterfeature keeps getting more and more impressive as the song continues.&nbsp; The person that calculated the valving on this project deserves a Pulitzer Prize!&gt;</em></p>\r\n<p><object width=\"640\" height=\"385\">\r\n<param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/7s7ahhAdbk8&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0&amp;color1=0x3a3a3a&amp;color2=0x999999\" />\r\n<param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" />\r\n<param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" /><em><embed width=\"640\" height=\"385\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/7s7ahhAdbk8&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0&amp;color1=0x3a3a3a&amp;color2=0x999999\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\"></embed></em></object></p>\r\n<p>The following video is an animation Allgood Outdoors produced&nbsp;to study fthe design or a coporate water feature in South Carolina.&nbsp; The animation shows the water feature in schematic graphics so the Client could better understand the scope&nbsp;and scale&nbsp;of the project..</p>\r\n<p><object width=\"700\" height=\"525\">\r\n<param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" />\r\n<param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" />\r\n<param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=8266670&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=0&amp;show_byline=0&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=000000&amp;fullscreen=1\" /><embed width=\"700\" height=\"525\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=8266670&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=0&amp;show_byline=0&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=000000&amp;fullscreen=1\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\"></embed></object></p>\r\n<p>Below is a video of another fountain that is very interesting.  To be clear, we have not installed one like this. However this video does illustrate how technology is allowing water to be creatively&nbsp; displayed!<object width=\"700\" height=\"550\">\r\n<param value=\"http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/PXV3kaPk-80?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&amp;color1=0x3a3a3a&amp;color2=0x999999\" name=\"movie\" />\r\n<param value=\"true\" name=\"allowFullScreen\" />\r\n<param value=\"always\" name=\"allowscriptaccess\" /><embed width=\"700\" height=\"550\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/PXV3kaPk-80?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&amp;color1=0x3a3a3a&amp;color2=0x999999\"></embed></object></p>','',1291048818,2),(6,6,4,'Atlanta Landscaping in 2010','<p class=\"rtecenter\"><img height=\"187\" width=\"360\" align=\"middle\" alt=\"\" src=\"/files/FreezingWaterfallAtlantaPool.jpg\" /></p>\r\n<p>\r\n<meta content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"CONTENT-TYPE\">\r\n<meta content=\"OpenOffice.org 3.0  (Win32)\" name=\"GENERATOR\"><b><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">Remember the frigid way 2010 started!&nbsp;</span></b>    </meta>\r\n</meta>\r\n</p>\r\n<p>\r\n<meta content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"CONTENT-TYPE\">\r\n<meta content=\"OpenOffice.org 3.0  (Win32)\" name=\"GENERATOR\"><b><span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> With the heat of summer kicking in at the end of June, it is getting harder to remember those wintery days....&nbsp; However some of our clients spent the winter getting ready for summer, and they are now beating the heat in style! &nbsp; Not to mention having healthy outdoor fun and excellent family time.&nbsp; </span></b>            </meta>\r\n</meta>\r\n</p>\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">\r\n<meta content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"CONTENT-TYPE\">\r\n<meta content=\"OpenOffice.org 3.0  (Win32)\" name=\"GENERATOR\"><em><b><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">Look at the mini slide show below to see another backyard that&nbsp; was &quot;Allgoodized&quot; this spring.&nbsp; This Atlanta family teamed with Allgood Outdoors to create a &quot;staycation spot for chilling out.&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></b></em> <br />\r\n&nbsp;              </meta>\r\n</meta>\r\n</p>\r\n<p align=\"center\"><object height=\"375\" width=\"500\" alt=\"Picwing Photo Printing\">\r\n<param value=\"http://www.picwing.com/flash/e.swf\" name=\"movie\" />\r\n<param value=\"a=WaterFeatureB\" name=\"flashvars\" />\r\n<param value=\"always\" name=\"AllowScriptAccess\" />\r\n<param value=\"noborder\" name=\"scale\" /><embed height=\"375\" width=\"500\" scale=\"noborder\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" flashvars=\"a=WaterFeatureB\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http://www.picwing.com/flash/e.swf\"></embed></object></p>\r\n<p>\r\n<meta content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"CONTENT-TYPE\">\r\n<meta content=\"OpenOffice.org 3.0  (Win32)\" name=\"GENERATOR\"><b><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">While we all have to deal with the weather climate and how it affects our gardens, we all also have to deal with the economic climate.&nbsp; Rather than seeing so many new landscapes on new homes, we are happily working with homeowners as they decide to improve their existing home\'s environment.&nbsp; A few years back people were much more into the reselling of their homes and often put off outdoor improvements. Now people are planning on staying in their home longer and are more focused on how their &quot;home lives&quot; rather than how their &quot;home flips.&quot;&nbsp; It is more about a &quot;living good environment&quot; and less about a Monopoly piece.</span></b>              </meta>\r\n</meta>\r\n</p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">At Allgood Outdoors, we are very interested in how your home\'s outdoor environment fits with your needs, desires, and budget. It can be a patio, a swimming pool, a waterfall, a pond, an outdoor kitchen, improved parking or any combination of outdoor hardscape elements.&nbsp; Whatever landscape features you desire,&nbsp; we want those structures to be custom arranged with beautiful plantings in a durable style and method that improves your lifestyle and reflects your taste.&nbsp; We want you to be exposed to a landscape master plan type of landscape design philosophy.&nbsp; A landscape process that allows you to schedule your landscape needs into that schedule or phasing that wil work for you and your family.</span></strong></p>\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size: larger;\"><b>Since 1981, Allgood Outdoors has been helping clients achieve their landscape dreams. Whether your landscape needs are immediate or long term, please call us at 770-889-2207 to discuss how Allgood Outdoors may be of service to you.</b></span><b><br />\r\n<img height=\"732\" width=\"553\" align=\"middle\" alt=\"\" src=\"/files/image/ClaTestImages/AOWatefallPoolDogWeb.jpg\" /></b></p>\r\n<p align=\"center\">\r\n<meta content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"CONTENT-TYPE\">\r\n<meta content=\"OpenOffice.org 3.0  (Win32)\" name=\"GENERATOR\">             </meta>\r\n</meta>\r\n</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"><b><font size=\"4\"><b>Allgood Outdoors</b></font><font size=\"4\"> </font>is a <font size=\"4\"><b>full service, award winning landscape company</b></font> <span style=\"font-size: larger;\">located in <b>Cumming, GA</b> with a satellite location in the <b>Lake Oconee</b> area. The landscaping company offers landscape architecture, landscape maintenance, planting, hardscape construction, and waterfeature construction.&nbsp; <b>Waterfeature</b> work includes ponds, water gardens, waterfalls, fountains, and swimming pools. Water garden supplies and pond products are available directly to clients from our Cumming Georgia water garden nursery and store, </span><strong><span style=\"font-size: larger;\"><a href=\"http://wakoola.com\">Wakoola Water Gardens</a>.</span></strong></b></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"><b>&nbsp;</b></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"><b><font size=\"4\"><b>Allgood Outdoors</b></font> <span style=\"font-size: larger;\">provided landscape services including landscape maintenance are performed throughout the metro <b>Atlanta</b> area. <b>Gainseville, Cumming, Buford, Flowery Branch, Duluth, Lawerenceville, Johns Creek, Dawsonville, Cumming, Alpharetta, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Buckhead, Marietta, and Canton</b> are a few of the communites our landscape maintenance company provides service to weekly. Other award winning landscaping services are provide through out the state of Georgia and the Southeast. Allgood Outdoors has performed excellent landscape value to clients in areas including <b>Nashville, Pigeon Forge, Chattanooga, Greenville, Spartanburg, Columbia, Fredericksburg, Columbus, Pine Mountain, Vero Beach, Sea Island and Hilton Head.</b></span></b></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"><b><font size=\"4\"><b>When you are interested in a total landscape package with one of the best landscaping companies around,&nbsp; please call Allgood Outdoors at 770-889-2207.</b></font></b></p>\r\n<p><b>&nbsp;</b></p>','<p class=\"rtecenter\"><img height=\"187\" width=\"360\" align=\"middle\" alt=\"\" src=\"/files/FreezingWaterfallAtlantaPool.jpg\" /></p>\r\n<p>\r\n<meta content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"CONTENT-TYPE\">\r\n<meta content=\"OpenOffice.org 3.0  (Win32)\" name=\"GENERATOR\"><b><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">Remember the frigid way 2010 started!&nbsp;</span></b>    </meta>\r\n</meta>\r\n</p>\r\n<p>\r\n<meta content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"CONTENT-TYPE\">\r\n<meta content=\"OpenOffice.org 3.0  (Win32)\" name=\"GENERATOR\"><b><span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> With the heat of summer kicking in at the end of June, it is getting harder to remember those wintery days....&nbsp; However some of our clients spent the winter getting ready for summer, and they are now beating the heat in style! &nbsp; Not to mention having healthy outdoor fun and excellent family time.&nbsp; </span></b>            </meta>\r\n</meta>\r\n</p>\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">\r\n<meta content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"CONTENT-TYPE\">\r\n<meta content=\"OpenOffice.org 3.0  (Win32)\" name=\"GENERATOR\"><em><b><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">Look at the mini slide show below to see another backyard that&nbsp; was &quot;Allgoodized&quot; this spring.&nbsp; This Atlanta family teamed with Allgood Outdoors to create a &quot;staycation spot for chilling out.&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></b></em> <br />\r\n&nbsp;              </meta>\r\n</meta>\r\n</p>\r\n<p align=\"center\"><object height=\"375\" width=\"500\" alt=\"Picwing Photo Printing\">\r\n<param value=\"http://www.picwing.com/flash/e.swf\" name=\"movie\" />\r\n<param value=\"a=WaterFeatureB\" name=\"flashvars\" />\r\n<param value=\"always\" name=\"AllowScriptAccess\" />\r\n<param value=\"noborder\" name=\"scale\" /><embed height=\"375\" width=\"500\" scale=\"noborder\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" flashvars=\"a=WaterFeatureB\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http://www.picwing.com/flash/e.swf\"></embed></object></p>\r\n<p>\r\n<meta content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"CONTENT-TYPE\">\r\n<meta content=\"OpenOffice.org 3.0  (Win32)\" name=\"GENERATOR\"><b><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">While we all have to deal with the weather climate and how it affects our gardens, we all also have to deal with the economic climate.&nbsp; Rather than seeing so many new landscapes on new homes, we are happily working with homeowners as they decide to improve their existing home\'s environment.&nbsp; A few years back people were much more into the reselling of their homes and often put off outdoor improvements. Now people are planning on staying in their home longer and are more focused on how their &quot;home lives&quot; rather than how their &quot;home flips.&quot;&nbsp; It is more about a &quot;living good environment&quot; and less about a Monopoly piece.</span></b>              </meta>\r\n</meta>\r\n</p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">At Allgood Outdoors, we are very interested in how your home\'s outdoor environment fits with your needs, desires, and budget. It can be a patio, a swimming pool, a waterfall, a pond, an outdoor kitchen, improved parking or any combination of outdoor hardscape elements.&nbsp; Whatever landscape features you desire,&nbsp; we want those structures to be custom arranged with beautiful plantings in a durable style and method that improves your lifestyle and reflects your taste.&nbsp; We want you to be exposed to a landscape master plan type of landscape design philosophy.&nbsp; A landscape process that allows you to schedule your landscape needs into that schedule or phasing that wil work for you and your family.</span></strong></p>\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size: larger;\"><b>Since 1981, Allgood Outdoors has been helping clients achieve their landscape dreams. Whether your landscape needs are immediate or long term, please call us at 770-889-2207 to discuss how Allgood Outdoors may be of service to you.</b></span><b><br />\r\n<img height=\"732\" width=\"553\" align=\"middle\" alt=\"\" src=\"/files/image/ClaTestImages/AOWatefallPoolDogWeb.jpg\" /></b></p>\r\n<p align=\"center\">\r\n<meta content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"CONTENT-TYPE\">\r\n<meta content=\"OpenOffice.org 3.0  (Win32)\" name=\"GENERATOR\">             </meta>\r\n</meta>\r\n</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"><b><font size=\"4\"><b>Allgood Outdoors</b></font><font size=\"4\"> </font>is a <font size=\"4\"><b>full service, award winning landscape company</b></font> <span style=\"font-size: larger;\">located in <b>Cumming, GA</b> with a satellite location in the <b>Lake Oconee</b> area. The landscaping company offers landscape architecture, landscape maintenance, planting, hardscape construction, and waterfeature construction.&nbsp; <b>Waterfeature</b> work includes ponds, water gardens, waterfalls, fountains, and swimming pools. Water garden supplies and pond products are available directly to clients from our Cumming Georgia water garden nursery and store, </span><strong><span style=\"font-size: larger;\"><a href=\"http://wakoola.com\">Wakoola Water Gardens</a>.</span></strong></b></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"><b>&nbsp;</b></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"><b><font size=\"4\"><b>Allgood Outdoors</b></font> <span style=\"font-size: larger;\">provided landscape services including landscape maintenance are performed throughout the metro <b>Atlanta</b> area. <b>Gainseville, Cumming, Buford, Flowery Branch, Duluth, Lawerenceville, Johns Creek, Dawsonville, Cumming, Alpharetta, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Buckhead, Marietta, and Canton</b> are a few of the communites our landscape maintenance company provides service to weekly. Other award winning landscaping services are provide through out the state of Georgia and the Southeast. Allgood Outdoors has performed excellent landscape value to clients in areas including <b>Nashville, Pigeon Forge, Chattanooga, Greenville, Spartanburg, Columbia, Fredericksburg, Columbus, Pine Mountain, Vero Beach, Sea Island and Hilton Head.</b></span></b></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"><b><font size=\"4\"><b>When you are interested in a total landscape package with one of the best landscaping companies around,&nbsp; please call Allgood Outdoors at 770-889-2207.</b></font></b></p>\r\n<p><b>&nbsp;</b></p>','',1278417993,2),(7,7,4,'Custom Pools for a Special Lifestyle','<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\r\n    <tbody>\r\n        <tr>\r\n            <td width=\"64%\" valign=\"top\">\r\n            <p>A                swimming pool is always a &quot;cool&quot; element in any backyard                or amenity area. Over the years the designers at Allgood Outdoors                have worked to make sure their clients have the &quot;coolest&quot;                pools.<br />\r\n            <br />\r\n            The theory at Allgood Outdoors is that your pool should not look like it was dropped                out of the sky. It should be an element in the total outdoor living                space. Just having a kidney shape pool with a 6\' ring of concrete                around it is not enough for our clients. Often making a shape dynamic                does not cost much more than making it bland.<br />\r\n            <br />\r\n            While we are very familiar with the lagoon type pool, we are also fluent with modern and classical styles.</p>\r\n            <p><span class=\"quote\">For over 25 years, Allgood Outdoors has been preparing for your landscape project. </span></p>\r\n            </td>\r\n            <td width=\"36%\"><img width=\"410\" height=\"320\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://allgoodoutdoors.com/animation/poolPortfolio.gif\" /></td>\r\n        </tr>\r\n    </tbody>\r\n</table>','<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\r\n    <tbody>\r\n        <tr>\r\n            <td width=\"64%\" valign=\"top\">\r\n            <p>A                swimming pool is always a &quot;cool&quot; element in any backyard                or amenity area. Over the years the designers at Allgood Outdoors                have worked to make sure their clients have the &quot;coolest&quot;                pools.<br />\r\n            <br />\r\n            The theory at Allgood Outdoors is that your pool should not look like it was dropped                out of the sky. It should be an element in the total outdoor living                space. Just having a kidney shape pool with a 6\' ring of concrete                around it is not enough for our clients. Often making a shape dynamic                does not cost much more than making it bland.<br />\r\n            <br />\r\n            While we are very familiar with the lagoon type pool, we are also fluent with modern and classical styles.</p>\r\n            <p><span class=\"quote\">For over 25 years, Allgood Outdoors has been preparing for your landscape project. </span></p>\r\n            </td>\r\n            <td width=\"36%\"><img width=\"410\" height=\"320\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://allgoodoutdoors.com/animation/poolPortfolio.gif\" /></td>\r\n        </tr>\r\n    </tbody>\r\n</table>','',1243456601,3),(8,8,1,'Video Archive','<script language=\"JavaScript\" type=\"text/JavaScript\">\r\n<!--\r\nfunction MM_openBrWindow(theURL,winName,features) { //v2.0\r\n  window.open(theURL,winName,features);\r\n}\r\n//-->\r\n</script>\r\n<table width=\"790\" border=\"0\" align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"4\" cellspacing=\"0\">\r\n  <tr><td width=\"75%\" align=\"center\"><b>HGTV\'s Ground Breakers featuring Allgood Outdoors</br> - August 2008</td>\r\n  \r\n   <td width=\"25%\" align=\"center\"><b><a href=\"http://wakoola.com\" target=\"_blank\">Wakoola Water \r\n      Gardens</a></b></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr><td><table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" align=\"center\">\r\n  <tr>\r\n    <td><a href=\"javascript:void();\" onClick=\"MM_openBrWindow(\'/hgtv_1.html\',\'popup\',\'toolbar=yes,width=470,height=370\')\"><img src=\"images/hgtv_1.jpg\" /></a></td>\r\n    <td><a href=\"javascript:void();\" onClick=\"MM_openBrWindow(\'/hgtv_2.html\',\'popup\',\'toolbar=yes,width=470,height=370\')\"><img src=\"images/hgtv_2.jpg\" /></a></td>\r\n    <td><a href=\"javascript:void();\" onClick=\"MM_openBrWindow(\'/hgtv_3.html\',\'popup\',\'toolbar=yes,width=470,height=370\')\"><img src=\"images/hgtv_3.jpg\" /></a></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n</table></td>\r\n\r\n   <td align=\"center\"><a href=\"javascript:void();\" onClick=\"MM_openBrWindow(\'/wakoola.html\',\'popup\',\'toolbar=yes,width=470,height=370\')\"><img src=\"images/wakoola2.jpg\" /></a></td>\r\n  </tr></table>','<script language=\"JavaScript\" type=\"text/JavaScript\">\r\n<!--\r\nfunction MM_openBrWindow(theURL,winName,features) { //v2.0\r\n  window.open(theURL,winName,features);\r\n}\r\n//-->\r\n</script>\r\n<table width=\"790\" border=\"0\" align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"4\" cellspacing=\"0\">\r\n  <tr><td width=\"75%\" align=\"center\"><b>HGTV\'s Ground Breakers featuring Allgood Outdoors</br> - August 2008</td>\r\n  \r\n   <td width=\"25%\" align=\"center\"><b><a href=\"http://wakoola.com\" target=\"_blank\">Wakoola Water \r\n      Gardens</a></b></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr><td><table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" align=\"center\">\r\n  <tr>\r\n    <td><a href=\"j','',1224277860,3),(9,9,4,'Video Archive','<script language=\"JavaScript\" type=\"text/JavaScript\">\r\nfunction MM_openBrWindow(theURL,winName,features)\r\n{\r\n  window.open(theURL,winName,features);\r\n}\r\n</script>\r\n<table width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" align=\"center\">\r\n    <tbody>\r\n        <tr>\r\n            <td>\r\n            <p class=\"rtecenter\"><big><em><strong>This page offers a collection of various videos that illustrate some of the work performed by Allgood Outdoors.&nbsp; 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Providing specialty garden producst and pond supplies to metro Atlanta,&nbsp; Wakoola is also an example of Allgood Outdoors Inc.\'s design and construction skills. 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Bright Futures is a great and much needed non profit organization that helps young people stay in touch with the positive aspects of life. 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We offer group health insurance, vacation benefits and a great working environment.  * Pay is commensurate with education and experience.</p>','',1243456120,1),(11,11,4,'Contact Us','<p>If you would like to find out more about the services we offer or about employment opportunities at Allgood Outdoors, we would like to hear from you.</p>\r\n<p>Our mailing address is:</p>\r\n<p><strong>Allgood                Outdoors, Inc.<br />\r\n5235 Union Hill Road<br />\r\nCumming, GA 30040</strong></p>\r\n<p>Or call us at:</p>\r\n<p><font size=\"2\"><strong>770 - 889 - 2207</strong></font></p>\r\n<p>Or send us an e-mail at:</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"mailto:info@allgoodoutdoors.com\"><strong>info@allgoodoutdoors.com</strong></a></p>\r\n<p>If you have a scheduled presentation, please login below:</p>\r\n<script language=\"javascript\" src=\"http://www.glance.net/customize/GlanceEmbed.js\"></script> 			  <script>function CanYouGlance()\r\n				{\r\n					return \'\';\r\n				}\r\n			  </script> 			  <script>GlanceJoin(\"style: ; border-color: #000000\",\r\n                   \"allgood.glance.net\");</script>','<p>If you would like to find out more about the services we offer or about employment opportunities at Allgood Outdoors, we would like to hear from you.</p>\r\n<p>Our mailing address is:</p>\r\n<p><strong>Allgood                Outdoors, Inc.<br />\r\n5235 Union Hill Road<br />\r\nCumming, GA 30040</strong></p>\r\n<p>Or call us at:</p>\r\n<p><font size=\"2\"><strong>770 - 889 - 2207</strong></font></p>\r\n<p>Or send us an e-mail at:</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"mailto:info@allgoodoutdoors.com\"><strong>info@allgoodoutdoors.com</strong></a></p>\r\n<p>If you have a scheduled presentation, please login below:</p>\r\n<script language=\"javascript\" src=\"http://www.glance.net/customize/GlanceEmbed.js\"></script> 			  <script>function CanYouGlance()\r\n				{\r\n					return \'\';\r\n				}\r\n			  </script> 			  <script>GlanceJoin(\"style: ; border-color: #000000\",\r\n                   \"allgood.glance.net\");</script>','',1243456255,3),(12,12,4,'Links','http://wakoola.com/','http://wakoola.com/','',1225214069,1),(13,13,4,'Financing','<p class=\"rtecenter\"><u><strong><span>Landscaping Financing Options</span></strong></u><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<span>Wouldn\'t it be nice if we could pay cash for everything we own!&nbsp; While managing <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-20\"></layer>credit is important, financing helps most of&nbsp;us benefit from more costly items when we need them, not after we saved up for them. It is a lot different swimming with your offspring when they are young rather than waiting untill they are 25 and drop by the old folks for a visit.&nbsp; As clients have asked us to help them secure financing for their outdoor projects, we thought it would be good to put an overview of some of these methods on our website. <br />\r\n</span><br />\r\n<span><strong><u>Option 1.</u></strong> <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-36\"></layer>The old standby is a <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-21\"></layer>credit card.&nbsp; At Allgood Outdoors, we take all major <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-22\"></layer>credit cards. 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Once we start work, some clients might decide to use <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-43\"></layer>the <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-24\"></layer>credit card to do part of another phase.&nbsp; While all <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-25\"></layer>credit card companies do charge us a little for <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-44\"></layer>the service, we are happy to provide it to our clients at no cost.&nbsp; And some clients use <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-45\"></layer>the <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-26\"></layer>credit card as a way to build up travel points or other advantages as well.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<u><strong>Options 2.</strong></u> On <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-46\"></layer>the other hand, getting a second mortgage for a home improvement fits <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-47\"></layer>the bill for some people.&nbsp; As an addition to <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-48\"></layer>the home <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-49\"></layer>the second mortgage could offers some tax advantages.&nbsp; In <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-50\"></layer>the old days, outdoor rooms and using <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-51\"></layer>the landscape as an extension of <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-52\"></layer>the home\'s living space were not as valued as they are today.&nbsp; But today, lenders and appraisers can be made to understand <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-53\"></layer>the value a properly done landscape will have.&nbsp; Allgood Outdoors can help with this effort by providing <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-54\"></layer>the professional landscape drawing and information to help <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-55\"></layer>the lenders be assured that <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-56\"></layer>the project will add value.&nbsp; At <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-57\"></layer>the beginning stages of a project, we can help homeowners talk with those banks, lenders and appraisers who have worked with us before.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span></p>\r\n<p><u><strong><span>Option 3.</span></strong></u><span> A third option is with <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-0\"></layer>John <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-10\"></layer>Deere <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-27\"></layer>Credit.&nbsp; It may seem strange to have a &quot;tractor company&quot; involved with your home improvements.&nbsp; But with a little explanation, one can understand this </span><span>good option.&nbsp; Years ago <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-58\"></layer>the people at <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-1\"></layer>John <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-11\"></layer>Deere recognized that <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-59\"></layer>the small family farm was on <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-60\"></layer>the decline but &quot;urban horticulture&quot; (read: landscape contracting) was increasing.&nbsp; <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-61\"></layer>The <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-2\"></layer>John <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-12\"></layer>Deere Company made a commitment to be a major player in <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-62\"></layer>the Landscape Industry.&nbsp; That has turned into a big plus for us in <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-63\"></layer>the industry.&nbsp; In a industry that is actually a relatively young, <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-3\"></layer>John <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-13\"></layer>Deere brings much history and financial muscle. They were manufacturing plows before Henry Ford was even born. <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-64\"></layer>The company has survived every economic downturn since before <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-65\"></layer>the Civil War.&nbsp; And through generous <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-28\"></layer>credit terms, many farmers survived <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-66\"></layer>the Great <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-91\"></layer>Depression of <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-67\"></layer>the 1930s.&nbsp; Now, <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-4\"></layer>John <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-14\"></layer>Deere <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-29\"></layer>Credit is one of <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-68\"></layer>the largest financial institutions in <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-69\"></layer>the world.</span></p>\r\n<p><span><layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-5\"></layer>John <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-15\"></layer>Deere has approved Allgood Outdoors to be a &quot;<layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-30\"></layer>credit partner.&quot; With several different financing options through <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-6\"></layer>John <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-16\"></layer>Deere <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-31\"></layer>Credit, you can hopefully find <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-70\"></layer>the one that will work for you and your landscaping needs.</span></p>\r\n<p><span>FINANCING OPTIONS INCLUDE: 180 Days, No Monthly Payment * </span></p>\r\n<p><span>If you intend to pay in full within six months, this is <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-71\"></layer>the plan for you. It\'s ideal for those who want to control their finances, paying a minimal amount for <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-72\"></layer>the privilege. Just pay 3% down and make no other payments for <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-73\"></layer>the first 180 days. Interest will accrue on your balance at 19.8% during <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-74\"></layer>the 180 day period. (Caution: Other companies may hide this administrative fee in your total price, but we disclose it so you know what you&rsquo;re paying for). Pay your account in full within 180 days and interest will be waived! Apply online at www.Applynow.JohnDeereLandscapes.com and get an answer in seconds! <strong>*Offer expires November 16, 2008</strong>.&nbsp;Subject to approved <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-32\"></layer>credit on <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-7\"></layer>John <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-17\"></layer>Deere <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-33\"></layer>Credit Revolving Plan, for non-commercial use only. Amount financed may be subject to a minimum and maximum amount. If <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-75\"></layer>the balance is not paid in full by <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-76\"></layer>the end of <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-77\"></layer>the 6 month promotional period, interest will be assessed from <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-78\"></layer>the original date of purchase at 19.8% APR with a $0.50 per month minimum. Other special rates and terms may be available. </span></p>\r\n<p><span>Or, Finance with <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-8\"></layer>John <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-18\"></layer>Deere at 7.9% with Low Monthly Payments* </span></p>\r\n<p><span>You\'ll enjoy an attractive rate and lock it in for <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-79\"></layer>the entire term of <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-80\"></layer>the loan. This is a simple, convenient plan that will fit right into your household budget. Monthly payments estimated at $20 - $24 per $1,000 financed. Now that\'s money well spent. Monthly Payments are Equal to approximately 2% of <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-81\"></layer>the Amount Financed. </span></p>\r\n<p><span><strong>*7.9% Fixed APR&nbsp;through&nbsp;November 16,&nbsp;2008&nbsp;(this may fluctuate, but at Allgood Outdoors we will confirm current rates.)&nbsp;</strong> <strong>We have already been notified that this</strong> <strong>rate&nbsp;will increase on November 17, 2008 so take advantage of this offer now!</strong> Subject to approved <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-34\"></layer>credit on <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-9\"></layer>John <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-19\"></layer>Deere <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-35\"></layer>Credit Revolving Plan, for non-commercial use only. Amount financed may be subject to a minimum or maximum amount. Payment based on 2.0% of original amount financed at 7.9% APR. A $0.50 per month minimum finance charge may be required. Other special rates and terms may be available.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span></p>\r\n<p><strong><span>In summary</span></strong><span>, we are always interested in helping our clients attain their landscaping goals.&nbsp; Besides designing and building fantastic landscapes,&nbsp;that service can include helping homeowners secure <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-82\"></layer>the financing&nbsp;needed. Please call&nbsp; or email if you have any suggestions or questions.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span></p>\r\n<p><span>Email:&nbsp; finance@allgoodoutdoors.com</span></p>','<p class=\"rtecenter\"><u><strong><span>Landscaping Financing Options</span></strong></u><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<span>Wouldn\'t it be nice if we could pay cash for everything we own!&nbsp; While managing <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-20\"></layer>credit is important, financing helps most of&nbsp;us benefit from more costly items when we need them, not after we saved up for them. It is a lot different swimming with your offspring when they are young rather than waiting untill they are 25 and drop by the old folks for a visit.&nbsp; As clients have asked us to help them secure financing for their outdoor projects, we thought it would be good to put an overview of some of these methods on our website. <br />\r\n</span><br />\r\n<span><strong><u>Option 1.</u></strong> <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-36\"></layer>The old standby is a <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-21\"></layer>credit card.&nbsp; At Allgood Outdoors, we take all major <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-22\"></layer>credit cards. Granted, seldom has a client put an entire project on a <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-23\"></layer>credit card but&nbsp;sometimes they have used&nbsp;<layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-37\"></layer>the card to finance an upgrade in <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-38\"></layer>the project.&nbsp; Over <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-39\"></layer>the years our landscape designers have divided up landscaping and hardscape projects into phases.&nbsp; This allows <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-40\"></layer>the client to add to <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-41\"></layer>the project over <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-42\"></layer>the years. Once we start work, some clients might decide to use <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-43\"></layer>the <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-24\"></layer>credit card to do part of another phase.&nbsp; While all <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-25\"></layer>credit card companies do charge us a little for <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-44\"></layer>the service, we are happy to provide it to our clients at no cost.&nbsp; And some clients use <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-45\"></layer>the <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-26\"></layer>credit card as a way to build up travel points or other advantages as well.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<u><strong>Options 2.</strong></u> On <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-46\"></layer>the other hand, getting a second mortgage for a home improvement fits <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-47\"></layer>the bill for some people.&nbsp; As an addition to <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-48\"></layer>the home <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-49\"></layer>the second mortgage could offers some tax advantages.&nbsp; In <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-50\"></layer>the old days, outdoor rooms and using <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-51\"></layer>the landscape as an extension of <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-52\"></layer>the home\'s living space were not as valued as they are today.&nbsp; But today, lenders and appraisers can be made to understand <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-53\"></layer>the value a properly done landscape will have.&nbsp; Allgood Outdoors can help with this effort by providing <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-54\"></layer>the professional landscape drawing and information to help <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-55\"></layer>the lenders be assured that <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-56\"></layer>the project will add value.&nbsp; At <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-57\"></layer>the beginning stages of a project, we can help homeowners talk with those banks, lenders and appraisers who have worked with us before.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span></p>\r\n<p><u><strong><span>Option 3.</span></strong></u><span> A third option is with <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-0\"></layer>John <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-10\"></layer>Deere <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-27\"></layer>Credit.&nbsp; It may seem strange to have a &quot;tractor company&quot; involved with your home improvements.&nbsp; But with a little explanation, one can understand this </span><span>good option.&nbsp; Years ago <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-58\"></layer>the people at <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-1\"></layer>John <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-11\"></layer>Deere recognized that <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-59\"></layer>the small family farm was on <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-60\"></layer>the decline but &quot;urban horticulture&quot; (read: landscape contracting) was increasing.&nbsp; <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-61\"></layer>The <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-2\"></layer>John <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-12\"></layer>Deere Company made a commitment to be a major player in <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-62\"></layer>the Landscape Industry.&nbsp; That has turned into a big plus for us in <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-63\"></layer>the industry.&nbsp; In a industry that is actually a relatively young, <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-3\"></layer>John <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-13\"></layer>Deere brings much history and financial muscle. They were manufacturing plows before Henry Ford was even born. <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-64\"></layer>The company has survived every economic downturn since before <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-65\"></layer>the Civil War.&nbsp; And through generous <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-28\"></layer>credit terms, many farmers survived <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-66\"></layer>the Great <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-91\"></layer>Depression of <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-67\"></layer>the 1930s.&nbsp; Now, <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-4\"></layer>John <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-14\"></layer>Deere <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-29\"></layer>Credit is one of <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-68\"></layer>the largest financial institutions in <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-69\"></layer>the world.</span></p>\r\n<p><span><layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-5\"></layer>John <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-15\"></layer>Deere has approved Allgood Outdoors to be a &quot;<layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-30\"></layer>credit partner.&quot; With several different financing options through <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-6\"></layer>John <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-16\"></layer>Deere <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-31\"></layer>Credit, you can hopefully find <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-70\"></layer>the one that will work for you and your landscaping needs.</span></p>\r\n<p><span>FINANCING OPTIONS INCLUDE: 180 Days, No Monthly Payment * </span></p>\r\n<p><span>If you intend to pay in full within six months, this is <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-71\"></layer>the plan for you. It\'s ideal for those who want to control their finances, paying a minimal amount for <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-72\"></layer>the privilege. Just pay 3% down and make no other payments for <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-73\"></layer>the first 180 days. Interest will accrue on your balance at 19.8% during <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-74\"></layer>the 180 day period. (Caution: Other companies may hide this administrative fee in your total price, but we disclose it so you know what you&rsquo;re paying for). Pay your account in full within 180 days and interest will be waived! Apply online at www.Applynow.JohnDeereLandscapes.com and get an answer in seconds! <strong>*Offer expires November 16, 2008</strong>.&nbsp;Subject to approved <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-32\"></layer>credit on <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-7\"></layer>John <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-17\"></layer>Deere <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-33\"></layer>Credit Revolving Plan, for non-commercial use only. Amount financed may be subject to a minimum and maximum amount. If <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-75\"></layer>the balance is not paid in full by <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-76\"></layer>the end of <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-77\"></layer>the 6 month promotional period, interest will be assessed from <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-78\"></layer>the original date of purchase at 19.8% APR with a $0.50 per month minimum. Other special rates and terms may be available. </span></p>\r\n<p><span>Or, Finance with <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-8\"></layer>John <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-18\"></layer>Deere at 7.9% with Low Monthly Payments* </span></p>\r\n<p><span>You\'ll enjoy an attractive rate and lock it in for <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-79\"></layer>the entire term of <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-80\"></layer>the loan. This is a simple, convenient plan that will fit right into your household budget. Monthly payments estimated at $20 - $24 per $1,000 financed. Now that\'s money well spent. Monthly Payments are Equal to approximately 2% of <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-81\"></layer>the Amount Financed. </span></p>\r\n<p><span><strong>*7.9% Fixed APR&nbsp;through&nbsp;November 16,&nbsp;2008&nbsp;(this may fluctuate, but at Allgood Outdoors we will confirm current rates.)&nbsp;</strong> <strong>We have already been notified that this</strong> <strong>rate&nbsp;will increase on November 17, 2008 so take advantage of this offer now!</strong> Subject to approved <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-34\"></layer>credit on <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-9\"></layer>John <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-19\"></layer>Deere <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-35\"></layer>Credit Revolving Plan, for non-commercial use only. Amount financed may be subject to a minimum or maximum amount. Payment based on 2.0% of original amount financed at 7.9% APR. A $0.50 per month minimum finance charge may be required. Other special rates and terms may be available.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span></p>\r\n<p><strong><span>In summary</span></strong><span>, we are always interested in helping our clients attain their landscaping goals.&nbsp; Besides designing and building fantastic landscapes,&nbsp;that service can include helping homeowners secure <layer id=\"google-toolbar-hilite-82\"></layer>the financing&nbsp;needed. Please call&nbsp; or email if you have any suggestions or questions.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span></p>\r\n<p><span>Email:&nbsp; finance@allgoodoutdoors.com</span></p>','',1243456929,1),(20,20,4,'Landscaping Awards For  the Atlanta Landscape Design Build Company - Allgood Outdoors','<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>An Award Winnin</strong></span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>g Landscape Design Build Company</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Here is a partial exhibit of <strong>Landscaping Awards </strong>won by Allgood Outdoors.&nbsp; Whie our reward is seeing the satisfaction of a homeowner or commercial client who has achieved their landscaping goals, it is nice to be appreciated by winning awards in the landscape industry.&nbsp; The Landscaping Awards listed below are based on different categories.&nbsp; They represent residential landcape work and commercial landscape work as well.<br />\r\n&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img height=\"266\" width=\"701\" alt=\"\" src=\"/files/image/ClaTestImages/SeasonOnLanierLandscapingAO.jpg\" /></p>\r\n<p>\r\n<meta http-equiv=\"CONTENT-TYPE\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\">\r\n<meta name=\"GENERATOR\" content=\"OpenOffice.org 2.4  (Win32)\">                             </meta>\r\n</meta>\r\n</p>\r\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Grand Award&nbsp; -&nbsp; Seasons on Lanier&nbsp; -&nbsp; Commercial<br />\r\nMALTA&nbsp; 2007</strong></span></p>\r\n<p>\r\n<meta content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"CONTENT-TYPE\">\r\n<meta content=\"OpenOffice.org 2.4  (Win32)\" name=\"GENERATOR\">                           </meta>\r\n</meta>\r\n</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">Seasons on Lanier is an active lifestyle adult community on the shores of Lake Lanier. Allgood Outdoors developed the&nbsp; water feature design.&nbsp; Allgood was also the waterfeature&nbsp; contractor and&nbsp; installed&nbsp; plantings.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe owner&rsquo;s representative had a strong idea of the scale of the waterfeature he envisioned.  He wanted it to be visible and substantial from all approaches to the property with tall drops of water.  In order to accomplish this, the water had to be split into 3 formations (left, center and right) so it could be visible from both entrances as well as the street.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe feature consists of three falls, with water being supplied by 3 pumps at about 50 gallons per second.  All three pumps supply water to one main reservoir which surrounds the entire feature and the water is distributed into the 3 falls via the rock formations.  The reservoir is camouflaged by dirt formations and plantings.   The falls are about 25&rsquo; tall and all vanish into the ground.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe sheer scale of the project was a challenge, not to mention the fact that the feature goes right up to the right of way.  A lot of the feature was designed on site with paint, backhoes and the owner&rsquo;s representative.</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;\">The owner&rsquo;s representative who supported the large feature was vindicated when the falls were turned on and the calls to the sales office tripled!  The local newspaper also did a front page article on the entrance because it was so prominent. Before the project was even finished, it&nbsp; became a north Georgia landscape landmark.</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;\"><img height=\"340\" width=\"453\" alt=\"\" src=\"/files/image/ClaTestImages/KingResidence10.jpg\" /></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Lake Lanier Home - Grand Award - Single Family Residential<br />\r\n</strong></span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>MALTA&nbsp;</strong></span><strong><span style=\"font-size: large;\">2007</span></strong>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;\">\r\n<meta content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"CONTENT-TYPE\">\r\n<meta content=\"OpenOffice.org 2.4  (Win32)\" name=\"GENERATOR\">\r\n<meta content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"CONTENT-TYPE\">\r\n<meta content=\"OpenOffice.org 2.4  (Win32)\" name=\"GENERATOR\">         These homeowner, are in the landscape industry themselves, They chose our firm to transform their blank canvas of a green lawn into a new outdoor living oasis. The overall design would include a pool, spa, water feature, plenty of seating and the subsequent planting to tie everything  together. The site, although fairly open, did not come without its obstacles. Preserving the views of adjacent Lake Lanier, while keeping within the Army Corps. of Engineers boundary and screening the neighbors view into the backyard, became quite a challenge. The expansion of the house and deck out into the backyard took away even more of the space our designers had to work with. However, there was an upside to the site constraints.  Interestingly enough, there were several large specimen Japanese Maples on-site that we could relocate to the pool area to anchor the lush plantings and help create this backyard retreat. The remodeling of the house opened up the homeowners&rsquo; view of the lake from inside the house, therefore, it made sense to carry that theme out into the landscape.  A raised seat wall overlook and the spa were strategically positioned to take advantage of these views. Virtually every seat around the pool has a view of the lake.  The elevation changes built into the pool area created distinct seating areas which are separated by plantings and in some cases water. The pool itself meanders its way across the width of the backyard narrowing down to as little as 9&rsquo; wide along a portion of its 60&rsquo; overall length.  The highlight of this outdoor environment is the raised spa nestled into one end of the pool alongside a natural cascading waterfall.  These homeowners can enjoy the warmth of the bubbling spa with the sounds of the waterfall splashing down into the pool while taking in their view of the lake, thus making the experience simply majestic.                            </meta>\r\n</meta>\r\n</meta>\r\n</meta>\r\n</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">Most of our clients come to us with a vision of what they want their new landscape to look like when we are finished. These clients were no exception.   As designers, the challenge is always to bring that vision into reality while fighting the never ending battles of budget, scheduling, weather, etc&hellip;  For us, getting the chance to bring the a leading landscape sional\'s family&rsquo;s vision to life and&nbsp; seeing them enjoy our efforts is a very rewarding.<br />\r\n&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;\"><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<img height=\"255\" width=\"340\" alt=\"\" src=\"/files/image/ClaTestImages/McKenzie%20Slide%2012.jpg\" /></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"> </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;\"><strong>Forsyth County Residence - Distinction Award - Single Family Residential</strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>MALTA 2007</strong></span></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n<meta content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"CONTENT-TYPE\">\r\n<meta content=\"OpenOffice.org 2.4  (Win32)\" name=\"GENERATOR\">                       </meta>\r\n</meta>\r\n</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">These clients were building their dream home on a wooded, cul-de-sac lot and wanted a dream yard to match. They requested an open, grassy feel with a formal pool, an open-air pavilion, a guest house and guest parking.  The combination guest house, pavilion and car storage are beautiful architectural elements, yet the homeowners wanted them tucked into the landscape so they were not the &ldquo;main story&rdquo; in the back yard.</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">The homeowners wanted to be in nature without being in the woods, so the plantings were deliberately kept open and airy. The lady of the house was afraid of snakes so she specifically wanted large, mulched areas and minimal ground cover.</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">The moderately sloped property needed to be made flat, useable and interesting all at the same time, so we defined different areas to incorporate the goals of the client with good landscape design.  The back yard has the flat, open, uncluttered, grassy area, with the formal pool, water feature, koi pond and patio adjacent to the pavilion and guest house.  As the property sloped down from the right side of the home, we created a meandering stone path that led to a terrace-level entry and continued along the side of the property.  It winds along a combination of evergreen and deciduous plants to the back of main pond which turns into a vanishing waterfall.</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">The designer created multiple &ldquo;view corridors&rdquo; so the Clients can enjoy a beautiful view whether they&rsquo;re inside or out.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;\"><img height=\"227\" width=\"340\" alt=\"\" src=\"/files/image/ClaTestImages/Crouch%20Slide%207.JPG\" /></p>\r\n<p>\r\n<meta http-equiv=\"CONTENT-TYPE\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\">\r\n<meta name=\"GENERATOR\" content=\"OpenOffice.org 2.4  (Win32)\">                     </meta>\r\n</meta>\r\n</p>\r\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Woodstock Residence - Distinction Award - Single Family Residential<br />\r\n</strong></span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>MALTA&nbsp;2007</strong></span></p>\r\n<p>\r\n<meta http-equiv=\"CONTENT-TYPE\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\">\r\n<meta name=\"GENERATOR\" content=\"OpenOffice.org 2.4  (Win32)\">                   </meta>\r\n</meta>\r\n</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">The homeowners wanted a garden to enjoy his love of horticulture. They are enthusiastic gardeners and wanted a place to experiment with different varieties of plants and indulge his hobby. They wanted to incorporate water into the design and planned on having a koi pond.</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">First there was a need&nbsp; to solve a variety of parking problems. There wasn&rsquo;t enough parking for guests.  In addition, they often didn&rsquo;t come to the front door when they visited.  A garage with an apartment had to be located on iste. There was a need&nbsp; to connect the house with the detached garage.&nbsp; Finally the existing drive had a problem with traffic circulation and had a lot of &ldquo;dead ends&rdquo;.</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">The designer had multiple challenges.  It was a challenge to create 3 parking bays for the family to use and still be visible from the front door.  There was also a problem overcoming the grade differences between the front yard and the house.  We also had to emphasize the front door so the guests would naturally be directed to the entry.  In terms of the garden, the best sunlight was in the front of the house so the garden had to be created in the front yard.</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">We removed the lattice, solved the parking and circulation problems and created a breezeway to connect the parking with the house.  We knew he would be using a lot of different plants so we gave them many areas to enjoy different plants. Now the home front garden has multiple waterfalls, a well head, a pond, and a beautiful landscape to enjoy.  We feel the project was a huge success because the client spends every morning and evening in his garden enjoying his personal nature preserve.</p>\r\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>An Award Winnin</strong></span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>g Landscape Design Build Company</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Here is a partial exhibit of <strong>Landscaping Awards </strong>won by Allgood Outdoors.&nbsp; Whie our reward is seeing the satisfaction of a homeowner or commercial client who has achieved their landscaping goals, it is nice to be appreciated by winning awards in the landscape industry.&nbsp; The Landscaping Awards listed below are based on different categories.&nbsp; They represent residential landcape work and commercial landscape work as well.<br />\r\n&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img height=\"266\" width=\"701\" alt=\"\" src=\"/files/image/ClaTestImages/SeasonOnLanierLandscapingAO.jpg\" /></p>\r\n<p>\r\n<meta http-equiv=\"CONTENT-TYPE\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\">\r\n<meta name=\"GENERATOR\" content=\"OpenOffice.org 2.4  (Win32)\">                             </meta>\r\n</meta>\r\n</p>\r\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Grand Award&nbsp; -&nbsp; Seasons on Lanier&nbsp; -&nbsp; Commercial<br />\r\nMALTA&nbsp; 2007</strong></span></p>\r\n<p>\r\n<meta content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"CONTENT-TYPE\">\r\n<meta content=\"OpenOffice.org 2.4  (Win32)\" name=\"GENERATOR\">                           </meta>\r\n</meta>\r\n</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">Seasons on Lanier is an active lifestyle adult community on the shores of Lake Lanier. Allgood Outdoors developed the&nbsp; water feature design.&nbsp; Allgood was also the waterfeature&nbsp; contractor and&nbsp; installed&nbsp; plantings.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe owner&rsquo;s representative had a strong idea of the scale of the waterfeature he envisioned.  He wanted it to be visible and substantial from all approaches to the property with tall drops of water.  In order to accomplish this, the water had to be split into 3 formations (left, center and right) so it could be visible from both entrances as well as the street.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe feature consists of three falls, with water being supplied by 3 pumps at about 50 gallons per second.  All three pumps supply water to one main reservoir which surrounds the entire feature and the water is distributed into the 3 falls via the rock formations.  The reservoir is camouflaged by dirt formations and plantings.   The falls are about 25&rsquo; tall and all vanish into the ground.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe sheer scale of the project was a challenge, not to mention the fact that the feature goes right up to the right of way.  A lot of the feature was designed on site with paint, backhoes and the owner&rsquo;s representative.</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;\">The owner&rsquo;s representative who supported the large feature was vindicated when the falls were turned on and the calls to the sales office tripled!  The local newspaper also did a front page article on the entrance because it was so prominent. Before the project was even finished, it&nbsp; became a north Georgia landscape landmark.</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;\"><img height=\"340\" width=\"453\" alt=\"\" src=\"/files/image/ClaTestImages/KingResidence10.jpg\" /></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Lake Lanier Home - Grand Award - Single Family Residential<br />\r\n</strong></span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>MALTA&nbsp;</strong></span><strong><span style=\"font-size: large;\">2007</span></strong>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;\">\r\n<meta content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"CONTENT-TYPE\">\r\n<meta content=\"OpenOffice.org 2.4  (Win32)\" name=\"GENERATOR\">\r\n<meta content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"CONTENT-TYPE\">\r\n<meta content=\"OpenOffice.org 2.4  (Win32)\" name=\"GENERATOR\">         These homeowner, are in the landscape industry themselves, They chose our firm to transform their blank canvas of a green lawn into a new outdoor living oasis. The overall design would include a pool, spa, water feature, plenty of seating and the subsequent planting to tie everything  together. The site, although fairly open, did not come without its obstacles. Preserving the views of adjacent Lake Lanier, while keeping within the Army Corps. of Engineers boundary and screening the neighbors view into the backyard, became quite a challenge. The expansion of the house and deck out into the backyard took away even more of the space our designers had to work with. However, there was an upside to the site constraints.  Interestingly enough, there were several large specimen Japanese Maples on-site that we could relocate to the pool area to anchor the lush plantings and help create this backyard retreat. The remodeling of the house opened up the homeowners&rsquo; view of the lake from inside the house, therefore, it made sense to carry that theme out into the landscape.  A raised seat wall overlook and the spa were strategically positioned to take advantage of these views. Virtually every seat around the pool has a view of the lake.  The elevation changes built into the pool area created distinct seating areas which are separated by plantings and in some cases water. The pool itself meanders its way across the width of the backyard narrowing down to as little as 9&rsquo; wide along a portion of its 60&rsquo; overall length.  The highlight of this outdoor environment is the raised spa nestled into one end of the pool alongside a natural cascading waterfall.  These homeowners can enjoy the warmth of the bubbling spa with the sounds of the waterfall splashing down into the pool while taking in their view of the lake, thus making the experience simply majestic.                            </meta>\r\n</meta>\r\n</meta>\r\n</meta>\r\n</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">Most of our clients come to us with a vision of what they want their new landscape to look like when we are finished. These clients were no exception.   As designers, the challenge is always to bring that vision into reality while fighting the never ending battles of budget, scheduling, weather, etc&hellip;  For us, getting the chance to bring the a leading landscape sional\'s family&rsquo;s vision to life and&nbsp; seeing them enjoy our efforts is a very rewarding.<br />\r\n&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;\"><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<img height=\"255\" width=\"340\" alt=\"\" src=\"/files/image/ClaTestImages/McKenzie%20Slide%2012.jpg\" /></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"> </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;\"><strong>Forsyth County Residence - Distinction Award - Single Family Residential</strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>MALTA 2007</strong></span></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n<meta content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"CONTENT-TYPE\">\r\n<meta content=\"OpenOffice.org 2.4  (Win32)\" name=\"GENERATOR\">                       </meta>\r\n</meta>\r\n</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">These clients were building their dream home on a wooded, cul-de-sac lot and wanted a dream yard to match. They requested an open, grassy feel with a formal pool, an open-air pavilion, a guest house and guest parking.  The combination guest house, pavilion and car storage are beautiful architectural elements, yet the homeowners wanted them tucked into the landscape so they were not the &ldquo;main story&rdquo; in the back yard.</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">The homeowners wanted to be in nature without being in the woods, so the plantings were deliberately kept open and airy. The lady of the house was afraid of snakes so she specifically wanted large, mulched areas and minimal ground cover.</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">The moderately sloped property needed to be made flat, useable and interesting all at the same time, so we defined different areas to incorporate the goals of the client with good landscape design.  The back yard has the flat, open, uncluttered, grassy area, with the formal pool, water feature, koi pond and patio adjacent to the pavilion and guest house.  As the property sloped down from the right side of the home, we created a meandering stone path that led to a terrace-level entry and continued along the side of the property.  It winds along a combination of evergreen and deciduous plants to the back of main pond which turns into a vanishing waterfall.</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">The designer created multiple &ldquo;view corridors&rdquo; so the Clients can enjoy a beautiful view whether they&rsquo;re inside or out.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;\"><img height=\"227\" width=\"340\" alt=\"\" src=\"/files/image/ClaTestImages/Crouch%20Slide%207.JPG\" /></p>\r\n<p>\r\n<meta http-equiv=\"CONTENT-TYPE\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\">\r\n<meta name=\"GENERATOR\" content=\"OpenOffice.org 2.4  (Win32)\">                     </meta>\r\n</meta>\r\n</p>\r\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Woodstock Residence - Distinction Award - Single Family Residential<br />\r\n</strong></span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>MALTA&nbsp;2007</strong></span></p>\r\n<p>\r\n<meta http-equiv=\"CONTENT-TYPE\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\">\r\n<meta name=\"GENERATOR\" content=\"OpenOffice.org 2.4  (Win32)\">                   </meta>\r\n</meta>\r\n</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">The homeowners wanted a garden to enjoy his love of horticulture. They are enthusiastic gardeners and wanted a place to experiment with different varieties of plants and indulge his hobby. They wanted to incorporate water into the design and planned on having a koi pond.</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">First there was a need&nbsp; to solve a variety of parking problems. There wasn&rsquo;t enough parking for guests.  In addition, they often didn&rsquo;t come to the front door when they visited.  A garage with an apartment had to be located on iste. There was a need&nbsp; to connect the house with the detached garage.&nbsp; Finally the existing drive had a problem with traffic circulation and had a lot of &ldquo;dead ends&rdquo;.</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">The designer had multiple challenges.  It was a challenge to create 3 parking bays for the family to use and still be visible from the front door.  There was also a problem overcoming the grade differences between the front yard and the house.  We also had to emphasize the front door so the guests would naturally be directed to the entry.  In terms of the garden, the best sunlight was in the front of the house so the garden had to be created in the front yard.</p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">We removed the lattice, solved the parking and circulation problems and created a breezeway to connect the parking with the house.  We knew he would be using a lot of different plants so we gave them many areas to enjoy different plants. Now the home front garden has multiple waterfalls, a well head, a pond, and a beautiful landscape to enjoy.  We feel the project was a huge success because the client spends every morning and evening in his garden enjoying his personal nature preserve.</p>\r\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','',1243455719,2),(113,113,4,'Allgood Outdoors presents -  The Art of Water Features ','<p align=\"right\">Click here to continue with <a href=\"water_features_design\">DESIGN: Helping a client achieve their goal.</a></p>','<p align=\"right\">Click here to continue with <a href=\"water_features_design\">DESIGN: Helping a client achieve their goal.</a></p>','',1236098761,3),(114,114,4,'DESIGN: Helping a client achieve their goal.','<p align=\"right\">Click here to continue with our <a href=\"water_features_construction\">great Construction Team.</a></p>','<p align=\"right\">Click here to continue with our <a href=\"water_features_construction\">great Construction Team.</a></p>','',1236098761,2),(115,115,4,'The Allgood Construction Team','<p align=\"right\">Click here to follow up with<a href=\"water_features_clients\"> our clients who have benefited from our services.</a></p>','<p align=\"right\">Click here to follow up with<a href=\"water_features_clients\"> our clients who have benefited from our services.</a></p>','',1236098761,2),(116,116,4,'Exceeding our clients expectations is our number one goal!','<p>Thank you for taking the time to learn about Allgood Outdoors and how we approach <em>The Art of Water Features!</em></p>','<p>Thank you for taking the time to learn about Allgood Outdoors and how we approach <em>The Art of Water Features!</em></p>','',1236098761,2),(112,112,4,'Water Features by Allgood','<p>&nbsp;[slideshow:2, rotate=2, blend=1, layout=bottom, name=Water Features, height=280, width=600, dir=|http://allgoodoutdoors.com/files/waterfeatureslideshow|]</p>','<p>&nbsp;[slideshow:2, rotate=2, blend=1, layout=bottom, name=Water Features, height=280, width=600, dir=|http://allgoodoutdoors.com/files/waterfeatureslideshow|]</p>','',1236098761,4),(24,24,4,'Employment Inquiry','<p>&nbsp;Interested in a career with Allgood Outdoors?&nbsp;Fill out this form!</p>','<p>&nbsp;Interested in a career with Allgood Outdoors?&nbsp;Fill out this form!</p>','',1235026771,2),(117,117,1,'Online Application','<p>There are only a few required questions on this form. 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Beeson\r\n\r\n<i>American Nurseryman, August 1991</i>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/files/AN0891thumbs_0.png\" width=\"700\" height=\"215\">\r\n\r\n<b>A Georgia designer and contractor team up to score a winning landscape in record time.</b>\r\n\r\nA bombed-out wasteland with tracked golf carts trundling through it this was Cla (pronounced \"Clay\") Allgood\'s humorous impression of the St. Ives Country Club when he began work there in spring 1990. Strewn with trucks, tools, piles of - but not a single - the site would have daunted any landscape contractor. But to top it off, the developer wanted this \"wasteland\" transformed into a world-class facility in time for the grand opening of the clubhouse - just three months after Allgood received the final plans.\r\n\r\nThe developer\'s intentions for the clubhouse were ambitious, to say the least. At 52,000 square feet, the $8 million structure was to be the centerpiece of the 2-year-old St. Ives golf course. 18-hole facility is located in Duluth, GA, an affluent, growing suburb northeast of Atlanta, GA.\r\n\r\nResidents of the 700-home St. Ives \"golf community,\" tucked into the rolling Appalachian foothills, would be able to gaze up at the clubhouse, which would be perched on the highest point in Fulton County.\r\n\r\nAllgood, president of Allgood Outdoors, a design/build and landscape management company in Alpharetta, GA, already had the maintenance contract for the partially completed residential community when clubhouse construction began. \"We actively tracked [its] progress,\" he says, and, when the opportunity arose, he put in a landscape contracting bid.\r\n\r\nLand Plus Associates Ltd., an Atlanta land planning and landscape architecture company, had been working with the developer, North Fulton Land Equistand Ltd., since the inception of the project. Says Alec Michaelides, vice president of Land Plus, \"We were recommended to the developer by the [clubhouse] architect. We began with the design of the frontage and main entrance, and the subdivision entry. As the project progressed, we got involved in site development.”\r\n\r\nFortunately, Allgood and Michaelides had worked together in the past and have always had a good relationship. Though deadline pressures and client demands might easily have strained that relationship, these collaborators say the project progressed smoothly.\r\n\r\nThis winning partnership led the Georgia Green Industry Association to honor the project with a 1991 Grand Award for commercial landscaping over $100,000.\r\n\r\nMutual understanding was the primary factor contributing to the job\'s success. Duane Marcus, Allgood\'s production manager, was the key supervisor at the site. Marcus, who has a master\'s degree in landscape architecture,worked well with Michaelides, who says, \"He knows how a landscape architect thinks. That made things a lot easier for us.”\r\n\r\nAllgood returns the compliment: [ Michaaelides] is very receptive.[He\'s] open to contractors\' viewpoints, and [he] spends a lot of time trying to understand our concerns.”\r\n\r\nAllgood and Michaelides faced their first challenge when the developer decided he wanted a water feature behind the clubhouse. He requested a brook, bordered with bright flowers, that would run beneath a golf cart path and spill through several waterfalls.\r\n\r\nIn front of the clubhouse, Michaelides had designed the landscape in an English country style, characterized by semiformal plantings, including massed plants and large, clipped hedges (photo,opposite). \"The whole concept was to give [the clubhouse] a residential feel,\" explains Michaelides.\r\n\r\nClearly, the water feature, as described by the developer, was not harmonious with a formal landscape. However, Michaelides says, \"We tried to blend it in. We considered it a fun feature - a little different from what people are used to seeing. But if we had done what [the developer] originally wanted, it would have looked like Disney World.\r\n\r\n\"He wanted too much variety of plant material. In the other areas, we had large masses of fewer varieties. So we had to tone it down. The transition is made fairly well, although, it I had to do it again, I’d probably simplify it even more.”\r\n\r\nAfter Michaelides created the initial design, Allgood applied his experience in engineering and building water features to complete the job. And it was no simple task. “We had to work between [three existing Pinus taeda] and several elevations,” Allgood relates. “We built a scale model with contour changes to show how it would blend in.” \r\n\r\nThe 3,500-square-foot feature consists of four waterfalls; the first is carbed into the side of a raised, functioning tee box on the tenth hold.\r\n\r\n“A retaining wall was installed, and then we piped the water through the wall. This is the source,” says Allgood. “Then it goes through a pond, under the golf cart path, [through a second waterfall] into another pool, over a shoal into a third pool and over a wall into the final level.” A 10-inch PVC equalizing pipe connects the pools.\r\n\r\n“The [golf cart] path wrapped through all these elevations,\" Allgood continues. \"We had to give the illusion that the last pool is below the level of the path - otherwise it wouldn\'t look natural - but it\'s actually several inches above.\" Michaelides and Allgood created this illusion simply by situating the pool as close as possible to the path.\r\n\r\nAn arching bridge faced with Tennesing stone carries the cart path over the water (photo, page 33).\r\n\r\nThe four levels have distinct personalities. \"Each waterfall is different by design,\" explains Allgood. \"We wanted to show the many actions of water.\" The first waterfall forms a smooth vertical sheet, the second skips down a staircase of boulders, the third is a free-running shoal, and the fourth tumbles over a tight architectural stair wall Allgood describes as less natural looking than the others (photo, page 33).\r\n\r\nThe result of Michaelides and Allgood\'s \"blending\" efforts is a somewhat rustic stream that manages to look at home on the well-manicured golf course. \"We could have built a totally [water feature],\" says Allgood, \"but it wouldn\'t have looked right coming out of a tee.”\r\n\r\nAllgood advises landscapers building water features to first find out whether the owners or developers want an outdoor aquarium or an outdoor pond. The difference, as he defines it, is that outdoor aquariums have perfectly clear water; outdoor ponds do not. Therefore, an outdoor aquarium requires more chemicals and more maintenance.\r\n\r\nSince the St. Ives developer wanted an outdoor pond, Allgood simulated a creek bottom by leaving the cement base rough, giving it the appearance of aggregate. He also finished the banks to resemble eroded mud. Finally, he stained the cement with seven earth-tone colors, enhancing the water\'s ability to reflect the sky and surrounding plants.\r\n\r\nTo complete the scene, workers used a crane to position weathered boulders - weighing up to 3 tons - in the water. The mature Pinus taeda helped \"age\" the water feature as well.\r\n\r\nAllgood soon found himself responsible for more than just the water feature. His company\'s bid for the landscaping had not been the lowest, he says, \"but [the developer] had been pleased with our performance.”\r\n\r\nAllgood won the contract and wasted no time getting to work. \"When they told us the time frame, we recommended starting the digging process,\" says Allgood. \"Every day was critical.” \r\n\r\nWith crews of up to 35 at a time. All 5,500 shrubs, 700 container trees and 138 large caliper trees specified in Michaelides\' design. Access problems forced workers to use an 80-ton crane to lower in some of the large plants.\r\n\r\nSince the clubhouse is located at the highest point in the county and is visible from a distance, the developer wanted to make sure the landscape was highly visible as well. In addition, he wanted the clubhouse to look as if it had been there for years, so Michaelides chose mostly large, mature specimen trees and shrubs.\r\n\r\n\"They didn\'t want to wait until the landscape came up to speed,\" says Michaelides, \"but we did have a budget, so the larger materials were placed in areas where they would make the most impact. That way they\'d get the most band for their buck.”\r\n\r\nTo make an impressive statement from the start, Michaelides placed the largest specimens - two 8- to 10-inch caliper Carpinus caroliniana (blue beech) - like sentinels on either side of the main entry walk.\r\n\r\n\"We wanted something unique,\" he says, “and [blue beeches] are seldom used in this area.”\r\n\r\nTwo 6-foot-diameter Buxus sempervirens, guarding either side of the porte cochere (covered driveway), were individually selected from old homesites in North and South Carolina.\r\n\r\nOther large specimen plants include 15-foot-high Ilex X `Nellie R. Stevens\', which were hand-dug from a remote area of north Georgia. At 12 feet across, these shrubs were used to fill expanses along the driveway and sides of the building (plan, page 34).\r\n\r\nAbout 99 percent of the shrubs are evergreen, but \"we also selected plants ,for seasonal interest,\" Michaelides points out. “We chose azaleas . . . and Viburnum X pragense, which has a white flower, for the spring, and Abelia X grandiflora for the summer. Fall color is provided by annuals. There\'s also a handful of maples, but most tree selections were made for form, shape and texture.\" \r\n\r\nShade trees chosen for the site were Quercus phellos, which is common in Georgia; Acer rubrum `Frank\'s Red\' (Red Sunset maple); and specimen 8inch-caliper Quercus rubra. \r\n\r\nMichaelides chose flowering trees with staggered blooming times: Pyrus callervana `Bradford\', Prunus yedoensis, Lagerstroemia indica `Tuscarora\', Malus `Indian Magic\' and Magnolia grandiflora `Brown Beauty\'.\r\n\r\nAllgood also installed approximately 250,000 square feet of T-419 Bermuda sod, a warm-season grass used frequently in the Southeast. Bermuda sod is drought-tolerant and heals quickly, says Michaelides. The developer ruled out seeding because the fast-approaching deadline would not have allowed enough time for the seed to form a thick, luxurious lawn.\r\n\r\nAnother reason for using sod, says Allgood, is that the best Bermuda grasses are not available in seed form. \r\n\r\nFor extra bursts of color. Michaelides specified nearly 2,000 square feet of annuals - along the driveway, in front of the clubhouse, at intersections in the parking lot, beside the porte cochere and around the water feature.\r\n\r\nThe entire project began and ended with the water feature. In fact, says Allgood, “we were planting [around the water feature] up to the last minute before the grand opening.\" The plants in that area were chosen for color and interest. In addition to annuals, they include masses of Juniperus conferta `Blue Pacific\', Prunus laurocerasus `Otto Luyken\', Iris kaempferi, Acer japonicum, Miscanthus sinensis `Gracillimus\', hybrid rhododendrons and variegated hostas (plan, page 32).\r\n\r\nThe altitude of the golf course and clubhouse makes the site susceptible to strong prevailing winds. To combat this problem and to block stray golf shots, the developer had a 1,400-foot-long \"golf ball buffer\'\' planted along the north edge of the 10th fairway, leading up to the building. The trees used in the buffer were 18- to 20 foot native Pinus taeda that had been scattered throughout the area. Workers dug the trees with a 90-inch tree spade and transplanted 10 to 15 feet apart.  \r\n\r\nMichaelides also designed the hardscape around the clubhouse, including the sidewalks, patios and cart paths. \"For cost reasons, we used mostly bufftone concrete,\" he says. \"On the rear patios and the men\'s grill patio, we used green slate as an accent border. The front walkway had granite pavers.\" The clubhouse\'s architect selected all hardscape materials, and the general contractor did the installation.\r\n\r\nWhile Allgood\'s crews were planting the large trees and shrubs, the general contractor was doing the rough grading. Soon, however, the grading began to fall behind schedule, and the developer hired Allgood to take over.\r\n\r\nTo protect the newly-planted trees from root damage during grading, Allgood put barbed wire fences around their bases. “We used [barbed wire] to show people we\'re serious that they need to stay away from the construction,\" says Allgood. Another reason, he says, is that barbed wire has better tension than the plastic mesh typically used on construction sites.\r\n\r\nAllgood also picked up the contract for the berm work. \"The berms were a challenge in that they had to be very carefully shaped,\" he says. In keeping with the formal style, the planting beds and berms have a precisely curvilinear, sculptured look.\r\n\r\nMichaelides hired Ronco Irrigation, Marietta, to prepare the irrigation plans and install the sprinkler system. Allgood\'s crews began planting the shrubs and ground covers as soon as the sprinkler installation was nearly complete.\r\n\r\nAnother subcontractor, Moonlighting Landscape Illuminations Inc., Dunwoody, designed and installed the night lighting. Crews positioned lights to illuminate the buildings and large trees, and to accent the waterfalls and certain plants.\r\n\r\nWorking side by side with other contractors was a tricky situation at times. Even trickier, according to Allgood, was having to yield to golfers. \"Whenever anyone was at the tee near the work site,\" he says, \"[the workers] would slow down production to respect [the golfer\'s] shot. We had to keep debris off the paths, and, if someone approached the worksite, we\'d pay attention.\"\r\n\r\nMichaelides relates that the golfers displayed a great deal of interest in the project and would often come up to ask questions. For their safety, the construction areas were flagged off, says Allgood. It was also important to keep the noise levels down so that the golfers would not be needlessly disturbed.\r\n\r\nWith the exception of one parking lot, which served as the construction staging area, the project was successfully completed by the grand opening date. Allgood and Michaelides admit St. Ives was a bigger project than each was accustomed to   the budget for the planting, water feature and sprinkler installation was $225,000; the water feature alone cost $50,000 - yet there have been few problems since the job was completed in June 1990.\r\n\r\nOne thing that has cropped up is typical in the Southeast, says Michaelides.\"Very often in this part of the country, there are drainage problems because of the heavy clay soils, and especially when there are several feet of clay used as fill,” he says.\r\n\r\nIn this situation, water will not percolate through the compacted soil, and the only solution is to put in an expensive  French drain.\r\n\r\n“When we can anticipate [drainage problems], we do,\" Michaelides explains. \"[At St. Ives], there was poor drainage near the left front of the building where we had created berms. [Now] we have to go back and install French drains. We have to remove the shrubs that are there - azaleas - because we lost half of them.”\r\n\r\nOther than the azaleas, Michaelides claims to have lost less than 1 percent of the plant material. Included was a group of rhododendrons that was \"probably getting to much sun,” says Allgood.\r\n\r\nSt. Ives\' own crews are presently doing the landscape maintenance. Allgood and Michaelides are concerned about how the recession may affect the country club\'s maintenance budget. They believe good maintenance is crucial for a landscape of this size.\r\n\r\nThe water feature, in particular, must be carefully maintained. \"[The maintenance crew] should be skimming the water, making sure the automatic fill device is working, periodically cleaning the skimmer baskets and pump baskets, backwashing the filter, adding fresh water and sometimes adding algicides,\" says Allgood. Although the water feature is a \"pond\" and not an \"aquarium,\" it still requires consistent care to keep  from becoming murky. \r\n\r\nToday, 14 months after finishing the job, Michaelides admits the project had its pros and cons. \"It was both an enjoyable and frustrating project,\" he says. \"We had a generous budget, and the developer appreciated the quality of our work, but the timetable was frustrating. Also, the developer liked to get personally involved in the project.”\r\n\r\nAllgood is pleased with the results for his company: \"We considered it a prestigious job in light of the quality of the design and the area,\" he says. \"It was a very visible job; it\'s really added to our credibility.”\r\n\r\nApparently, the visibility has paid off. \"We\'re working on our third golf club community now,” says Allgood.\r\n\r\nAnd the perks are enough to make a golfer drool with envy. Says Michaelides, \"Unfortunately, I\'m not a golfer, but we can play all the free golf we want.”','By Carole J. Beeson\r\n\r\n<i>American Nurseryman, August 1991</i>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/files/AN0891thumbs_0.png\" width=\"700\" height=\"215\">\r\n\r\n<b>A Georgia designer and contractor team up to score a winning landscape in record time.</b>\r\n\r\nA bombed-out wasteland with tracked golf carts trundling through it this was Cla (pronounced \"Clay\") Allgood\'s humorous impression of the St. Ives Country Club when he began work there in spring 1990. Strewn with trucks, tools, piles of - but not a single - the site would have daunted any landscape contractor. But to top it off, the developer wanted this \"wasteland\" transformed into a world-class facility in time for the grand opening of the clubhouse - just three months after Allgood received the final plans.\r\n\r\nThe developer\'s intentions for the clubhouse were ambitious, to say the least. At 52,000 square feet, the $8 million structure was to be the centerpiece of the 2-year-old St. Ives golf course. 18-hole facility is located in Duluth, GA, an affluent, growing suburb northeast of Atlanta, GA.\r\n\r\nResidents of the 700-home St. Ives \"golf community,\" tucked into the rolling Appalachian foothills, would be able to gaze up at the clubhouse, which would be perched on the highest point in Fulton County.\r\n\r\nAllgood, president of Allgood Outdoors, a design/build and landscape management company in Alpharetta, GA, already had the maintenance contract for the partially completed residential community when clubhouse construction began. \"We actively tracked [its] progress,\" he says, and, when the opportunity arose, he put in a landscape contracting bid.\r\n\r\nLand Plus Associates Ltd., an Atlanta land planning and landscape architecture company, had been working with the developer, North Fulton Land Equistand Ltd., since the inception of the project. Says Alec Michaelides, vice president of Land Plus, \"We were recommended to the developer by the [clubhouse] architect. We began with the design of the frontage and main entrance, and the subdivision entry. As the project progressed, we got involved in site development.”\r\n\r\nFortunately, Allgood and Michaelides had worked together in the past and have always had a good relationship. Though deadline pressures and client demands might easily have strained that relationship, these collaborators say the project progressed smoothly.\r\n\r\nThis winning partnership led the Georgia Green Industry Association to honor the project with a 1991 Grand Award for commercial landscaping over $100,000.\r\n\r\nMutual understanding was the primary factor contributing to the job\'s success. Duane Marcus, Allgood\'s production manager, was the key supervisor at the site. Marcus, who has a master\'s degree in landscape architecture,worked well with Michaelides, who says, \"He knows how a landscape architect thinks. That made things a lot easier for us.”\r\n\r\nAllgood returns the compliment: [ Michaaelides] is very receptive.[He\'s] open to contractors\' viewpoints, and [he] spends a lot of time trying to understand our concerns.”\r\n\r\nAllgood and Michaelides faced their first challenge when the developer decided he wanted a water feature behind the clubhouse. He requested a brook, bordered with bright flowers, that would run beneath a golf cart path and spill through several waterfalls.\r\n\r\nIn front of the clubhouse, Michaelides had designed the landscape in an English country style, characterized by semiformal plantings, including massed plants and large, clipped hedges (photo,opposite). \"The whole concept was to give [the clubhouse] a residential feel,\" explains Michaelides.\r\n\r\nClearly, the water feature, as described by the developer, was not harmonious with a formal landscape. However, Michaelides says, \"We tried to blend it in. We considered it a fun feature - a little different from what people are used to seeing. But if we had done what [the developer] originally wanted, it would have looked like Disney World.\r\n\r\n\"He wanted too much variety of plant material. In the other areas, we had large masses of fewer varieties. So we had to tone it down. The transition is made fairly well, although, it I had to do it again, I’d probably simplify it even more.”\r\n\r\nAfter Michaelides created the initial design, Allgood applied his experience in engineering and building water features to complete the job. And it was no simple task. “We had to work between [three existing Pinus taeda] and several elevations,” Allgood relates. “We built a scale model with contour changes to show how it would blend in.” \r\n\r\nThe 3,500-square-foot feature consists of four waterfalls; the first is carbed into the side of a raised, functioning tee box on the tenth hold.\r\n\r\n“A retaining wall was installed, and then we piped the water through the wall. This is the source,” says Allgood. “Then it goes through a pond, under the golf cart path, [through a second waterfall] into another pool, over a shoal into a third pool and over a wall into the final level.” A 10-inch PVC equalizing pipe connects the pools.\r\n\r\n“The [golf cart] path wrapped through all these elevations,\" Allgood continues. \"We had to give the illusion that the last pool is below the level of the path - otherwise it wouldn\'t look natural - but it\'s actually several inches above.\" Michaelides and Allgood created this illusion simply by situating the pool as close as possible to the path.\r\n\r\nAn arching bridge faced with Tennesing stone carries the cart path over the water (photo, page 33).\r\n\r\nThe four levels have distinct personalities. \"Each waterfall is different by design,\" explains Allgood. \"We wanted to show the many actions of water.\" The first waterfall forms a smooth vertical sheet, the second skips down a staircase of boulders, the third is a free-running shoal, and the fourth tumbles over a tight architectural stair wall Allgood describes as less natural looking than the others (photo, page 33).\r\n\r\nThe result of Michaelides and Allgood\'s \"blending\" efforts is a somewhat rustic stream that manages to look at home on the well-manicured golf course. \"We could have built a totally [water feature],\" says Allgood, \"but it wouldn\'t have looked right coming out of a tee.”\r\n\r\nAllgood advises landscapers building water features to first find out whether the owners or developers want an outdoor aquarium or an outdoor pond. The difference, as he defines it, is that outdoor aquariums have perfectly clear water; outdoor ponds do not. Therefore, an outdoor aquarium requires more chemicals and more maintenance.\r\n\r\nSince the St. Ives developer wanted an outdoor pond, Allgood simulated a creek bottom by leaving the cement base rough, giving it the appearance of aggregate. He also finished the banks to resemble eroded mud. Finally, he stained the cement with seven earth-tone colors, enhancing the water\'s ability to reflect the sky and surrounding plants.\r\n\r\nTo complete the scene, workers used a crane to position weathered boulders - weighing up to 3 tons - in the water. The mature Pinus taeda helped \"age\" the water feature as well.\r\n\r\nAllgood soon found himself responsible for more than just the water feature. His company\'s bid for the landscaping had not been the lowest, he says, \"but [the developer] had been pleased with our performance.”\r\n\r\nAllgood won the contract and wasted no time getting to work. \"When they told us the time frame, we recommended starting the digging process,\" says Allgood. \"Every day was critical.” \r\n\r\nWith crews of up to 35 at a time. All 5,500 shrubs, 700 container trees and 138 large caliper trees specified in Michaelides\' design. Access problems forced workers to use an 80-ton crane to lower in some of the large plants.\r\n\r\nSince the clubhouse is located at the highest point in the county and is visible from a distance, the developer wanted to make sure the landscape was highly visible as well. In addition, he wanted the clubhouse to look as if it had been there for years, so Michaelides chose mostly large, mature specimen trees and shrubs.\r\n\r\n\"They didn\'t want to wait until the landscape came up to speed,\" says Michaelides, \"but we did have a budget, so the larger materials were placed in areas where they would make the most impact. That way they\'d get the most band for their buck.”\r\n\r\nTo make an impressive statement from the start, Michaelides placed the largest specimens - two 8- to 10-inch caliper Carpinus caroliniana (blue beech) - like sentinels on either side of the main entry walk.\r\n\r\n\"We wanted something unique,\" he says, “and [blue beeches] are seldom used in this area.”\r\n\r\nTwo 6-foot-diameter Buxus sempervirens, guarding either side of the porte cochere (covered driveway), were individually selected from old homesites in North and South Carolina.\r\n\r\nOther large specimen plants include 15-foot-high Ilex X `Nellie R. Stevens\', which were hand-dug from a remote area of north Georgia. At 12 feet across, these shrubs were used to fill expanses along the driveway and sides of the building (plan, page 34).\r\n\r\nAbout 99 percent of the shrubs are evergreen, but \"we also selected plants ,for seasonal interest,\" Michaelides points out. “We chose azaleas . . . and Viburnum X pragense, which has a white flower, for the spring, and Abelia X grandiflora for the summer. Fall color is provided by annuals. There\'s also a handful of maples, but most tree selections were made for form, shape and texture.\" \r\n\r\nShade trees chosen for the site were Quercus phellos, which is common in Georgia; Acer rubrum `Frank\'s Red\' (Red Sunset maple); and specimen 8inch-caliper Quercus rubra. \r\n\r\nMichaelides chose flowering trees with staggered blooming times: Pyrus callervana `Bradford\', Prunus yedoensis, Lagerstroemia indica `Tuscarora\', Malus `Indian Magic\' and Magnolia grandiflora `Brown Beauty\'.\r\n\r\nAllgood also installed approximately 250,000 square feet of T-419 Bermuda sod, a warm-season grass used frequently in the Southeast. Bermuda sod is drought-tolerant and heals quickly, says Michaelides. The developer ruled out seeding because the fast-approaching deadline would not have allowed enough time for the seed to form a thick, luxurious lawn.\r\n\r\nAnother reason for using sod, says Allgood, is that the best Bermuda grasses are not available in seed form. \r\n\r\nFor extra bursts of color. Michaelides specified nearly 2,000 square feet of annuals - along the driveway, in front of the clubhouse, at intersections in the parking lot, beside the porte cochere and around the water feature.\r\n\r\nThe entire project began and ended with the water feature. In fact, says Allgood, “we were planting [around the water feature] up to the last minute before the grand opening.\" The plants in that area were chosen for color and interest. In addition to annuals, they include masses of Juniperus conferta `Blue Pacific\', Prunus laurocerasus `Otto Luyken\', Iris kaempferi, Acer japonicum, Miscanthus sinensis `Gracillimus\', hybrid rhododendrons and variegated hostas (plan, page 32).\r\n\r\nThe altitude of the golf course and clubhouse makes the site susceptible to strong prevailing winds. To combat this problem and to block stray golf shots, the developer had a 1,400-foot-long \"golf ball buffer\'\' planted along the north edge of the 10th fairway, leading up to the building. The trees used in the buffer were 18- to 20 foot native Pinus taeda that had been scattered throughout the area. Workers dug the trees with a 90-inch tree spade and transplanted 10 to 15 feet apart.  \r\n\r\nMichaelides also designed the hardscape around the clubhouse, including the sidewalks, patios and cart paths. \"For cost reasons, we used mostly bufftone concrete,\" he says. \"On the rear patios and the men\'s grill patio, we used green slate as an accent border. The front walkway had granite pavers.\" The clubhouse\'s architect selected all hardscape materials, and the general contractor did the installation.\r\n\r\nWhile Allgood\'s crews were planting the large trees and shrubs, the general contractor was doing the rough grading. Soon, however, the grading began to fall behind schedule, and the developer hired Allgood to take over.\r\n\r\nTo protect the newly-planted trees from root damage during grading, Allgood put barbed wire fences around their bases. “We used [barbed wire] to show people we\'re serious that they need to stay away from the construction,\" says Allgood. Another reason, he says, is that barbed wire has better tension than the plastic mesh typically used on construction sites.\r\n\r\nAllgood also picked up the contract for the berm work. \"The berms were a challenge in that they had to be very carefully shaped,\" he says. In keeping with the formal style, the planting beds and berms have a precisely curvilinear, sculptured look.\r\n\r\nMichaelides hired Ronco Irrigation, Marietta, to prepare the irrigation plans and install the sprinkler system. Allgood\'s crews began planting the shrubs and ground covers as soon as the sprinkler installation was nearly complete.\r\n\r\nAnother subcontractor, Moonlighting Landscape Illuminations Inc., Dunwoody, designed and installed the night lighting. Crews positioned lights to illuminate the buildings and large trees, and to accent the waterfalls and certain plants.\r\n\r\nWorking side by side with other contractors was a tricky situation at times. Even trickier, according to Allgood, was having to yield to golfers. \"Whenever anyone was at the tee near the work site,\" he says, \"[the workers] would slow down production to respect [the golfer\'s] shot. We had to keep debris off the paths, and, if someone approached the worksite, we\'d pay attention.\"\r\n\r\nMichaelides relates that the golfers displayed a great deal of interest in the project and would often come up to ask questions. For their safety, the construction areas were flagged off, says Allgood. It was also important to keep the noise levels down so that the golfers would not be needlessly disturbed.\r\n\r\nWith the exception of one parking lot, which served as the construction staging area, the project was successfully completed by the grand opening date. Allgood and Michaelides admit St. Ives was a bigger project than each was accustomed to   the budget for the planting, water feature and sprinkler installation was $225,000; the water feature alone cost $50,000 - yet there have been few problems since the job was completed in June 1990.\r\n\r\nOne thing that has cropped up is typical in the Southeast, says Michaelides.\"Very often in this part of the country, there are drainage problems because of the heavy clay soils, and especially when there are several feet of clay used as fill,” he says.\r\n\r\nIn this situation, water will not percolate through the compacted soil, and the only solution is to put in an expensive  French drain.\r\n\r\n“When we can anticipate [drainage problems], we do,\" Michaelides explains. \"[At St. Ives], there was poor drainage near the left front of the building where we had created berms. [Now] we have to go back and install French drains. We have to remove the shrubs that are there - azaleas - because we lost half of them.”\r\n\r\nOther than the azaleas, Michaelides claims to have lost less than 1 percent of the plant material. Included was a group of rhododendrons that was \"probably getting to much sun,” says Allgood.\r\n\r\nSt. Ives\' own crews are presently doing the landscape maintenance. Allgood and Michaelides are concerned about how the recession may affect the country club\'s maintenance budget. They believe good maintenance is crucial for a landscape of this size.\r\n\r\nThe water feature, in particular, must be carefully maintained. \"[The maintenance crew] should be skimming the water, making sure the automatic fill device is working, periodically cleaning the skimmer baskets and pump baskets, backwashing the filter, adding fresh water and sometimes adding algicides,\" says Allgood. Although the water feature is a \"pond\" and not an \"aquarium,\" it still requires consistent care to keep  from becoming murky. \r\n\r\nToday, 14 months after finishing the job, Michaelides admits the project had its pros and cons. \"It was both an enjoyable and frustrating project,\" he says. \"We had a generous budget, and the developer appreciated the quality of our work, but the timetable was frustrating. Also, the developer liked to get personally involved in the project.”\r\n\r\nAllgood is pleased with the results for his company: \"We considered it a prestigious job in light of the quality of the design and the area,\" he says. \"It was a very visible job; it\'s really added to our credibility.”\r\n\r\nApparently, the visibility has paid off. \"We\'re working on our third golf club community now,” says Allgood.\r\n\r\nAnd the perks are enough to make a golfer drool with envy. Says Michaelides, \"Unfortunately, I\'m not a golfer, but we can play all the free golf we want.”','',1246475948,2),(119,119,6,'Beautiful Perennials ','<p>By Lyn Hayes, Forsyth County Master Gardener</p>\r\n<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, May 2007</i>  </p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"319\" src=\"/files/BeautiPerennialsLynTL507thu.png\" alt=\"\" /></p>\r\n<p>Gardening with perennials can be very rewarding. They can transform your landscape into a beautiful setting where you can enjoy the color and have a deep satisfaction that you have created something wonderful.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>What is a Perennial?</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nHerbaceous perennials are plants that grow and flower during one season, die back and spend the winter as dormant roots and then burst back to life in the spring with wonderful new growth. They continue this process through the years and can eventually be divided to create additional gardens throughout your landscape. I am a big proponent of &ldquo;plant it once&rdquo;.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPerennials are available in a wide variety of colors to choose from as well as size and shape. Try to picture what kind of garden you want to create. An English cottage garden is typically made up of a loose design with a combination of perennials, annuals, vegetables, and herbs. You may choose to have a garden with more structure. Take into account that perennial plantings can live in the space you plant them for many years when developing and planting your garden plan. <br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Selecting Perennials</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nBecause perennials die back in the winter, the best time to buy them is in the spring. Look for strong, healthy looking plants with rich green leaves or plump growth buds. Avoid plants with pale foliage or reddish brown rust spots. Read the tags for blooming time and size of plant. This will help with placement of the plant when combining it with other plants to have an ever blooming garden. <br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Plant with Variety</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo achieve a successful perennial garden, develop a full palette of color. Start with strong plants such as sedum, daylily, yarrow, and other tireless plants that have staying power. Always consider shape and texture not just blooms. Grouping of grasses and sedums can make your flowering perennials &ldquo;pop&rdquo; with the contrast. I love to group darks and lights next to each other as it lends interest and beauty to any garden.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCombine early bloomers for impact. Arrange the early flowering plants in clusters combined with those of similar colors and watering needs. Group the plants in large enough quantities to make a statement. Dotting single plants throughout the bed will not have near the impact.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nUse the following brief list to help you get started. Be creative; make a plan and a planting list. Think of your landscape as a three season garden, and as always, before you purchase plants speak to the nursery sales staff if you have any planting questions. <br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Sun Lovers</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nYarrow <br />\r\nDaylily<br />\r\nHollyhock<br />\r\nJoe-Pye weed<br />\r\nBellflower<br />\r\nBee Balm<br />\r\nButterfly Weed<br />\r\nCoreopsis<br />\r\nDianthus<br />\r\nFoxglove<br />\r\nGaura<br />\r\nGerbera Daisy<br />\r\nShasta Daisy<br />\r\nTritoma (Red Hot Poker)<br />\r\nPurple Coneflower<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Shade Lovers</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nHosta<br />\r\nCoral Bells<br />\r\nTassel Fern<br />\r\nJapanese Fern<br />\r\nPeacock Moss<br />\r\nOrnamental <br />\r\nDeadnettle<br />\r\nBleeding Heart<br />\r\nHelleborus<br />\r\nAjuga <br />\r\nColumbine<br />\r\nPrimrose<br />\r\nLungwort</p>','<p>By Lyn Hayes, Forsyth County Master Gardener</p>\r\n<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, May 2007</i>  </p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"319\" src=\"/files/BeautiPerennialsLynTL507thu.png\" alt=\"\" /></p>\r\n<p>Gardening with perennials can be very rewarding. They can transform your landscape into a beautiful setting where you can enjoy the color and have a deep satisfaction that you have created something wonderful.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>What is a Perennial?</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nHerbaceous perennials are plants that grow and flower during one season, die back and spend the winter as dormant roots and then burst back to life in the spring with wonderful new growth. They continue this process through the years and can eventually be divided to create additional gardens throughout your landscape. I am a big proponent of &ldquo;plant it once&rdquo;.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPerennials are available in a wide variety of colors to choose from as well as size and shape. Try to picture what kind of garden you want to create. An English cottage garden is typically made up of a loose design with a combination of perennials, annuals, vegetables, and herbs. You may choose to have a garden with more structure. Take into account that perennial plantings can live in the space you plant them for many years when developing and planting your garden plan. <br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Selecting Perennials</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nBecause perennials die back in the winter, the best time to buy them is in the spring. Look for strong, healthy looking plants with rich green leaves or plump growth buds. Avoid plants with pale foliage or reddish brown rust spots. Read the tags for blooming time and size of plant. This will help with placement of the plant when combining it with other plants to have an ever blooming garden. <br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Plant with Variety</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo achieve a successful perennial garden, develop a full palette of color. Start with strong plants such as sedum, daylily, yarrow, and other tireless plants that have staying power. Always consider shape and texture not just blooms. Grouping of grasses and sedums can make your flowering perennials &ldquo;pop&rdquo; with the contrast. I love to group darks and lights next to each other as it lends interest and beauty to any garden.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCombine early bloomers for impact. Arrange the early flowering plants in clusters combined with those of similar colors and watering needs. Group the plants in large enough quantities to make a statement. Dotting single plants throughout the bed will not have near the impact.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nUse the following brief list to help you get started. Be creative; make a plan and a planting list. Think of your landscape as a three season garden, and as always, before you purchase plants speak to the nursery sales staff if you have any planting questions. <br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Sun Lovers</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nYarrow <br />\r\nDaylily<br />\r\nHollyhock<br />\r\nJoe-Pye weed<br />\r\nBellflower<br />\r\nBee Balm<br />\r\nButterfly Weed<br />\r\nCoreopsis<br />\r\nDianthus<br />\r\nFoxglove<br />\r\nGaura<br />\r\nGerbera Daisy<br />\r\nShasta Daisy<br />\r\nTritoma (Red Hot Poker)<br />\r\nPurple Coneflower<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Shade Lovers</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nHosta<br />\r\nCoral Bells<br />\r\nTassel Fern<br />\r\nJapanese Fern<br />\r\nPeacock Moss<br />\r\nOrnamental <br />\r\nDeadnettle<br />\r\nBleeding Heart<br />\r\nHelleborus<br />\r\nAjuga <br />\r\nColumbine<br />\r\nPrimrose<br />\r\nLungwort</p>','',1246549663,2),(120,120,6,'The Buzz About Bees','<p>By Lyn Hayes, Forsyth County Master Gardener</p>\r\n<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, March 2008</i></p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"473\" alt=\"\" src=\"/files/BuzzAbtBeesLynTL308thumbs.png\" /></p>\r\n<p><b>The honeybee population is declining at an alarming rate.</b></p>\r\n<p>As a Master Gardener, I receive many emails regarding informational workshops, seminars, and classes on a large variety of topics offered throughout the area. Lately I have received many emails on the topic of bees and beekeeping. This inspired me to find out more on this subject.   </p>\r\n<p>For instance, did you know that honeybees can fly up to two miles for nectar and pollen? Did you also know that there is only one queen bee in a hive of up to 70,000, and she can lay up to 2,000 eggs a day?   </p>\r\n<p>These are all very interesting facts, but do you realize how vital the honeybee is to our agricultural crops and that there has been a major decrease in their population?   </p>\r\n<p>According to a study done by Cornell University, the estimated value of the honeybee pollination to U.S. agriculture is more than $14 billion annually.   </p>\r\n<p>It is interesting to note that one out of every three mouthfuls of food you eat is a direct result of bee pollination. A lengthy list of foods cannot grow without the assistance of honeybees: carrots, onions, cucumbers, broccoli, pumpkins, squash, apples, blueberries, avocados, almonds, and cherries. The 2006/2007 total production value of almonds exceeded $2 billion; each and every almond depends on honeybees for pollination. </p>\r\n<p>In Georgia, there has always been a strong emphasis on bees and beekeeping. From the North Georgia apple crop to the Southern Georgia squash, watermelon, and cantaloupe crops, much of our state\'s agricultural industry depends on the honeybee. Accordingly, farmers pay close attention to the bee population.   </p>\r\n<p>Since 2006, there has been serious concern about our bee colonies. It\'s estimated that 40 to 50 percent of commercially kept hives are being lost each year. The seemingly healthy bees are simply abandoning the hives. The name the researchers have given this mass disappearance is &quot;Colony Collapse Disorder&quot; (CCD).   </p>\r\n<p>It is unclear why bees are abandoning their hives, however many scientists believe it is a combination of several factors.   </p>\r\n<p>It is speculated that something may be making the bees sick. Included in this theory is exposure to pesticides, an inadequate food supply, and a new virus that targets a bees\' immune system.   </p>\r\n<p>Currently, research continues into exactly what is causing the bees\' distress. In the meantime, additional beekeepers are needed, and there are simple ways each of us can aid our ailing bee population.</p>\r\n<p><b>Bee proactive</b></p>\r\n<p>Plant a landscape to encourage bees to visit. Because there are at least 16 different types of bees, a variety of plants is recommended. Plant flowers of various colors that vary in shape.  </p>\r\n<p>Plant a landscape that blooms throughout the year; this provides a year-round food supply for the bees. Native plants will thrive in our Georgia climate, have a better chance of survival, and provide pollen and nectar for the bees to eat.</p>\r\n<p><b>Bee aware of pesticides</b></p>\r\n<p>There are so many options now for organic pest control. Since a majority of scientists believe that chemical pesticides are a major contributor to CCD, we should use organic methods whenever possible. If you must use a targeted pesticide, apply it at night when the bees are dormant.</p>\r\n<p><b>Bee excited about pollen</b></p>\r\n<p>Pollen is bee food. Recently developed genetically engineered organisms (GMOs) include plants that don\'t produce pollen, bees\' essential source of nutrition. Such plants don\'t occur naturally in nature and trick bees into thinking they\'ll find food, but leave them hungry. Avoid GMO plants, and plant true flowers. Did you know that flower pollen is not a major contributor to most of the allergies people suffer from?</p>\r\n<p><b>Bee a beekeeper</b></p>\r\n<p>This is a very fascinating hobby and certainly helpful to our environment. By starting your own hive you can enjoy the benefits from the honey that it will produce. Honey is a pure food source containing large amounts of vitamin A, B, and C. The valuable nutrients that are contained in honey are excellent for the digestive system. The list of the benefits of honey is long. </p>\r\n<p>Research beekeeping thoroughly, and learn as much as you can before embarking on such a project. Classes are offered, and clubs are available throughout the area. The local chapter of Forsyth County Beekeepers meets at Orwell Middle School at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of every month.  </p>\r\n<p>Bee helpful and bee careful!</p>','<p>By Lyn Hayes, Forsyth County Master Gardener</p>\r\n<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, March 2008</i></p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"473\" alt=\"\" src=\"/files/BuzzAbtBeesLynTL308thumbs.png\" /></p>\r\n<p><b>The honeybee population is declining at an alarming rate.</b></p>\r\n<p>As a Master Gardener, I receive many emails regarding informational workshops, seminars, and classes on a large variety of topics offered throughout the area. Lately I have received many emails on the topic of bees and beekeeping. This inspired me to find out more on this subject.   </p>\r\n<p>For instance, did you know that honeybees can fly up to two miles for nectar and pollen? Did you also know that there is only one queen bee in a hive of up to 70,000, and she can lay up to 2,000 eggs a day?   </p>\r\n<p>These are all very interesting facts, but do you realize how vital the honeybee is to our agricultural crops and that there has been a major decrease in their population?   </p>\r\n<p>According to a study done by Cornell University, the estimated value of the honeybee pollination to U.S. agriculture is more than $14 billion annually.   </p>\r\n<p>It is interesting to note that one out of every three mouthfuls of food you eat is a direct result of bee pollination. A lengthy list of foods cannot grow without the assistance of honeybees: carrots, onions, cucumbers, broccoli, pumpkins, squash, apples, blueberries, avocados, almonds, and cherries. The 2006/2007 total production value of almonds exceeded $2 billion; each and every almond depends on honeybees for pollination. </p>\r\n<p>In Georgia, there has always been a strong emphasis on bees and beekeeping. From the North Georgia apple crop to the Southern Georgia squash, watermelon, and cantaloupe crops, much of our state\'s agricultural industry depends on the honeybee. Accordingly, farmers pay close attention to the bee population.   </p>\r\n<p>Since 2006, there has been serious concern about our bee colonies. It\'s estimated that 40 to 50 percent of commercially kept hives are being lost each year. The seemingly healthy bees are simply abandoning the hives. The name the researchers have given this mass disappearance is &quot;Colony Collapse Disorder&quot; (CCD).   </p>\r\n<p>It is unclear why bees are abandoning their hives, however many scientists believe it is a combination of several factors.   </p>\r\n<p>It is speculated that something may be making the bees sick. Included in this theory is exposure to pesticides, an inadequate food supply, and a new virus that targets a bees\' immune system.   </p>\r\n<p>Currently, research continues into exactly what is causing the bees\' distress. In the meantime, additional beekeepers are needed, and there are simple ways each of us can aid our ailing bee population.</p>\r\n<p><b>Bee proactive</b></p>\r\n<p>Plant a landscape to encourage bees to visit. Because there are at least 16 different types of bees, a variety of plants is recommended. Plant flowers of various colors that vary in shape.  </p>\r\n<p>Plant a landscape that blooms throughout the year; this provides a year-round food supply for the bees. Native plants will thrive in our Georgia climate, have a better chance of survival, and provide pollen and nectar for the bees to eat.</p>\r\n<p><b>Bee aware of pesticides</b></p>\r\n<p>There are so many options now for organic pest control. Since a majority of scientists believe that chemical pesticides are a major contributor to CCD, we should use organic methods whenever possible. If you must use a targeted pesticide, apply it at night when the bees are dormant.</p>\r\n<p><b>Bee excited about pollen</b></p>\r\n<p>Pollen is bee food. Recently developed genetically engineered organisms (GMOs) include plants that don\'t produce pollen, bees\' essential source of nutrition. Such plants don\'t occur naturally in nature and trick bees into thinking they\'ll find food, but leave them hungry. Avoid GMO plants, and plant true flowers. Did you know that flower pollen is not a major contributor to most of the allergies people suffer from?</p>\r\n<p><b>Bee a beekeeper</b></p>\r\n<p>This is a very fascinating hobby and certainly helpful to our environment. By starting your own hive you can enjoy the benefits from the honey that it will produce. Honey is a pure food source containing large amounts of vitamin A, B, and C. The valuable nutrients that are contained in honey are excellent for the digestive system. The list of the benefits of honey is long. </p>\r\n<p>Research beekeeping thoroughly, and learn as much as you can before embarking on such a project. Classes are offered, and clubs are available throughout the area. The local chapter of Forsyth County Beekeepers meets at Orwell Middle School at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of every month.  </p>\r\n<p>Bee helpful and bee careful!</p>','',1246546204,2),(125,125,6,'Yumm... Fresh Veggies','<p>By Lyn Hayes, Forsyth County Master Gardener</p>\r\n<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, April 2007</i>  </p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"313\" src=\"/files/FreshVeggiesLynTL407thumbs.png\" alt=\"\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong>Vegetable Gardening 101</strong><br />\r\n<br />\r\nConsidering planting a vegetable garden this year? Be sure to ask yourself these questions first: Who will be doing the work? Will this be a family endeavor or will you be handling the hoe alone in between camping, vacations and swimming practice? <br />\r\n<br />\r\nHow do you plan to use the produce from your garden? If you plan to can, freeze, dry, or store part of your produce, this will be a factor not only in planning the size of your garden, but also in selecting varieties. Some varieties have better &ldquo;keeping quality&rdquo; than others. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlan your garden on paper or your computer first. Draw a map showing placement and spacing of your crops. If you want a full season garden, you will want to set up a spring/summer and fall plan.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Select a Proper Site</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nA vegetable garden should be in a site where it will receive a minimum 6 to 8 hours of full sunlight. Early morning sun is important to dry dew from the leaves. Tall and trellised crops should be planted on the north side of the garden so they won\'t shade the shorter vegetables. The site should be in a convenient location so the garden can be observed frequently for insect, disease, weed problems, and have easy access to water.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Soil Preparation</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nSoil is very important in growing a successful garden. It may be necessary to &ldquo;sweeten the soil&rdquo; because the acid level is too high. Lime can be used for this purpose. In order to get the most out of the nutrients in the soil, a proper pH of 6.0 to 6.5 needs to be maintained. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nLime - Apply the lime at the rate that is recommended from the test. Georgia soils are deficient in magnesium. Dolomitic lime, which contains magnesium as well as calcium, is recommended. You should apply the lime 2-3 months prior to planting to allow sufficient time for the lime to adjust your soil pH. Lime reacts slowly. Incorporation of lime into the top eight inches of soil will speed up the process.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nOrganic Matter - Materials such as manure, compost, peat moss, leaves, and green plant material should be added at least one month prior to planting and worked into the soil. When organic materials break down and decay, the residue is called humus. Humus improves soil structure and the soils ability to hold water and nutrients. Fresh material applied at the time of planting can interfere with the seed germination or injure newly planted transplants.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Fertilization</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlacement, amount, and the time of application of fertilizer are all very important. Vegetables are classified in three groups based on fertilizer needs (heavy, medium, and light feeders). <br />\r\n<br />\r\nHeavy feeders require four or five lbs. of 10-10-10 or equivalent per 100 square feet. These include: tomatoes, Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, and cabbage.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMedium feeders require 2.25 - 3.5 lbs. of fertilizer per 100 square feet. These include: snap beans, carrots, cucumber and the majority of other vegetables.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe only light feeder, which requires about 1.5 lbs. of fertilizer per 100 square feet, is the southern pea.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nBasic fertilizer should contain N-P-K (nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium). Nitrogen is great for top growth, Phosphorus is great for the root of the plant, and Potassium is good for the overall health of the plant.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Irrigation</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor any garden to be successful, it needs adequate water. Overhead watering in a vegetable garden is the biggest mistake people make in setting up their garden plot. The spray on the leaves and the splash from the soil lead to fungus and disease problems. The best and most efficient way to water is through drip irrigation system or soaker hoses. This provides your plants with direct water to the root with little evaporation. Watering should be done between the hours of 9:00 pm and 9:00 am. Gardens normally need one to two inches of water each week during the growing season. The two periods that are most critical to the growth cycle are the first two weeks of growth and during the bloom/fruit period. Watering is vital to ensure a satisfactory root system. Remember to check watering restrictions in your area. <br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Crop Rotation</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe term crop rotation should not be confused with succession planting, which is the planting of different crops in the same place in the garden in a single season. An example of that are early English peas followed by a later crop of cucumbers.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCrop rotation refers to planting different crops in a particular space in the garden from one year to the next. Changing the type of crop you plant in a certain spot from year to year will help minimize the development of soil borne diseases. It will also aid in managing soil fertility. Many insects depend on certain types of plants to survive and by moving your crop from one place to another you are cutting off their food source. Because your space may be limited and your garden needs to remain in the same place each year, crop rotation is important. <br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Insects</b></p>\r\n<p><br />\r\nIn spite of what you might believe, only 3% of all insects are classified as &ldquo;Pests&rdquo;.  To avoid the infestation of insects: <br />\r\n<br />\r\n&middot; Inspect your garden often<br />\r\n&middot; Keep your garden free of infected plants<br />\r\n&middot; Remove old mulch materials and re-apply new matter<br />\r\n&middot; Try to avoid &ldquo;over use&rdquo; of chemical products that kill insects.  These products also kill the beneficial insects<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNow, plant yourself a garden! Read your seed labels. Read your plant tags. Watch your spacing and don&rsquo;t over buy. Planting can be so fun we tend to over-do it. Be wise and enjoy!<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSources: Georgia Master Gardener Handbook, Walter Reeves &amp; Felder Rushing &ldquo;The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book</p>','<p>By Lyn Hayes, Forsyth County Master Gardener</p>\r\n<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, April 2007</i>  </p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"313\" src=\"/files/FreshVeggiesLynTL407thumbs.png\" alt=\"\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong>Vegetable Gardening 101</strong><br />\r\n<br />\r\nConsidering planting a vegetable garden this year? Be sure to ask yourself these questions first: Who will be doing the work? Will this be a family endeavor or will you be handling the hoe alone in between camping, vacations and swimming practice? <br />\r\n<br />\r\nHow do you plan to use the produce from your garden? If you plan to can, freeze, dry, or store part of your produce, this will be a factor not only in planning the size of your garden, but also in selecting varieties. Some varieties have better &ldquo;keeping quality&rdquo; than others. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlan your garden on paper or your computer first. Draw a map showing placement and spacing of your crops. If you want a full season garden, you will want to set up a spring/summer and fall plan.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Select a Proper Site</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nA vegetable garden should be in a site where it will receive a minimum 6 to 8 hours of full sunlight. Early morning sun is important to dry dew from the leaves. Tall and trellised crops should be planted on the north side of the garden so they won\'t shade the shorter vegetables. The site should be in a convenient location so the garden can be observed frequently for insect, disease, weed problems, and have easy access to water.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Soil Preparation</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nSoil is very important in growing a successful garden. It may be necessary to &ldquo;sweeten the soil&rdquo; because the acid level is too high. Lime can be used for this purpose. In order to get the most out of the nutrients in the soil, a proper pH of 6.0 to 6.5 needs to be maintained. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nLime - Apply the lime at the rate that is recommended from the test. Georgia soils are deficient in magnesium. Dolomitic lime, which contains magnesium as well as calcium, is recommended. You should apply the lime 2-3 months prior to planting to allow sufficient time for the lime to adjust your soil pH. Lime reacts slowly. Incorporation of lime into the top eight inches of soil will speed up the process.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nOrganic Matter - Materials such as manure, compost, peat moss, leaves, and green plant material should be added at least one month prior to planting and worked into the soil. When organic materials break down and decay, the residue is called humus. Humus improves soil structure and the soils ability to hold water and nutrients. Fresh material applied at the time of planting can interfere with the seed germination or injure newly planted transplants.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Fertilization</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlacement, amount, and the time of application of fertilizer are all very important. Vegetables are classified in three groups based on fertilizer needs (heavy, medium, and light feeders). <br />\r\n<br />\r\nHeavy feeders require four or five lbs. of 10-10-10 or equivalent per 100 square feet. These include: tomatoes, Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, and cabbage.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMedium feeders require 2.25 - 3.5 lbs. of fertilizer per 100 square feet. These include: snap beans, carrots, cucumber and the majority of other vegetables.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe only light feeder, which requires about 1.5 lbs. of fertilizer per 100 square feet, is the southern pea.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nBasic fertilizer should contain N-P-K (nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium). Nitrogen is great for top growth, Phosphorus is great for the root of the plant, and Potassium is good for the overall health of the plant.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Irrigation</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor any garden to be successful, it needs adequate water. Overhead watering in a vegetable garden is the biggest mistake people make in setting up their garden plot. The spray on the leaves and the splash from the soil lead to fungus and disease problems. The best and most efficient way to water is through drip irrigation system or soaker hoses. This provides your plants with direct water to the root with little evaporation. Watering should be done between the hours of 9:00 pm and 9:00 am. Gardens normally need one to two inches of water each week during the growing season. The two periods that are most critical to the growth cycle are the first two weeks of growth and during the bloom/fruit period. Watering is vital to ensure a satisfactory root system. Remember to check watering restrictions in your area. <br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Crop Rotation</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe term crop rotation should not be confused with succession planting, which is the planting of different crops in the same place in the garden in a single season. An example of that are early English peas followed by a later crop of cucumbers.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCrop rotation refers to planting different crops in a particular space in the garden from one year to the next. Changing the type of crop you plant in a certain spot from year to year will help minimize the development of soil borne diseases. It will also aid in managing soil fertility. Many insects depend on certain types of plants to survive and by moving your crop from one place to another you are cutting off their food source. Because your space may be limited and your garden needs to remain in the same place each year, crop rotation is important. <br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Insects</b></p>\r\n<p><br />\r\nIn spite of what you might believe, only 3% of all insects are classified as &ldquo;Pests&rdquo;.  To avoid the infestation of insects: <br />\r\n<br />\r\n&middot; Inspect your garden often<br />\r\n&middot; Keep your garden free of infected plants<br />\r\n&middot; Remove old mulch materials and re-apply new matter<br />\r\n&middot; Try to avoid &ldquo;over use&rdquo; of chemical products that kill insects.  These products also kill the beneficial insects<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNow, plant yourself a garden! Read your seed labels. Read your plant tags. Watch your spacing and don&rsquo;t over buy. Planting can be so fun we tend to over-do it. Be wise and enjoy!<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSources: Georgia Master Gardener Handbook, Walter Reeves &amp; Felder Rushing &ldquo;The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book</p>','',1246551195,2),(121,121,6,'Water gardening is a sustainable pastime','<p>By Paula Biles  </p>\r\n<p><i>Garden Center, October 2008</i>    </p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"182\" src=\"/files/GardenCenterMag1008thumbs.png\" alt=\"\" /></p>\r\n<p><b>Educate customers on the environmental pluses of ponds</b>  </p>\r\n<p>In today\'s technology-laden world, it\'s getting harder to connect people with nature, especially as available time, discretionary budgets and the size of home lots decline. Wouldn\'t it be wonderful for your nursery to have a people magnet that\'s nature friendly and shows how everything is connected to everything else?   </p>\r\n<p>A pond or water garden can be that magnet, while also serving as an excellent example of sustainable gardening.   Aquatic displays make people put away their cell phones, relax and envision such an oasis in their own yard. </p>\r\n<p>Every culture finds ways to include water features into its distinctive landscape style. The allure of water is as powerful today as it was 2,000 years ago. Even if you don\'t sell or install ponds, having a water feature at your garden center makes an important statement. It helps visitors unwind. It shows your connectedness to nature and changes your nursery from a store to a destination.   </p>\r\n<p><b>Conservation, sustainability on display</b>  </p>\r\n<p>Water gardens conserve natural resources in numerous, but often hidden, ways. Ponds are closed systems that retain and recirculate water, so they use much less water than other types of gardens. The only loss is from evaporation. Aquatic plants would appear to use lots of water but, since they\'re sitting in a wet ecosystem, they actually use far less than terrestrial plants.   </p>\r\n<p>Another way ponds are sustainable is they use little or no pesticides. Aquatic plants are susceptible to few pests, which can be controlled by a squirt of water or biological methods. Even mosquito larvae can be eliminated with a few fish or natural bacteria.   </p>\r\n<p>Low fertilizer needs are another environmental advantage of water gardens. Compact fertilizer tablets are placed into the containers where plants are rooted. This prevents runoff into waterways.  </p>\r\n<p>Water features attract people as well as birds, insects and wildlife. All wildlife sanctuaries need a source of water. So one of the best ways to encourage biodiversity and support local fauna is to have a pond. This is especially important in urban areas that are home to an increasingly endangered form of animal life - kids who play outdoors and experience nature firsthand. </p>\r\n<p>Pond liner material has the largest negative impact on the Earth\'s resources. The next highest impact is when chemicals are used to control algae. Luckily there are several highly effective biological control methods, including biofilters and heavy plantings. This is the area where customers need the most education on reducing the environmental impact of ponds.   </p>\r\n<p>Pond owners want to do their part for the environment. Become a leader and explain how ponds are sustainable. Use signage, handouts, seminars, Web sites and blogs. Teach about the individual components, the overall ecosystem and how both affect the environment. Explain the choices pond owners have, and help customers take actions that make a measurable difference in how we use our Earth\'s resources.  Paula Biles is a writer/photographer specializing in aquatic plants. She\'s a regular contributor to both trade and hobbyist publications. Biles is also co-author of &quot;The Lotus&quot; and former executive director of the International Waterlily &amp; Water Gardening Society. She can be reached at (947) 758-2926.</p>','<p>By Paula Biles  </p>\r\n<p><i>Garden Center, October 2008</i>    </p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"182\" src=\"/files/GardenCenterMag1008thumbs.png\" alt=\"\" /></p>\r\n<p><b>Educate customers on the environmental pluses of ponds</b>  </p>\r\n<p>In today\'s technology-laden world, it\'s getting harder to connect people with nature, especially as available time, discretionary budgets and the size of home lots decline. Wouldn\'t it be wonderful for your nursery to have a people magnet that\'s nature friendly and shows how everything is connected to everything else?   </p>\r\n<p>A pond or water garden can be that magnet, while also serving as an excellent example of sustainable gardening.   Aquatic displays make people put away their cell phones, relax and envision such an oasis in their own yard. </p>\r\n<p>Every culture finds ways to include water features into its distinctive landscape style. The allure of water is as powerful today as it was 2,000 years ago. Even if you don\'t sell or install ponds, having a water feature at your garden center makes an important statement. It helps visitors unwind. It shows your connectedness to nature and changes your nursery from a store to a destination.   </p>\r\n<p><b>Conservation, sustainability on display</b>  </p>\r\n<p>Water gardens conserve natural resources in numerous, but often hidden, ways. Ponds are closed systems that retain and recirculate water, so they use much less water than other types of gardens. The only loss is from evaporation. Aquatic plants would appear to use lots of water but, since they\'re sitting in a wet ecosystem, they actually use far less than terrestrial plants.   </p>\r\n<p>Another way ponds are sustainable is they use little or no pesticides. Aquatic plants are susceptible to few pests, which can be controlled by a squirt of water or biological methods. Even mosquito larvae can be eliminated with a few fish or natural bacteria.   </p>\r\n<p>Low fertilizer needs are another environmental advantage of water gardens. Compact fertilizer tablets are placed into the containers where plants are rooted. This prevents runoff into waterways.  </p>\r\n<p>Water features attract people as well as birds, insects and wildlife. All wildlife sanctuaries need a source of water. So one of the best ways to encourage biodiversity and support local fauna is to have a pond. This is especially important in urban areas that are home to an increasingly endangered form of animal life - kids who play outdoors and experience nature firsthand. </p>\r\n<p>Pond liner material has the largest negative impact on the Earth\'s resources. The next highest impact is when chemicals are used to control algae. Luckily there are several highly effective biological control methods, including biofilters and heavy plantings. This is the area where customers need the most education on reducing the environmental impact of ponds.   </p>\r\n<p>Pond owners want to do their part for the environment. Become a leader and explain how ponds are sustainable. Use signage, handouts, seminars, Web sites and blogs. Teach about the individual components, the overall ecosystem and how both affect the environment. Explain the choices pond owners have, and help customers take actions that make a measurable difference in how we use our Earth\'s resources.  Paula Biles is a writer/photographer specializing in aquatic plants. She\'s a regular contributor to both trade and hobbyist publications. Biles is also co-author of &quot;The Lotus&quot; and former executive director of the International Waterlily &amp; Water Gardening Society. She can be reached at (947) 758-2926.</p>','',1246546641,2),(122,122,6,'Articles','<table width=\"560\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td colspan=\"3\" class=\"pageName\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><strong>Allgood Outdoors in the Press</strong></font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td class=\"pageName\">&nbsp;</td>\r\n    <td>&nbsp;</td>\r\n    <td>&nbsp;</td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td width=\"274\" class=\"pageName\"><strong><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">Title</font></strong></td>\r\n    <td width=\"140\"><strong><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">Publication</font></strong></td>\r\n    <td width=\"128\"><strong><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">Publication Date</font></strong></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/137\">Next Summer Starts Now</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine </font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">August 2008 </font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/144\">The Celebration of Water</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">Southern Seasons </font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">April 2008 </font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/131\">Dont\' Twiddle Your Green Thumbs</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">Points North </font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">February 2008 </font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/132\">Structural Integrity in Water Feature Construction </a></font> </td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">Pondkeeper</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">July/August 2007 </font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/128\">Magical Water Gardens</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">September 2006</font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/129\">Coming Clean</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">Atlanta Home Mag</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">July/August 2000</font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/118\">A Hole in One</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">American Nurseryman </font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">August 1991 </font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\">&nbsp;</td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\">&nbsp;</td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\">&nbsp;</td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td colspan=\"3\" valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><strong>Articles written by a team member or friend of Allgood Outdoors</strong></font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\">&nbsp;</td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\">&nbsp;</td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\">&nbsp;</td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><strong><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">Title</font></strong></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><strong><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">Publication</font></strong></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><strong><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">Publication Date</font></strong></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/121\">Water Gardening is a Sustainable Pastime</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">Garden Center </font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">October 2008 </font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/147\">Water Gardening Grows Greener</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">Water Garden News</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">August/Sept 2008</font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/135\">Shade Gardens </a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">August 2008</font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/138\">In Your Landscape</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">June 2008</font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/146\">Stores Add Destination to Mix</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">Water Garden News</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">March 2008</font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/120\">The Buzz About Bees</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">March 2008</font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/133\">Preparing for Fall</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">February 2008 </font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/124\">Fall is on the Way ~ Get Ready to Dig</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">September 2007</font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/123\">Create a Backyard Wildlife Habitat</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">August 2007</font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/140\">Water Restrictions... Don\'t Panic!</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">July 2007</font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/119\">Beautiful Perennials</a> </font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">May 2007</font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/125\">Yumm... Fresh Veggies</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">April 2007</font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/126\">Gardeners Gold</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">March 2007</font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/141\">Water is for the Birds</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">February 2007</font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/142\">The Winter Gardener</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">January 2007</font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/139\">Build a Vanishing Water Feature</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">January 2007</font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/127\">Gifts for the Gardener</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">December 2006 </font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/143\">Winter Herbs </a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">November 2006 </font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/130\">Planting Color for Winter</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">October 2006 </font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/133\">Preparing for Fall</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">September 2006 </font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td colspan=\"3\" valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n</table>\r\n','<table width=\"560\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td colspan=\"3\" class=\"pageName\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><strong>Allgood Outdoors in the Press</strong></font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td class=\"pageName\">&nbsp;</td>\r\n    <td>&nbsp;</td>\r\n    <td>&nbsp;</td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td width=\"274\" class=\"pageName\"><strong><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">Title</font></strong></td>\r\n    <td width=\"140\"><strong><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">Publication</font></strong></td>\r\n    <td width=\"128\"><strong><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">Publication Date</font></strong></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/137\">Next Summer Starts Now</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine </font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">August 2008 </font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/144\">The Celebration of Water</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">Southern Seasons </font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">April 2008 </font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/131\">Dont\' Twiddle Your Green Thumbs</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">Points North </font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">February 2008 </font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/132\">Structural Integrity in Water Feature Construction </a></font> </td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">Pondkeeper</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">July/August 2007 </font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/128\">Magical Water Gardens</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">September 2006</font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/129\">Coming Clean</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">Atlanta Home Mag</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">July/August 2000</font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/118\">A Hole in One</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">American Nurseryman </font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">August 1991 </font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\">&nbsp;</td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\">&nbsp;</td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\">&nbsp;</td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td colspan=\"3\" valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><strong>Articles written by a team member or friend of Allgood Outdoors</strong></font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\">&nbsp;</td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\">&nbsp;</td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\">&nbsp;</td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><strong><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">Title</font></strong></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><strong><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">Publication</font></strong></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><strong><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">Publication Date</font></strong></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/121\">Water Gardening is a Sustainable Pastime</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">Garden Center </font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">October 2008 </font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/147\">Water Gardening Grows Greener</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">Water Garden News</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">August/Sept 2008</font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/135\">Shade Gardens </a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">August 2008</font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/138\">In Your Landscape</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">June 2008</font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/146\">Stores Add Destination to Mix</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">Water Garden News</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">March 2008</font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/120\">The Buzz About Bees</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">March 2008</font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/133\">Preparing for Fall</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">February 2008 </font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/124\">Fall is on the Way ~ Get Ready to Dig</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">September 2007</font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/123\">Create a Backyard Wildlife Habitat</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">August 2007</font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/140\">Water Restrictions... Don\'t Panic!</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">July 2007</font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/119\">Beautiful Perennials</a> </font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">May 2007</font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/125\">Yumm... Fresh Veggies</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">April 2007</font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/126\">Gardeners Gold</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">March 2007</font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/141\">Water is for the Birds</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">February 2007</font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/142\">The Winter Gardener</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">January 2007</font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/139\">Build a Vanishing Water Feature</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">January 2007</font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/127\">Gifts for the Gardener</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">December 2006 </font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/143\">Winter Herbs </a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">November 2006 </font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/130\">Planting Color for Winter</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">October 2006 </font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/133\">Preparing for Fall</a></font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">TownLoafer Magazine</font></td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">September 2006 </font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n  <tr> \r\n    <td colspan=\"3\" valign=\"top\" class=\"bodyText\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></td>\r\n  </tr>\r\n</table>\r\n','',1246575134,2),(123,123,6,'Create a Backyard Wildlife Habitat','<p>By Lyn Hayes, Forsyth County Master Gardener</p>\r\n<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, August 2007</i>&nbsp;  </p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"324\" src=\"/files/CreatBkydHabLynTL807thumb.png\" alt=\"\" /></p>\r\n<p><b>Adding beauty to your landscape that also helps wildlife.</b>  </p>\r\n<p>Creating a habitat, where animals live, is key to wildlife survival. In a time where large areas of forest are being cleared for large developments, the need for wildlife habitats is on the increase. Anyone can aid in this process by creating a beautiful sanctuary for all types of wildlife to visit. There are three essential elements in creating any habitat, which are; food, shelter, and water. For the purpose of this article, we will focus on the water aspect.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIt is easy to incorporate water in your landscape by simply adding a birdbath or a small fountain. The sound of moving water can quickly attract wildlife. Birds will be frequent visitors, provided they have a place to land. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nIncluding a pond in your landscape can add wonderful diversity to your yard, while providing an endless educational experience for you and your family. Backyard ponds will be teeming with life soon after they are created. Frogs and toads may greet you with singing in the spring. Salamanders and turtles may take residence as well. Providing a shallow area allows for birds and butterflies to delight in the splash on hot summer days.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYou will also notice that voracious &ldquo;mosquito-eaters&rdquo;, dragonflies and damselflies, will be fluttering about your pond. These are a welcome addition to maintaining a natural balance in your pond. Contrary to most beliefs, backyard ponds are not prone to mosquito issues as their larvae do not live where there is moving water. A variety of flora and fauna will work together to maintain your pond as a healthy ecosystem.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Basic Pond Design</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlace your pond in an area you visit often. Do not design your pond in an area so remote you will not be able to enjoy its natural beauty. The best ponds are built to look like you bought your home on a property with a natural pond, not the other way around.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nA flexible liner pond is the most recommended. They can flow with the land and offer the flexibility for a unique design. When constructing a pond, be sure to incorporate a shallow &ldquo;beach&rdquo; area for the small wildlife to enjoy. Wildlife drowning can occur when animals fall in deep water and are unable to escape. Chipmunks, shrews, and box turtles are common victims.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nChoose an area with full sun during the day and some afternoon shade. Native plant life practical for ponds require mostly sun, including lilies. Animals that may inhabit your pond will also depend on a lot of sun.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMoving water is essential to the health of a pond. Ponds are easily maintained with the proper pump and much needed filtration. The idea of a natural habitat is to be able to let nature do the work for you. Adding chemicals and algaecide to maintain the clarity of the pond is not the best solution for the wildlife that lives there. Consider a waterfall, a spitter, or even a fountain to create movement and filtration. The most common mistake people make when constructing a pond is to make it too small and without filtration. Because Georgia is hot during the summer, the more filtration the better. This will keep the water cool and lessen the chance for algae to grow. A pond that is 1,000 gallons will not need as much attention as a 100 gallon pond, where the rain and the heat add to changes in the eco system. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nWith a little research, installing a pond is a project a homeowner can take on and feel very rewarded. There is a ton of information available about pond building online, in book stores, and landscape retail stores. If it seems too large of a project for you, there are several landscape companies available to do the job. Be sure when interviewing contractors for the project, that they have experience in water feature design and construction. Always ask for references and photos of their work. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nA pond can be a wonderful addition to your landscape and a welcome necessity to the wildlife community.</p>','<p>By Lyn Hayes, Forsyth County Master Gardener</p>\r\n<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, August 2007</i>&nbsp;  </p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"324\" src=\"/files/CreatBkydHabLynTL807thumb.png\" alt=\"\" /></p>\r\n<p><b>Adding beauty to your landscape that also helps wildlife.</b>  </p>\r\n<p>Creating a habitat, where animals live, is key to wildlife survival. In a time where large areas of forest are being cleared for large developments, the need for wildlife habitats is on the increase. Anyone can aid in this process by creating a beautiful sanctuary for all types of wildlife to visit. There are three essential elements in creating any habitat, which are; food, shelter, and water. For the purpose of this article, we will focus on the water aspect.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIt is easy to incorporate water in your landscape by simply adding a birdbath or a small fountain. The sound of moving water can quickly attract wildlife. Birds will be frequent visitors, provided they have a place to land. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nIncluding a pond in your landscape can add wonderful diversity to your yard, while providing an endless educational experience for you and your family. Backyard ponds will be teeming with life soon after they are created. Frogs and toads may greet you with singing in the spring. Salamanders and turtles may take residence as well. Providing a shallow area allows for birds and butterflies to delight in the splash on hot summer days.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYou will also notice that voracious &ldquo;mosquito-eaters&rdquo;, dragonflies and damselflies, will be fluttering about your pond. These are a welcome addition to maintaining a natural balance in your pond. Contrary to most beliefs, backyard ponds are not prone to mosquito issues as their larvae do not live where there is moving water. A variety of flora and fauna will work together to maintain your pond as a healthy ecosystem.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Basic Pond Design</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlace your pond in an area you visit often. Do not design your pond in an area so remote you will not be able to enjoy its natural beauty. The best ponds are built to look like you bought your home on a property with a natural pond, not the other way around.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nA flexible liner pond is the most recommended. They can flow with the land and offer the flexibility for a unique design. When constructing a pond, be sure to incorporate a shallow &ldquo;beach&rdquo; area for the small wildlife to enjoy. Wildlife drowning can occur when animals fall in deep water and are unable to escape. Chipmunks, shrews, and box turtles are common victims.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nChoose an area with full sun during the day and some afternoon shade. Native plant life practical for ponds require mostly sun, including lilies. Animals that may inhabit your pond will also depend on a lot of sun.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMoving water is essential to the health of a pond. Ponds are easily maintained with the proper pump and much needed filtration. The idea of a natural habitat is to be able to let nature do the work for you. Adding chemicals and algaecide to maintain the clarity of the pond is not the best solution for the wildlife that lives there. Consider a waterfall, a spitter, or even a fountain to create movement and filtration. The most common mistake people make when constructing a pond is to make it too small and without filtration. Because Georgia is hot during the summer, the more filtration the better. This will keep the water cool and lessen the chance for algae to grow. A pond that is 1,000 gallons will not need as much attention as a 100 gallon pond, where the rain and the heat add to changes in the eco system. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nWith a little research, installing a pond is a project a homeowner can take on and feel very rewarded. There is a ton of information available about pond building online, in book stores, and landscape retail stores. If it seems too large of a project for you, there are several landscape companies available to do the job. Be sure when interviewing contractors for the project, that they have experience in water feature design and construction. Always ask for references and photos of their work. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nA pond can be a wonderful addition to your landscape and a welcome necessity to the wildlife community.</p>','',1246549501,2),(124,124,6,'Fall is on the Way ~ Get Ready to Dig','<p>By Lyn Hayes, Forsyth Co. Master Gardener</p>\r\n<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, September 2007</i>&nbsp;  </p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"450\" src=\"/files/FallGetRdy2DigTL907thumbs.png\" alt=\"\" /></p>\r\n<p><b>Give your landscape a fall makeover with colorful shrubs.</b>  </p>\r\n<p>With the record breaking heat this summer, cooler temperatures leading to fall can\'t get here quick enough for most. In addition to the high temperatures, the lack of rain and restricted watering has left many summer time flowerbeds brown and dried up.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nDon\'t feel slighted if you were unable to enjoy flower beds that flourished during previous summers, however. Fall is on its way, which brings a whole new season of brightly colored leaves, berries, and the start of winter of blooms. If your landscape is in need of a fall makeover, pull out your shovel and get ready to dig!<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Purple Beautyberry</b><br />\r\n<i>Callicarpa dichotoma</i><br />\r\n<br />\r\nLittle pink flowers grow on this shrub during the summer, but are mostly hidden by the leaves. The magic is when fall comes around. The Purple Beautyberry loses its leaves in September revealing 1&quot; clusters of purple berries up and down its stems. Birds love the berries on this shrub and will eat most of them by late fall. The berry filled stems also make for colorful accents in flower arrangements.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlant Type: Deciduous shrub<br />\r\nHeight: 4 to 5 feet<br />\r\nSpread: 4 to 5 feet<br />\r\nBloom Time: Summer<br />\r\nSun: Full sun to part shade<br />\r\nWater: Medium<br />\r\nMaintenance: Low<br />\r\nUses: Hedge<br />\r\nOther: Attracts wildlife, has showy fruit<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Prague Viburnum</b><br />\r\n<i>Viburnum x pragense</i><br />\r\n<br />\r\nAn extremely hardy plant, the Prague Viburnum bears attractive red berries at the beginning of fall which gradually turn black by late October. Birds love these berries so you better look quick! Flower buds first appear pink in April, but quickly turn white after opening. This evergreen shrub provides wonderful green color all year long.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlant Type: Evergreen shrub<br />\r\nHeight: 8 to 12 feet<br />\r\nSpread: 8 to 10 feet<br />\r\nBloom Time: Spring <br />\r\nSun: Full sun to part shade<br />\r\nWater: Medium<br />\r\nMaintenance: Medium<br />\r\nOther: Attracts wildlife, has showy flowers &amp; fruit<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Dwarf-Winged Burning Bush</b><br />\r\n<i>Euonymus alatus \'Compactus\'</i><br />\r\n<br />\r\nIt\'s hard to beat the deep red color of a Dwarf-Winged Burning Bush in the fall which is best planted in sun for maximum fall color and density. Producing yellow and green blooms in the summer, this shrub also bears orange and red ornamental fruit. Berry production varies between plants. Hardy, this shrub is also semi-drought tolerant.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlant Type: Deciduous shrub<br />\r\nHeight: 9 to 11 feet<br />\r\nSpread: 9 to 11 feet<br />\r\nBloom Time: Summer<br />\r\nBloom Color: Yellow and green<br />\r\nSun: Full sun to part shade<br />\r\nWater: Medium<br />\r\nMaintenance: Low<br />\r\nOther: Fall color<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Nandina</b><br />\r\n<i>Nandina domestica</i><br />\r\n<br />\r\nAlso referred to as Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina can offer a wonderful texture within a group of other shrubs all year long. It will produce an abundant amount of attractive berries in December. Extremely shade tolerant, blasts of magenta leaves in autumn make this shrub an excellent choice for adding fall color to any garden.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlant Type: Evergreen shrub<br />\r\nHeight: 6 to 8 feet<br />\r\nSpread: 2 to 4 feet<br />\r\nBloom Time: Late spring<br />\r\nSun: Full sun to part shade<br />\r\nWater: Medium<br />\r\nMaintenance: Medium<br />\r\nOther: Attracts wildlife, has showy fruit, fall color<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Dwarf Fothergilla</b><br />\r\n<i>Fothergilla gardenii</i><br />\r\n<br />\r\nAn attractive and fragrant spring-bloomer, this deciduous shrub deserves greater popularity. The bottlebrush-like, white flowers are abundant and appear before the leaves unfold. In autumn, the leaves offer a brilliant kaleidoscope display of shades of yellow, crimson, and orange. Fothergilla Major, which grows up to 10 feet tall, may also be found in local nurseries.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nHeight: 2 to 3 feet<br />\r\nSpread: 2 to 3 feet<br />\r\nBloom Time: Spring <br />\r\nSun: Full sun to part shade<br />\r\nWater: Medium<br />\r\nMaintenance: Low<br />\r\nOther: Has fragrant, showy flowers, fall color<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlanting these shrubs in fall will allow their roots to grow before their blooming season; however, most can be planted in spring as well. Because local nursery inventory is seasonal, you may not always find what you\'re looking for when you want it. Consider placing your order on line. There are numerous nurseries available that also provide one year warranties.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nResources: Georgia Gardener\'s Guide and Encyclopedia of Flower</p>','<p>By Lyn Hayes, Forsyth Co. Master Gardener</p>\r\n<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, September 2007</i>&nbsp;  </p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"450\" src=\"/files/FallGetRdy2DigTL907thumbs.png\" alt=\"\" /></p>\r\n<p><b>Give your landscape a fall makeover with colorful shrubs.</b>  </p>\r\n<p>With the record breaking heat this summer, cooler temperatures leading to fall can\'t get here quick enough for most. In addition to the high temperatures, the lack of rain and restricted watering has left many summer time flowerbeds brown and dried up.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nDon\'t feel slighted if you were unable to enjoy flower beds that flourished during previous summers, however. Fall is on its way, which brings a whole new season of brightly colored leaves, berries, and the start of winter of blooms. If your landscape is in need of a fall makeover, pull out your shovel and get ready to dig!<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Purple Beautyberry</b><br />\r\n<i>Callicarpa dichotoma</i><br />\r\n<br />\r\nLittle pink flowers grow on this shrub during the summer, but are mostly hidden by the leaves. The magic is when fall comes around. The Purple Beautyberry loses its leaves in September revealing 1&quot; clusters of purple berries up and down its stems. Birds love the berries on this shrub and will eat most of them by late fall. The berry filled stems also make for colorful accents in flower arrangements.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlant Type: Deciduous shrub<br />\r\nHeight: 4 to 5 feet<br />\r\nSpread: 4 to 5 feet<br />\r\nBloom Time: Summer<br />\r\nSun: Full sun to part shade<br />\r\nWater: Medium<br />\r\nMaintenance: Low<br />\r\nUses: Hedge<br />\r\nOther: Attracts wildlife, has showy fruit<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Prague Viburnum</b><br />\r\n<i>Viburnum x pragense</i><br />\r\n<br />\r\nAn extremely hardy plant, the Prague Viburnum bears attractive red berries at the beginning of fall which gradually turn black by late October. Birds love these berries so you better look quick! Flower buds first appear pink in April, but quickly turn white after opening. This evergreen shrub provides wonderful green color all year long.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlant Type: Evergreen shrub<br />\r\nHeight: 8 to 12 feet<br />\r\nSpread: 8 to 10 feet<br />\r\nBloom Time: Spring <br />\r\nSun: Full sun to part shade<br />\r\nWater: Medium<br />\r\nMaintenance: Medium<br />\r\nOther: Attracts wildlife, has showy flowers &amp; fruit<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Dwarf-Winged Burning Bush</b><br />\r\n<i>Euonymus alatus \'Compactus\'</i><br />\r\n<br />\r\nIt\'s hard to beat the deep red color of a Dwarf-Winged Burning Bush in the fall which is best planted in sun for maximum fall color and density. Producing yellow and green blooms in the summer, this shrub also bears orange and red ornamental fruit. Berry production varies between plants. Hardy, this shrub is also semi-drought tolerant.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlant Type: Deciduous shrub<br />\r\nHeight: 9 to 11 feet<br />\r\nSpread: 9 to 11 feet<br />\r\nBloom Time: Summer<br />\r\nBloom Color: Yellow and green<br />\r\nSun: Full sun to part shade<br />\r\nWater: Medium<br />\r\nMaintenance: Low<br />\r\nOther: Fall color<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Nandina</b><br />\r\n<i>Nandina domestica</i><br />\r\n<br />\r\nAlso referred to as Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina can offer a wonderful texture within a group of other shrubs all year long. It will produce an abundant amount of attractive berries in December. Extremely shade tolerant, blasts of magenta leaves in autumn make this shrub an excellent choice for adding fall color to any garden.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlant Type: Evergreen shrub<br />\r\nHeight: 6 to 8 feet<br />\r\nSpread: 2 to 4 feet<br />\r\nBloom Time: Late spring<br />\r\nSun: Full sun to part shade<br />\r\nWater: Medium<br />\r\nMaintenance: Medium<br />\r\nOther: Attracts wildlife, has showy fruit, fall color<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Dwarf Fothergilla</b><br />\r\n<i>Fothergilla gardenii</i><br />\r\n<br />\r\nAn attractive and fragrant spring-bloomer, this deciduous shrub deserves greater popularity. The bottlebrush-like, white flowers are abundant and appear before the leaves unfold. In autumn, the leaves offer a brilliant kaleidoscope display of shades of yellow, crimson, and orange. Fothergilla Major, which grows up to 10 feet tall, may also be found in local nurseries.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nHeight: 2 to 3 feet<br />\r\nSpread: 2 to 3 feet<br />\r\nBloom Time: Spring <br />\r\nSun: Full sun to part shade<br />\r\nWater: Medium<br />\r\nMaintenance: Low<br />\r\nOther: Has fragrant, showy flowers, fall color<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlanting these shrubs in fall will allow their roots to grow before their blooming season; however, most can be planted in spring as well. Because local nursery inventory is seasonal, you may not always find what you\'re looking for when you want it. Consider placing your order on line. There are numerous nurseries available that also provide one year warranties.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nResources: Georgia Gardener\'s Guide and Encyclopedia of Flower</p>','',1246549104,2),(126,126,6,'Gardeners Gold','<p>By Lyn Hayes, Forsyth County Master Gardener</p>\r\n<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, March 2007</i> </p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"174\" src=\"/files/GardenGoldTL307-thumbs.png\" alt=\"\" /></p>\r\n<p>While I was experiencing the education process of the Master Gardener program, I was amazed at all the information regarding soil. The key to any successful planting plan is nutrient rich soil. A practical and convenient approach to improving your soil is to add compost. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe spend a lot of our time cutting our grass or raking leaves, bagging it up and setting on the curb to be picked up by a sanitation company, usually for an extra charge. Landscape refuse makes up approximately 20 percent of our landfills. Why not make compost out of this waste and use it to improve the soil in your yard? You can improve the environment and enrich your garden at the same time.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Making Compost</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nComposting is more than gathering up weeds and leaves and tossing them in a heap to sit for a period of time. The secret is maintaining a balance between brown matter, such as dry leaves and twigs, which are a source of carbon, and green matter, fresh leaves and discarded vegetables, which are rich in nitrogen. Combining these organic materials together will generate microbial activity which will lead to decomposition. When mixing these materials, the goal should be 2:1 ratio of brown to green. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe compost pile needs to be turned (mixed) to give aeration to the organic matter. Turning the pile once or twice a month will generate the oxygen needed to aid in this process. Use a pitchfork or a digging fork to turn the compost, move the large debris from the outside of the pile to the inside of the pile. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nMoisture is another element of the compost pile. Dry compost will not decompose unless moisture is added. The addition of water will promote activity of insects, earthworms, fungi and other microbes. Do not expect rain water to keep your pile moist entirely. The compost should be sprayed down on occasion. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nFinally, add a little fertilizer to make the heap start simmering with microbial heat. Use a compost thermometer to measure the temperature of the pile. Most essential microbial action occurs at temperatures of 160 degrees or higher, which will aid in killing off weed seeds and plant pathogens. Turn the pile when its temperature falls below 90 degrees.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFinished compost is cool to the touch and will have an &ldquo;earthy smell&rdquo; and a crumbly texture. In general, a well managed compost pile with the proper ratio of materials under warm conditions will be complete in 3 to 6 months. A compost pile left unattended with large materials may take over a year. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nOnce you have wonderful dark compost, it can be used as a soil amendment or to mulch around flowerbeds.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Green Matter in Compost - nitrogen rich, moist</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nGrass clippings		<br />\r\nFlowers &amp; green foliage<br />\r\nFruit &amp; vegetable waste<br />\r\nCoffee grounds &amp; filters<br />\r\nTea bags<br />\r\nManure - rabbit, chicken, horse etc. (do not use dog or cat droppings)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Brown Matter in Compost - carbon rich, dry</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTwigs (chopped)<br />\r\nDry leaves<br />\r\nStraw<br />\r\nWood chips<br />\r\nWood ashes<br />\r\nSawdust<br />\r\nEgg shells<br />\r\nShredded newspaper<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>NO - NO&rsquo;S in the Compost Pile</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nMeat scraps, bones or fat - these items can lead to rodent problems, pest infestations and smell<br />\r\nDairy products - will lead to rodent problems and smell issues<br />\r\nDiseased plant debris - this could lead to the spread of garden diseases<br />\r\nPesticide - treated wood or plant material - this will kill any beneficial organisms that will live in your pile<br />\r\nWeeds with set seeds - this may cause problems in your garden<br />\r\nCharcoal ashes - much too alkaline<br />\r\nPet droppings (dog or cat) - may contain parasites you do not want in your pile<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Composting Containers</b><br />\r\nA variety of containers can be purchased through gardening websites. These barrel type containers will mix and rotate your materials for you. However, most gardeners like to compost in bins that consist of wire, wood or even concrete blocks. There is not one method that will produce better compost over another. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nMore information about compost in your garden is available at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.caes.uga.edu/extension.\">www.caes.uga.edu/extension.</a>  Good luck and happy composting!</p>','<p>By Lyn Hayes, Forsyth County Master Gardener</p>\r\n<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, March 2007</i> </p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"174\" src=\"/files/GardenGoldTL307-thumbs.png\" alt=\"\" /></p>\r\n<p>While I was experiencing the education process of the Master Gardener program, I was amazed at all the information regarding soil. The key to any successful planting plan is nutrient rich soil. A practical and convenient approach to improving your soil is to add compost. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe spend a lot of our time cutting our grass or raking leaves, bagging it up and setting on the curb to be picked up by a sanitation company, usually for an extra charge. Landscape refuse makes up approximately 20 percent of our landfills. Why not make compost out of this waste and use it to improve the soil in your yard? You can improve the environment and enrich your garden at the same time.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Making Compost</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nComposting is more than gathering up weeds and leaves and tossing them in a heap to sit for a period of time. The secret is maintaining a balance between brown matter, such as dry leaves and twigs, which are a source of carbon, and green matter, fresh leaves and discarded vegetables, which are rich in nitrogen. Combining these organic materials together will generate microbial activity which will lead to decomposition. When mixing these materials, the goal should be 2:1 ratio of brown to green. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe compost pile needs to be turned (mixed) to give aeration to the organic matter. Turning the pile once or twice a month will generate the oxygen needed to aid in this process. Use a pitchfork or a digging fork to turn the compost, move the large debris from the outside of the pile to the inside of the pile. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nMoisture is another element of the compost pile. Dry compost will not decompose unless moisture is added. The addition of water will promote activity of insects, earthworms, fungi and other microbes. Do not expect rain water to keep your pile moist entirely. The compost should be sprayed down on occasion. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nFinally, add a little fertilizer to make the heap start simmering with microbial heat. Use a compost thermometer to measure the temperature of the pile. Most essential microbial action occurs at temperatures of 160 degrees or higher, which will aid in killing off weed seeds and plant pathogens. Turn the pile when its temperature falls below 90 degrees.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFinished compost is cool to the touch and will have an &ldquo;earthy smell&rdquo; and a crumbly texture. In general, a well managed compost pile with the proper ratio of materials under warm conditions will be complete in 3 to 6 months. A compost pile left unattended with large materials may take over a year. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nOnce you have wonderful dark compost, it can be used as a soil amendment or to mulch around flowerbeds.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Green Matter in Compost - nitrogen rich, moist</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nGrass clippings		<br />\r\nFlowers &amp; green foliage<br />\r\nFruit &amp; vegetable waste<br />\r\nCoffee grounds &amp; filters<br />\r\nTea bags<br />\r\nManure - rabbit, chicken, horse etc. (do not use dog or cat droppings)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Brown Matter in Compost - carbon rich, dry</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTwigs (chopped)<br />\r\nDry leaves<br />\r\nStraw<br />\r\nWood chips<br />\r\nWood ashes<br />\r\nSawdust<br />\r\nEgg shells<br />\r\nShredded newspaper<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>NO - NO&rsquo;S in the Compost Pile</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nMeat scraps, bones or fat - these items can lead to rodent problems, pest infestations and smell<br />\r\nDairy products - will lead to rodent problems and smell issues<br />\r\nDiseased plant debris - this could lead to the spread of garden diseases<br />\r\nPesticide - treated wood or plant material - this will kill any beneficial organisms that will live in your pile<br />\r\nWeeds with set seeds - this may cause problems in your garden<br />\r\nCharcoal ashes - much too alkaline<br />\r\nPet droppings (dog or cat) - may contain parasites you do not want in your pile<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Composting Containers</b><br />\r\nA variety of containers can be purchased through gardening websites. These barrel type containers will mix and rotate your materials for you. However, most gardeners like to compost in bins that consist of wire, wood or even concrete blocks. There is not one method that will produce better compost over another. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nMore information about compost in your garden is available at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.caes.uga.edu/extension.\">www.caes.uga.edu/extension.</a>  Good luck and happy composting!</p>','',1246553147,2),(127,127,6,'Gifts for the Gardener','<p>By Lyn Hayes, Forsyth County Master Gardener</p>\r\n<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, December 2006</i></p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"400\" alt=\"\" src=\"/files/GardeningGiftsTL1206-thumbs.png\" /></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>I love the holiday season and the enjoyment of getting together with friends and family to celebrate the season. However, if you have a gardener you need to buy for, finding just the right gift can be a little bit of a stressor. Since holiday shopping should be fun, and not stressful, I have decided to put together a list of my favorite garden gifts to give you ideas for the gardener in your life.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nA wonderful gift for the season that someone can use throughout the year is a membership to the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. Simply contact Membership Services by phone at 404-591-1539 or email <a href=\"mailto:membership@atlantabotanicalgarden.org\">membership@atlantabotanicalgarden.org</a> for complete information.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMy favorite website for garden products is <a href=\"http://www.gardeners.com./\" target=\"_blank\">www.gardeners.com.</a> This is the Gardeners Supply Company website and they carry all sorts of wonderful, useful products. They also have great gift ideas for the season and throughout the year. <br />\r\n<br />\r\n<em>These are a few of my favorite things&hellip;</em><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Crystal Hummingbird Feeder</b><br />\r\nby Bird Brain<br />\r\n<br />\r\nA beautiful gift to add to any collection of feeders.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Tubtrugs</b> <br />\r\nby Garden Works Perennial Products<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThese flexible buckets are great for any gardener. They are lightweight and easy to tote from place to place. Use for weeding or carrying soil. I love mine! Available in many colors.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Sun Grip Extra Cool Gardening Gloves</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nThese gloves are lightweight and yet very durable. Great for those hot days in the south. They are easy to work with and are washable.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Wonder Gloves</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe ultimate gloves for wet, muddy conditions. They also are great for working in ponds or with chemicals. Machine washable. Available in many colors and sizes.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>The Soil Scoop</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nThis is a must have tool for any gardener! Its design helps you move soil with ease when planting. The seriated edge is great for those hard to dig in spots and cutting into root systems. Stainless Steel with Comfort Grip. It&rsquo;s awesome!<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThese and many other great gifts are available at Garden Wright Nurseries, Wakoola Water Gardens and Wild Bird Center. It is important to our community to support our local merchants, so please visit these stores to purchase great gifts for the gardener in your life this holiday season!</p>\r\n<p>Wakoola Water Gardens<br />\r\n5235 Union Hill Road<br />\r\nCumming, GA 30040<br />\r\n770-844-0772<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.wakoola.com/\" target=\"_blank\">www.wakoola.com</a></p>','<p>By Lyn Hayes, Forsyth County Master Gardener</p>\r\n<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, December 2006</i></p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"400\" alt=\"\" src=\"/files/GardeningGiftsTL1206-thumbs.png\" /></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>I love the holiday season and the enjoyment of getting together with friends and family to celebrate the season. However, if you have a gardener you need to buy for, finding just the right gift can be a little bit of a stressor. Since holiday shopping should be fun, and not stressful, I have decided to put together a list of my favorite garden gifts to give you ideas for the gardener in your life.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nA wonderful gift for the season that someone can use throughout the year is a membership to the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. Simply contact Membership Services by phone at 404-591-1539 or email <a href=\"mailto:membership@atlantabotanicalgarden.org\">membership@atlantabotanicalgarden.org</a> for complete information.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMy favorite website for garden products is <a href=\"http://www.gardeners.com./\" target=\"_blank\">www.gardeners.com.</a> This is the Gardeners Supply Company website and they carry all sorts of wonderful, useful products. They also have great gift ideas for the season and throughout the year. <br />\r\n<br />\r\n<em>These are a few of my favorite things&hellip;</em><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Crystal Hummingbird Feeder</b><br />\r\nby Bird Brain<br />\r\n<br />\r\nA beautiful gift to add to any collection of feeders.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Tubtrugs</b> <br />\r\nby Garden Works Perennial Products<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThese flexible buckets are great for any gardener. They are lightweight and easy to tote from place to place. Use for weeding or carrying soil. I love mine! Available in many colors.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Sun Grip Extra Cool Gardening Gloves</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nThese gloves are lightweight and yet very durable. Great for those hot days in the south. They are easy to work with and are washable.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Wonder Gloves</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe ultimate gloves for wet, muddy conditions. They also are great for working in ponds or with chemicals. Machine washable. Available in many colors and sizes.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>The Soil Scoop</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nThis is a must have tool for any gardener! Its design helps you move soil with ease when planting. The seriated edge is great for those hard to dig in spots and cutting into root systems. Stainless Steel with Comfort Grip. It&rsquo;s awesome!<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThese and many other great gifts are available at Garden Wright Nurseries, Wakoola Water Gardens and Wild Bird Center. It is important to our community to support our local merchants, so please visit these stores to purchase great gifts for the gardener in your life this holiday season!</p>\r\n<p>Wakoola Water Gardens<br />\r\n5235 Union Hill Road<br />\r\nCumming, GA 30040<br />\r\n770-844-0772<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.wakoola.com/\" target=\"_blank\">www.wakoola.com</a></p>','',1246553501,2),(128,128,6,'Magical Water Gardens','By Linda Allen\r\n\r\n<i>TownLoafer Magazine, September 2006</i>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/files/HOTL906thumbs.png\" width=\"311\" height=\"215\">\r\n\r\nI can still remember the first time I visited Wakoola Water Gardens. I had purchased a home here in Cumming which came complete with an 8,000 gallon Koi pond and waterfall in the backyard. I had never heard of Koi (a beautiful, bright colored fish pronounced like coy), but was amazed with their beauty as well as the serenity the pond added to my backyard. Then spring came and my beautiful pond was quick to turn green. I couldn’t even see the fish any more!\r\n\r\nFor the next year, I scoured the internet for information and visited stores near and far that claimed to have “expert knowledge” in the decorative pond industry. Thousands of dollars later, I still had a green pond.\r\n\r\nEventually, I found a place called Wakoola Water Gardens located right around the corner from my home. Again, claiming to have “expert knowledge” in the pond industry, I was a little sceptical, but hopped right into my car and drove straight there.\r\n\r\nI couldn’t believe my eyes when I arrived! Located off the beaten path, what seemed like somewhere in the middle of nowhere to me, was this very large cabin-like building with a pond in the back the size of my entire yard. Not only was their pond huge in comparison to mine, it had all sorts of unique fountains, plants, waterfalls, rocks and most importantly, clear water! I simply couldn’t believe my eyes.\r\n\r\nSurrounding the pond were more ponds and a decorative walkway which allowed me to take in the view from every angle imaginable. The landscaping throughout their property was exquisite. Waterfall after waterfall, outdoor decorations, sitting areas, plants I’ve never seen, there was so much to take in! “This place is more like a botanical garden than a retail store,” I thought to myself.\r\n\r\nOnce I gathered my wits about myself, I met with the owners and employees of Wakoola to discuss the problems with my pond. They were quick to come up with cost effective solutions and explained why my previous attempts failed. I implemented their suggestions and have had a clear pond ever since.\r\n\r\nWakoola had only opened their doors 1 year prior to me finding them; however, their parent company, Allgood Outdoors, has been in the landscaping industry and building water features for 25 years.\r\n\r\nAllgood Outdoors, owned by landscape architect, Cla Allgood, specializes in unique landscape installations for both residential and commercial properties.\r\n\r\nStaffed with a team of both landscape architects and designers, Allgood is contracted by businesses and resorts all across the southeastern states to build beautiful outdoor areas.\r\n\r\nIn 1993, Cla and his wife, Janet, started researching the possibilities of opening a water garden retail store. They met with other retailers in the industry as far away as Nevada and Texas.\r\n\r\nTaking 2 years to build, Wakoola Water Gardens opened their doors the winter of 2001. What ties the two businesses together making them so unique is that Wakoola was designed by Allgood’s architects and designers. What better place for Allgood to “show off their stuff”, than at Wakoola! So, not only is Wakoola a retail store specializing in water gardens, but a living portfolio for Allgood Outdoors exhibiting the magic they can perform in most any yard.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the amazing grounds, Wakoola has a gift shop full of landscaping décor, including outdoor furniture, sure to spice up any outdoor area. Janet spends countless hours researching new and exciting products, from glass blown bird feeders to statuary to fountains in order to keep Wakoola’s inventory fresh.\r\n\r\nDid I mention they also hold seminars open to the public?\r\n\r\nWhether you’re interested in adding a water feature to your yard, looking for unique décor, or simply want to take a stroll in a beautiful garden, I encourage you to stop by Wakoola and experience my excitement and admiration first hand.','By Linda Allen\r\n\r\n<i>TownLoafer Magazine, September 2006</i>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/files/HOTL906thumbs.png\" width=\"311\" height=\"215\">\r\n\r\nI can still remember the first time I visited Wakoola Water Gardens. I had purchased a home here in Cumming which came complete with an 8,000 gallon Koi pond and waterfall in the backyard. I had never heard of Koi (a beautiful, bright colored fish pronounced like coy), but was amazed with their beauty as well as the serenity the pond added to my backyard. Then spring came and my beautiful pond was quick to turn green. I couldn’t even see the fish any more!\r\n\r\nFor the next year, I scoured the internet for information and visited stores near and far that claimed to have “expert knowledge” in the decorative pond industry. Thousands of dollars later, I still had a green pond.\r\n\r\nEventually, I found a place called Wakoola Water Gardens located right around the corner from my home. Again, claiming to have “expert knowledge” in the pond industry, I was a little sceptical, but hopped right into my car and drove straight there.\r\n\r\nI couldn’t believe my eyes when I arrived! Located off the beaten path, what seemed like somewhere in the middle of nowhere to me, was this very large cabin-like building with a pond in the back the size of my entire yard. Not only was their pond huge in comparison to mine, it had all sorts of unique fountains, plants, waterfalls, rocks and most importantly, clear water! I simply couldn’t believe my eyes.\r\n\r\nSurrounding the pond were more ponds and a decorative walkway which allowed me to take in the view from every angle imaginable. The landscaping throughout their property was exquisite. Waterfall after waterfall, outdoor decorations, sitting areas, plants I’ve never seen, there was so much to take in! “This place is more like a botanical garden than a retail store,” I thought to myself.\r\n\r\nOnce I gathered my wits about myself, I met with the owners and employees of Wakoola to discuss the problems with my pond. They were quick to come up with cost effective solutions and explained why my previous attempts failed. I implemented their suggestions and have had a clear pond ever since.\r\n\r\nWakoola had only opened their doors 1 year prior to me finding them; however, their parent company, Allgood Outdoors, has been in the landscaping industry and building water features for 25 years.\r\n\r\nAllgood Outdoors, owned by landscape architect, Cla Allgood, specializes in unique landscape installations for both residential and commercial properties.\r\n\r\nStaffed with a team of both landscape architects and designers, Allgood is contracted by businesses and resorts all across the southeastern states to build beautiful outdoor areas.\r\n\r\nIn 1993, Cla and his wife, Janet, started researching the possibilities of opening a water garden retail store. They met with other retailers in the industry as far away as Nevada and Texas.\r\n\r\nTaking 2 years to build, Wakoola Water Gardens opened their doors the winter of 2001. What ties the two businesses together making them so unique is that Wakoola was designed by Allgood’s architects and designers. What better place for Allgood to “show off their stuff”, than at Wakoola! So, not only is Wakoola a retail store specializing in water gardens, but a living portfolio for Allgood Outdoors exhibiting the magic they can perform in most any yard.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the amazing grounds, Wakoola has a gift shop full of landscaping décor, including outdoor furniture, sure to spice up any outdoor area. Janet spends countless hours researching new and exciting products, from glass blown bird feeders to statuary to fountains in order to keep Wakoola’s inventory fresh.\r\n\r\nDid I mention they also hold seminars open to the public?\r\n\r\nWhether you’re interested in adding a water feature to your yard, looking for unique décor, or simply want to take a stroll in a beautiful garden, I encourage you to stop by Wakoola and experience my excitement and admiration first hand.','',1246477088,2),(129,129,6,'Coming Clean','By Scott Res\r\n\r\n<i>Atlanta Home Mag, July/August 2000</i>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/files/ComingCleanAHMthumbs.png\" width=\"324\" height=\"215\">\r\n\r\nCrisp, clean, geometric lines characterize the 17.955-gallon pool and adjoining spa on this two-acre plot situated along the Chattahoochee River. \"We try to look at the owners taste in architecture and art,\" says Cla Allgood, ASLA, of Allgood Outdoors, who designed this entertainment complex to complement a modern stucco home that the owners describe as \"the softer side of contemporary. In addition to the 43 1/2-foot pool and spa, installed by Artistic Pools. The backyard includes two arbors, a barbecue and a massive stacked-stone fireplace. A waterfall on one side of the pool provides a soothing soundtrack for evenings spent entertaining, patterned concrete decking, scored like slate, unifies the entire complex. \r\n\r\n\"We wanted it to be like another room of the house,\" explains the homeowner, who loves the backyard\'s no-nonsense angles. \"I think we\'ve accomplished that,\" Allgood agrees. \"It used to be the swimming pool was the center of the backyard,\" he says. \"Now, the swimming pool is only part of the entertainment area. It\'s not just a pool with a ring of concrete around it anymore.\"','By Scott Res\r\n\r\n<i>Atlanta Home Mag, July/August 2000</i>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/files/ComingCleanAHMthumbs.png\" width=\"324\" height=\"215\">\r\n\r\nCrisp, clean, geometric lines characterize the 17.955-gallon pool and adjoining spa on this two-acre plot situated along the Chattahoochee River. \"We try to look at the owners taste in architecture and art,\" says Cla Allgood, ASLA, of Allgood Outdoors, who designed this entertainment complex to complement a modern stucco home that the owners describe as \"the softer side of contemporary. In addition to the 43 1/2-foot pool and spa, installed by Artistic Pools. The backyard includes two arbors, a barbecue and a massive stacked-stone fireplace. A waterfall on one side of the pool provides a soothing soundtrack for evenings spent entertaining, patterned concrete decking, scored like slate, unifies the entire complex. \r\n\r\n\"We wanted it to be like another room of the house,\" explains the homeowner, who loves the backyard\'s no-nonsense angles. \"I think we\'ve accomplished that,\" Allgood agrees. \"It used to be the swimming pool was the center of the backyard,\" he says. \"Now, the swimming pool is only part of the entertainment area. It\'s not just a pool with a ring of concrete around it anymore.\"','',1246485044,2),(130,130,6,'Planting Color for Winter','<p>By Lyn Hayes, Forsyth County Master Gardener</p>\r\n<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, October 2006</i>  </p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"174\" src=\"/files/PlntColor4WintTL1006thumbs.png\" alt=\"\" /></p>\r\n<p>The sun is still shinning brightly, but the crisp air of fall is just peeking around the corner. As the kids head back to school, Autumn is the perfect time to get out in the dirt and make your landscape burst with beautiful color! The mums are in the garden centers, but that isn&rsquo;t the only plant fall has to offer to your landscape. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nAs the nights cool down and the daytime temperatures begin to fall into the seventies, the conditions are favorable for planting pansies.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAs stated in my article last month, bed preparation is essential. Pansies love fertile, moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. They have a delicate root system and will not thrive in a hard soil bed. You can achieve success by tilling the soil and mixing in organic soil amendments such as peat moss, rotted sawdust, or compost. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nSpace your pansies 6-10 inches apart depending on the pot size. Planting them close together may make the bed look fuller now, but could lead to overcrowding when the plants reach their full potential in the spring. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nFertilize well with a water-soluble liquid fertilizer and deadhead to prolong flowering.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPansies are also ideal for containers. Check with your local nursery for the best selection. Create a beautiful design by combining varieties of colors and sizes.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIn addition to pansies for your seasonal color, you can choose from a selection of biennials to add to your beds, such as dianthus, snapdragon and violas. To complete the bed, add texture and interest with plantings of ornamental kale, cabbage, lettuce, and parsley.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlanting Bulbs for Spring - Fall is also an excellent time to plant spring flowering bulbs. In most areas of Georgia, spring bulbs can be planted from October - December. Check with your local nursery for availability of bulbs. You should always choose the highest quality bulbs as the success of the flower will depend on the quality of the bulb.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSelect bulbs that are firm and have unblemished skins. Do not plant bulbs that feel soft or look discolored or moldy. If you cannot plant them soon after purchase, store them in a cool (60 - 65 degrees) dry place. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor planting depth and spacing, check the label information card. Plant the bulbs upright and press the soil firmly around them. Complete your planting by watering your beds thoroughly; this will cause the soil to settle. Then wait patiently until spring to receive the surprise from Mother Nature.</p>','<p>By Lyn Hayes, Forsyth County Master Gardener</p>\r\n<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, October 2006</i>  </p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"174\" src=\"/files/PlntColor4WintTL1006thumbs.png\" alt=\"\" /></p>\r\n<p>The sun is still shinning brightly, but the crisp air of fall is just peeking around the corner. As the kids head back to school, Autumn is the perfect time to get out in the dirt and make your landscape burst with beautiful color! The mums are in the garden centers, but that isn&rsquo;t the only plant fall has to offer to your landscape. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nAs the nights cool down and the daytime temperatures begin to fall into the seventies, the conditions are favorable for planting pansies.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAs stated in my article last month, bed preparation is essential. Pansies love fertile, moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. They have a delicate root system and will not thrive in a hard soil bed. You can achieve success by tilling the soil and mixing in organic soil amendments such as peat moss, rotted sawdust, or compost. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nSpace your pansies 6-10 inches apart depending on the pot size. Planting them close together may make the bed look fuller now, but could lead to overcrowding when the plants reach their full potential in the spring. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nFertilize well with a water-soluble liquid fertilizer and deadhead to prolong flowering.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPansies are also ideal for containers. Check with your local nursery for the best selection. Create a beautiful design by combining varieties of colors and sizes.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIn addition to pansies for your seasonal color, you can choose from a selection of biennials to add to your beds, such as dianthus, snapdragon and violas. To complete the bed, add texture and interest with plantings of ornamental kale, cabbage, lettuce, and parsley.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlanting Bulbs for Spring - Fall is also an excellent time to plant spring flowering bulbs. In most areas of Georgia, spring bulbs can be planted from October - December. Check with your local nursery for availability of bulbs. You should always choose the highest quality bulbs as the success of the flower will depend on the quality of the bulb.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSelect bulbs that are firm and have unblemished skins. Do not plant bulbs that feel soft or look discolored or moldy. If you cannot plant them soon after purchase, store them in a cool (60 - 65 degrees) dry place. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor planting depth and spacing, check the label information card. Plant the bulbs upright and press the soil firmly around them. Complete your planting by watering your beds thoroughly; this will cause the soil to settle. Then wait patiently until spring to receive the surprise from Mother Nature.</p>','',1246553779,2),(131,131,6,'Don\'t Twiddle Your Green Thumbs ','By Elisa K. Simcik\r\n\r\n<i>Points North, February 2008</i>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/files/PN0208thumbs.png\" width=\"626\" height=\"225\">\r\n\r\n<b>How to Create a Beautiful, Yet Drought-Resistant, Landscape for Your Yard</b>\r\n\r\nGeorgians are in a planting panic. When homeowners see images of Lake Lanier on the news then look at their front yards, they cringe. They know the state is in a water shortage crisis and feel helpless, as they watch their yards turn into a barren landscape. Coupled with the tight watering restrictions, residents are left twiddling their green thumbs trying to figure out what to do next. \r\n\r\nFebruary is typically planting season in Georgia, but does the drought mean you have to throw out your gardening tools, abandon your yard and continue to pray for rain: Not necessarily. Area landscapers offer a variety of tips and ideas to help your yard flourish in times of trouble. \r\n\r\n<b>Tough Times Call for Tough Plants</b>\r\n\r\n	Cla Allgood, a landscape architect and owner of Allgood Outdoors in Cumming, has seen plenty of plants survive dry times in his 27 years in the business. \"If you look at the South before there were reservoirs, before there were irrigation systems, we still had great gardens. Those people didn\'t have a valve to turn on to make their water survive,\" he said. That\'s why he recommends that homeowners go with the \"old-timey\" plants; which have proven that they\'re tough even in dry periods. Things like forsythia, spirea, yaupon holly, Chinese hollies (such as burford and Nellie R. Stevens) and even some roses can stand up to the drought, according to Allgood. \r\n\r\nAnd while Allgood thinks native plants are great, they may need more water to get established than some of these non-native plants. For instance, he thinks imported bamboo can be a great addition to your drought-landscaping plan as well as junipers, crepe myrtles and violet chase trees. \r\n\r\nIf you do decide to plant, there\'s no need to feel guilty for not watering your new growth every day. \"If you look up and down the highway, the [plants put in] by the Department of Transportation get no irrigation at all. These plants survive,\" Allgood said. In fact, plants tend to die more often because of over watering than under watering, according to Rick Kaldrovics, president and owner of Outside Landscape Group in Alpharetta. \"What this drought has proven is that once we had to shut down outdoor water use, homeowners are realizing that these plants are much tougher than they thought and they are able to make it through long periods of time with less water. Not over watering them all the time is good for them; it allows them to set their roots deep into the ground,\" Kaldrovics explained. \r\n\r\nFebruary is also a great time to start working on your yard and garden, because the cooler temperatures mean you can plant without needing water. \"This time of year is the very best time to plant in the Southeast,\" Kaldrovics said. \"Plants in the Southeast don\'t go 100 percent dormant. Their roots are still actively growing in the winter but their top growth is not. The benefit of taking advantage of this season is when you\'re planting, you\'re not having to water. And how perfect is that? You\'re relying on Mother Nature, cool temperatures and occasional rain during the winter. So the best thing a homeowner can do whether we\'re having a drought or not is to plant during a dormant period of time for plants,\" he added. \r\n\r\nMary Kay Woodworth, the executive director of the Metro Atlanta Landscape and Turf Association (MALTA) also encourages homeowners to plant this winter. Specifically, he recommends shrubs, ground cover, trees and perennials. \"Bulbs are a great thing to plant for beautiful spring and summer color. You can plant them from November through February and they require no supplemental water. You put them in the ground, put a little water on them right now, cover `em up and forget about them,\" she said. \r\n\r\nOne thing landscapers don\'t recommend is to turn Atlanta into the desert Southwest. \"We have very dry periods and we have wet periods so importing cactus and other western plants here might work for a year or two but when we get back to our normal and natural rain fall, they won\'t work here,\" Woodworth said. \r\n\r\n<b>Creative Watering </b>\r\n\r\nStill, there\'s no denying that plants like it better when we have regular rain. So what if these dry conditions continue into the spring and summer months? How can even strong winter-planted roots survive against 90-degree heat, no rain and strict water restrictions? Besides putting in drought-resistant plants, homeowners can also prepare their yards to handle the lack of rain. \r\n\r\nGeorge Allin, president of Allin Landscaping likes water crystals, which work a lot like Jell-O. \"They\'re a fine material that you incorporate into the planting roots of the tree or shrub or plant and it absorbs moisture. Then once it stops raining it releases the moisture back in the root zone,\" he said. Allin also likes shredded mulch because he believes it retains moisture better than any other type of mulch. \r\n\r\nAnd don\'t forget the dirt mound around the plant. \"Basically, you plant your plant and then you build a little dam around the plant. As it rains you\'re able to catch a little more water. It\'s a simple rain catcher mechanism. You\'re catching 2 to 3 inches rather than it just running off,\" Allgood said.\r\n \r\nWhen you do have the chance to water, Allin offered an easy watering tip: \"It\'s better to water plants and grass less frequently and for longer periods of time than more frequently, for less periods of time. If you water frequently then the roots will stay on top of the surface; they won\'t go deep.\" \r\n\r\nBeyond that, landscaping companies are utilizing all kinds of watering strategies. Allin\'s company actually pumps in water from a private lake outside the area. The folks at Kaldrovics\' Outside Landscape Group are installing rain barrels. \"You basically are hooking your downspouts from your house into these barrels that provide you with some water you can supplement with a garden hose and a small pump off that rain barrel, a 55- or 100-gallon barrel,\" Kaldrovics said. \"So if  you\'re taking a medium planting on you\'re able to water that with water you\'ve captured yourself.\" \r\n\r\nAnd speaking of water you capture yourself, even when governments issue drought level four, homeowners are permitted to capture indoor water for outdoor use, according to the Environmental Protection Division (EPD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Placing buckets in showers or bathtubs to capture water, or even removing the water from the washing machine, can provide extra water to be used for irrigation. Just don\'t use it for watering plants that produce food for immediate consumption, and be sure the runoff doesn\'t go off your property. \r\n\r\nFor people who want to take on a larger scale landscaping project during the drought, a cistern might be another option. \"You\'re capturing rainwater but instead of capturing it in a barrel that may be 100 or 55 gallons, you may be capturing anywhere from 350 to 1,500 gallons of rainwater,\" Kaldrovics said. However, Kaldrovics doesn\'t believe most homeowners even need to take it as far as installing cisterns. \"They don\'t have to install these cisterns to be able to plant,\" he said. \r\n\r\n\"My suggestion is, take on your planting, understand your risk: if I take on a medium planting, I have less risk; if I want to take a large planting on, plan for it,\" Kaldrovics said. And despite the bleak images of Lake Lanier splashed across our newspapers and televisions, Kaldrovics is staying positive about Georgia\'s recovery. \"After a couple of seasons, after we get into our normal rain cycle, plants get established naturally. We\'re not seeing plants just give up. Even as dry as it\'s been, they\'re doing fine.\"','By Elisa K. Simcik\r\n\r\n<i>Points North, February 2008</i>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/files/PN0208thumbs.png\" width=\"626\" height=\"225\">\r\n\r\n<b>How to Create a Beautiful, Yet Drought-Resistant, Landscape for Your Yard</b>\r\n\r\nGeorgians are in a planting panic. When homeowners see images of Lake Lanier on the news then look at their front yards, they cringe. They know the state is in a water shortage crisis and feel helpless, as they watch their yards turn into a barren landscape. Coupled with the tight watering restrictions, residents are left twiddling their green thumbs trying to figure out what to do next. \r\n\r\nFebruary is typically planting season in Georgia, but does the drought mean you have to throw out your gardening tools, abandon your yard and continue to pray for rain: Not necessarily. Area landscapers offer a variety of tips and ideas to help your yard flourish in times of trouble. \r\n\r\n<b>Tough Times Call for Tough Plants</b>\r\n\r\n	Cla Allgood, a landscape architect and owner of Allgood Outdoors in Cumming, has seen plenty of plants survive dry times in his 27 years in the business. \"If you look at the South before there were reservoirs, before there were irrigation systems, we still had great gardens. Those people didn\'t have a valve to turn on to make their water survive,\" he said. That\'s why he recommends that homeowners go with the \"old-timey\" plants; which have proven that they\'re tough even in dry periods. Things like forsythia, spirea, yaupon holly, Chinese hollies (such as burford and Nellie R. Stevens) and even some roses can stand up to the drought, according to Allgood. \r\n\r\nAnd while Allgood thinks native plants are great, they may need more water to get established than some of these non-native plants. For instance, he thinks imported bamboo can be a great addition to your drought-landscaping plan as well as junipers, crepe myrtles and violet chase trees. \r\n\r\nIf you do decide to plant, there\'s no need to feel guilty for not watering your new growth every day. \"If you look up and down the highway, the [plants put in] by the Department of Transportation get no irrigation at all. These plants survive,\" Allgood said. In fact, plants tend to die more often because of over watering than under watering, according to Rick Kaldrovics, president and owner of Outside Landscape Group in Alpharetta. \"What this drought has proven is that once we had to shut down outdoor water use, homeowners are realizing that these plants are much tougher than they thought and they are able to make it through long periods of time with less water. Not over watering them all the time is good for them; it allows them to set their roots deep into the ground,\" Kaldrovics explained. \r\n\r\nFebruary is also a great time to start working on your yard and garden, because the cooler temperatures mean you can plant without needing water. \"This time of year is the very best time to plant in the Southeast,\" Kaldrovics said. \"Plants in the Southeast don\'t go 100 percent dormant. Their roots are still actively growing in the winter but their top growth is not. The benefit of taking advantage of this season is when you\'re planting, you\'re not having to water. And how perfect is that? You\'re relying on Mother Nature, cool temperatures and occasional rain during the winter. So the best thing a homeowner can do whether we\'re having a drought or not is to plant during a dormant period of time for plants,\" he added. \r\n\r\nMary Kay Woodworth, the executive director of the Metro Atlanta Landscape and Turf Association (MALTA) also encourages homeowners to plant this winter. Specifically, he recommends shrubs, ground cover, trees and perennials. \"Bulbs are a great thing to plant for beautiful spring and summer color. You can plant them from November through February and they require no supplemental water. You put them in the ground, put a little water on them right now, cover `em up and forget about them,\" she said. \r\n\r\nOne thing landscapers don\'t recommend is to turn Atlanta into the desert Southwest. \"We have very dry periods and we have wet periods so importing cactus and other western plants here might work for a year or two but when we get back to our normal and natural rain fall, they won\'t work here,\" Woodworth said. \r\n\r\n<b>Creative Watering </b>\r\n\r\nStill, there\'s no denying that plants like it better when we have regular rain. So what if these dry conditions continue into the spring and summer months? How can even strong winter-planted roots survive against 90-degree heat, no rain and strict water restrictions? Besides putting in drought-resistant plants, homeowners can also prepare their yards to handle the lack of rain. \r\n\r\nGeorge Allin, president of Allin Landscaping likes water crystals, which work a lot like Jell-O. \"They\'re a fine material that you incorporate into the planting roots of the tree or shrub or plant and it absorbs moisture. Then once it stops raining it releases the moisture back in the root zone,\" he said. Allin also likes shredded mulch because he believes it retains moisture better than any other type of mulch. \r\n\r\nAnd don\'t forget the dirt mound around the plant. \"Basically, you plant your plant and then you build a little dam around the plant. As it rains you\'re able to catch a little more water. It\'s a simple rain catcher mechanism. You\'re catching 2 to 3 inches rather than it just running off,\" Allgood said.\r\n \r\nWhen you do have the chance to water, Allin offered an easy watering tip: \"It\'s better to water plants and grass less frequently and for longer periods of time than more frequently, for less periods of time. If you water frequently then the roots will stay on top of the surface; they won\'t go deep.\" \r\n\r\nBeyond that, landscaping companies are utilizing all kinds of watering strategies. Allin\'s company actually pumps in water from a private lake outside the area. The folks at Kaldrovics\' Outside Landscape Group are installing rain barrels. \"You basically are hooking your downspouts from your house into these barrels that provide you with some water you can supplement with a garden hose and a small pump off that rain barrel, a 55- or 100-gallon barrel,\" Kaldrovics said. \"So if  you\'re taking a medium planting on you\'re able to water that with water you\'ve captured yourself.\" \r\n\r\nAnd speaking of water you capture yourself, even when governments issue drought level four, homeowners are permitted to capture indoor water for outdoor use, according to the Environmental Protection Division (EPD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Placing buckets in showers or bathtubs to capture water, or even removing the water from the washing machine, can provide extra water to be used for irrigation. Just don\'t use it for watering plants that produce food for immediate consumption, and be sure the runoff doesn\'t go off your property. \r\n\r\nFor people who want to take on a larger scale landscaping project during the drought, a cistern might be another option. \"You\'re capturing rainwater but instead of capturing it in a barrel that may be 100 or 55 gallons, you may be capturing anywhere from 350 to 1,500 gallons of rainwater,\" Kaldrovics said. However, Kaldrovics doesn\'t believe most homeowners even need to take it as far as installing cisterns. \"They don\'t have to install these cisterns to be able to plant,\" he said. \r\n\r\n\"My suggestion is, take on your planting, understand your risk: if I take on a medium planting, I have less risk; if I want to take a large planting on, plan for it,\" Kaldrovics said. And despite the bleak images of Lake Lanier splashed across our newspapers and televisions, Kaldrovics is staying positive about Georgia\'s recovery. \"After a couple of seasons, after we get into our normal rain cycle, plants get established naturally. We\'re not seeing plants just give up. Even as dry as it\'s been, they\'re doing fine.\"','',1246476584,2),(132,132,6,'Structural Integrity in Water Feature Construction ','<p>By Cla Allgood, ASLA  <i>Pondkeeper, July/August 2007</i></p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"348\" src=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/files/PKMJJ07thumbs.png\" alt=\"\" />  </p>\r\n<p>When asked to write about the &ldquo;strucutal integrity&rdquo; of ponds, I first want to post a disclaimer: I am a landscape architect not a structural engineer. This is my usual admission: I only know enough to be dangerous, this, I have a healthy respect for structural engineers. This article is not going to be the Holy Grail on pond construction but rather a general discussion on how water feature contractors and pond builders can relate to the concept of structural integrity. Hopefully this article will at least stir some thought and conversation.  </p>\r\n<p>One definition for &ldquo;structural integrity&rdquo; is: &ldquo;structural integrity is a measure of the quality of construction and the ability of the structure to function as require.&rdquo; Basically: Number One &ndash; Does it perform as it was intended to perform? Number Two &ndash; Does it hold up against the forces it was intended to? Number Three &ndash; Will it work for as long as it is supposed to work?  </p>\r\n<p>Every component has a structural integrity requirement and the combined effectiveness of these components also has a structural integrity requirement. A chain is only as stron as its weakest link. Obviously we are glad there are professionals who have the big picture when it comes to buildings, cars, bridges, and airplanes, to name a few. But for the little parts, we need to really appreciate and hope that the guy that picked the bolt for the brake pedal in our car knew structurally what he was doing. Or was he guessing? Or did he randomly just pick a bold that had a manufacture&rsquo;s quip on the box that it was &ldquo;the bolt for all your needs?&rdquo; Yikes. The point is that for a water feature or pond to have structural integrity, each component has to be evaluated in regards to how it is going to be used.  </p>\r\n<p>There are organizations that help with this information. ASTM International, originally known as the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), was formed over a century ago, when engineers and scientists got together to address frequent rail breaks in the growing railroad business. Their work led to standardization on the steel used in rail construction. This organization has gone from giving guidelines on steel to more complicated scenarios like-what should be the standard of preparation for a hospital to function in different disasters. I bet the folks at the ASTM could help with establishing the standards for fishpond construction.  </p>\r\n<p>Once on a landscape project, I hired a structural engineer to help me with some post and beam wood construction issues. The structure was going to be open and was going to have wind loads. He looked at his charts and sized the footings, the spacing of the post and the size of the post the project would need. I asked him who came up with a chart calculating how wind would affect a structure like this. He replied that most of the research was carried out at the direction of an outdoor advertising association. Then he showed me a picture of a large wood roller coaster he had designed using the same data. It is a little spooky to know that the data the outdoor advertising association came up with is also being used for designing roller coasters. But someone had to do the legwork! I think what always impressed me was that the statistics for that type of construction was not originated by a college professor looking for a math challenge. Rather the post and wind load standards were instigated by a business concern that had real needs for the information because they wanted to reduce the chance for failure thus promoting structural integrity. Why? Because structural integrity is good for every business in the industry.  </p>\r\n<p>The pond industry, in my opinion, is just getting underway in getting sophisticated enough to organize and/or research the metrics which will allow for more ponds being built with successful structural integrity. 	  </p>\r\n<p>Ponds can fail in many methods, such as failure of waterproofing, failure of filter system, pump failure, failure of rock structure, etc. This is to be expected from an industry that not too long ago was not an industry. It did not have any real manufacturing, but was rather a collection of hobbyists using homemade solutions.  </p>\r\n<p>Often times we resort to testimonials from others, manufacturers\' suggestions (bless their hearts but they can be optimistic), or data generated by other industries. While these are all valuable, the pond industry is certainly ready to compile more accurate specifications. While most associations in the pond industry seemed caught up in giving certificates in construction, there is little being done to standardize the information regarding components that make up a pond.  </p>\r\n<p>One should also understand what constitutes structural integrity can and should change from pond to pond. This does make things a little more confusing. What works for one scenario may not have integrity for another. Let\'s go over the definition again: &quot;Structural integrity is a measure of the quality of construction and the ability of the structure to function as required.&quot;The first responsibility of building with structural integrity rests with the designer. This person must define: what is required, how is it supposed to perform. and what forces will be working against it. If you cannot define these issues up front in the design stage, you cannot aim towards structural integrity. In a koi pond this could be: The pond has to keep this many pounds of koi fish alive, be outside in the Maine winter, and last 10 years without any repair other than pump, light and media replacement. Because of high water table, the criteria includes the pond never being completely drained. The owner has 30 Labrador dogs. Now you can define the forces that are working against a successful pond. There will certainly be fish waste, there will be severe freezing, and there will be the dogs and the need to have a bottom that is cleanable while under water. So right off the bat. it is easy to tell that the pond construction standard that worked for a goldfish pond in a sunroom in Florida may not be sufficient and could lead to failure for this pond in Maine. Yet both ponds could have appropriate structural integrity if they met their original design criteria.  </p>\r\n<p>The standards for the components we use-may be available. But our businesses need them in terms that we like to use. For instance, for a paint to say that it meets the minimum level of inter gelatinous anti carbons established by the USDA or whatever high brow lingo a chemist may use, is not as important to me as a comment that says &quot;fish safe.&quot; And by definition you can-not build a fishpond that qualifies as having good structural integrity if its components kill fish.   </p>\r\n<p>Water proofing failure is one of the big visible structural integrity failures on which people focus. Today\'s flexible membrane liners have made many pond builders think that structural integrity is a non-issue... I am a big fan of flexible liners when my company first started building water features in the mid 1980s. We used concrete reinforced with rebar waterproofed with plaster, the standard practice of the day. When we first were exposed to PVC liners we felt sure that they were shabby construction and probably the work of the devil. Ultimately, we had a client that demanded we use PVC liner covered with concrete as the method of construction. We eventually used this method a lot over the next 15 years. Many of the ponds we built with this technique have needed minimum service while the pools we had built at the same time using concrete/steel/plaster construction have had to undergo major renovation. So we have a lot of good testimonial and firsthand experience with flexible liners. But is liner always the best way to build a water feature\'? No. Can you say that the swimming pools have less structural integrity? No. The swimming pools had different performance requirements: We wanted a surface that was barefoot friendly, yet was not slick, thus plaster was chosen. And since the plaster on the pools lasted as long as the client expected, the pools had appropriate structural integrity.   </p>\r\n<p>To this day we rely on different types of construction. The latest liners are ultraviolet resistant, so now you don\'t even have to protect them from the sun. However, if you have forces around your pond like Labradors, kids with sharp sticks or a probability of public vandalism, protecting the liner would be adding structural integrity to the predictable forces. By overestimating the forces your pond may need to deal with, you are increasing your margin for structural integrity and success.   </p>\r\n<p>Every component and every mechanical system associated with ponds have its own structural integrity value. For us that also includes the structural integrity value of installing the component. We once worked with a pond product that was fine once it was installed, but it was subject to failure during installation. We gave this low marks on the structural integrity scale because part of how it was supposed to perform included the actual performance of installation.   </p>\r\n<p>Finally you cannot talk about structural integrity without talking about safety. Ponds are built typically with a design requirement of helping people or delighting people. Recently, I have read about individuals that have died from consuming too many bottles of water in a short period of time. Everything can be dangerous if used incorrectly. However, we should always strive for making sure our structures and components are especially strong relative to the safety of the public. </p>\r\n<p>In conclusion, structural integrity is a very important condition for a pond or water feature to have. It starts with identifying what is the goal of the structure, what forces will be working against it, and what is the desired life of the structure. It applies to the components individually, how they are installed and how they work together as a system. As an industry we need to continue to share common definitions, deficiencies and solutions. We should promote the need for independent testing. Only by working together to provide the consumer with successful projects, accurate descriptions and appropriate solutions can we stay competitive with the other industries that are competing for the consumers\' smiles and hard earned dollars.   </p>\r\n<p>About the Author: 	 Cla Allgood and Janet Allgood own Wakoola Water Gardens, www.wakoola.com.  Cla is a founding member of the National Association Of Pond Professionals. He is a landscape architect and owner of Allgood Outdoors, www.allgoodoutdoors.com, and a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects.</p>','<p>By Cla Allgood, ASLA  <i>Pondkeeper, July/August 2007</i></p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"348\" src=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/files/PKMJJ07thumbs.png\" alt=\"\" />  </p>\r\n<p>When asked to write about the &ldquo;strucutal integrity&rdquo; of ponds, I first want to post a disclaimer: I am a landscape architect not a structural engineer. This is my usual admission: I only know enough to be dangerous, this, I have a healthy respect for structural engineers. This article is not going to be the Holy Grail on pond construction but rather a general discussion on how water feature contractors and pond builders can relate to the concept of structural integrity. Hopefully this article will at least stir some thought and conversation.  </p>\r\n<p>One definition for &ldquo;structural integrity&rdquo; is: &ldquo;structural integrity is a measure of the quality of construction and the ability of the structure to function as require.&rdquo; Basically: Number One &ndash; Does it perform as it was intended to perform? Number Two &ndash; Does it hold up against the forces it was intended to? Number Three &ndash; Will it work for as long as it is supposed to work?  </p>\r\n<p>Every component has a structural integrity requirement and the combined effectiveness of these components also has a structural integrity requirement. A chain is only as stron as its weakest link. Obviously we are glad there are professionals who have the big picture when it comes to buildings, cars, bridges, and airplanes, to name a few. But for the little parts, we need to really appreciate and hope that the guy that picked the bolt for the brake pedal in our car knew structurally what he was doing. Or was he guessing? Or did he randomly just pick a bold that had a manufacture&rsquo;s quip on the box that it was &ldquo;the bolt for all your needs?&rdquo; Yikes. The point is that for a water feature or pond to have structural integrity, each component has to be evaluated in regards to how it is going to be used.  </p>\r\n<p>There are organizations that help with this information. ASTM International, originally known as the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), was formed over a century ago, when engineers and scientists got together to address frequent rail breaks in the growing railroad business. Their work led to standardization on the steel used in rail construction. This organization has gone from giving guidelines on steel to more complicated scenarios like-what should be the standard of preparation for a hospital to function in different disasters. I bet the folks at the ASTM could help with establishing the standards for fishpond construction.  </p>\r\n<p>Once on a landscape project, I hired a structural engineer to help me with some post and beam wood construction issues. The structure was going to be open and was going to have wind loads. He looked at his charts and sized the footings, the spacing of the post and the size of the post the project would need. I asked him who came up with a chart calculating how wind would affect a structure like this. He replied that most of the research was carried out at the direction of an outdoor advertising association. Then he showed me a picture of a large wood roller coaster he had designed using the same data. It is a little spooky to know that the data the outdoor advertising association came up with is also being used for designing roller coasters. But someone had to do the legwork! I think what always impressed me was that the statistics for that type of construction was not originated by a college professor looking for a math challenge. Rather the post and wind load standards were instigated by a business concern that had real needs for the information because they wanted to reduce the chance for failure thus promoting structural integrity. Why? Because structural integrity is good for every business in the industry.  </p>\r\n<p>The pond industry, in my opinion, is just getting underway in getting sophisticated enough to organize and/or research the metrics which will allow for more ponds being built with successful structural integrity. 	  </p>\r\n<p>Ponds can fail in many methods, such as failure of waterproofing, failure of filter system, pump failure, failure of rock structure, etc. This is to be expected from an industry that not too long ago was not an industry. It did not have any real manufacturing, but was rather a collection of hobbyists using homemade solutions.  </p>\r\n<p>Often times we resort to testimonials from others, manufacturers\' suggestions (bless their hearts but they can be optimistic), or data generated by other industries. While these are all valuable, the pond industry is certainly ready to compile more accurate specifications. While most associations in the pond industry seemed caught up in giving certificates in construction, there is little being done to standardize the information regarding components that make up a pond.  </p>\r\n<p>One should also understand what constitutes structural integrity can and should change from pond to pond. This does make things a little more confusing. What works for one scenario may not have integrity for another. Let\'s go over the definition again: &quot;Structural integrity is a measure of the quality of construction and the ability of the structure to function as required.&quot;The first responsibility of building with structural integrity rests with the designer. This person must define: what is required, how is it supposed to perform. and what forces will be working against it. If you cannot define these issues up front in the design stage, you cannot aim towards structural integrity. In a koi pond this could be: The pond has to keep this many pounds of koi fish alive, be outside in the Maine winter, and last 10 years without any repair other than pump, light and media replacement. Because of high water table, the criteria includes the pond never being completely drained. The owner has 30 Labrador dogs. Now you can define the forces that are working against a successful pond. There will certainly be fish waste, there will be severe freezing, and there will be the dogs and the need to have a bottom that is cleanable while under water. So right off the bat. it is easy to tell that the pond construction standard that worked for a goldfish pond in a sunroom in Florida may not be sufficient and could lead to failure for this pond in Maine. Yet both ponds could have appropriate structural integrity if they met their original design criteria.  </p>\r\n<p>The standards for the components we use-may be available. But our businesses need them in terms that we like to use. For instance, for a paint to say that it meets the minimum level of inter gelatinous anti carbons established by the USDA or whatever high brow lingo a chemist may use, is not as important to me as a comment that says &quot;fish safe.&quot; And by definition you can-not build a fishpond that qualifies as having good structural integrity if its components kill fish.   </p>\r\n<p>Water proofing failure is one of the big visible structural integrity failures on which people focus. Today\'s flexible membrane liners have made many pond builders think that structural integrity is a non-issue... I am a big fan of flexible liners when my company first started building water features in the mid 1980s. We used concrete reinforced with rebar waterproofed with plaster, the standard practice of the day. When we first were exposed to PVC liners we felt sure that they were shabby construction and probably the work of the devil. Ultimately, we had a client that demanded we use PVC liner covered with concrete as the method of construction. We eventually used this method a lot over the next 15 years. Many of the ponds we built with this technique have needed minimum service while the pools we had built at the same time using concrete/steel/plaster construction have had to undergo major renovation. So we have a lot of good testimonial and firsthand experience with flexible liners. But is liner always the best way to build a water feature\'? No. Can you say that the swimming pools have less structural integrity? No. The swimming pools had different performance requirements: We wanted a surface that was barefoot friendly, yet was not slick, thus plaster was chosen. And since the plaster on the pools lasted as long as the client expected, the pools had appropriate structural integrity.   </p>\r\n<p>To this day we rely on different types of construction. The latest liners are ultraviolet resistant, so now you don\'t even have to protect them from the sun. However, if you have forces around your pond like Labradors, kids with sharp sticks or a probability of public vandalism, protecting the liner would be adding structural integrity to the predictable forces. By overestimating the forces your pond may need to deal with, you are increasing your margin for structural integrity and success.   </p>\r\n<p>Every component and every mechanical system associated with ponds have its own structural integrity value. For us that also includes the structural integrity value of installing the component. We once worked with a pond product that was fine once it was installed, but it was subject to failure during installation. We gave this low marks on the structural integrity scale because part of how it was supposed to perform included the actual performance of installation.   </p>\r\n<p>Finally you cannot talk about structural integrity without talking about safety. Ponds are built typically with a design requirement of helping people or delighting people. Recently, I have read about individuals that have died from consuming too many bottles of water in a short period of time. Everything can be dangerous if used incorrectly. However, we should always strive for making sure our structures and components are especially strong relative to the safety of the public. </p>\r\n<p>In conclusion, structural integrity is a very important condition for a pond or water feature to have. It starts with identifying what is the goal of the structure, what forces will be working against it, and what is the desired life of the structure. It applies to the components individually, how they are installed and how they work together as a system. As an industry we need to continue to share common definitions, deficiencies and solutions. We should promote the need for independent testing. Only by working together to provide the consumer with successful projects, accurate descriptions and appropriate solutions can we stay competitive with the other industries that are competing for the consumers\' smiles and hard earned dollars.   </p>\r\n<p>About the Author: 	 Cla Allgood and Janet Allgood own Wakoola Water Gardens, www.wakoola.com.  Cla is a founding member of the National Association Of Pond Professionals. He is a landscape architect and owner of Allgood Outdoors, www.allgoodoutdoors.com, and a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects.</p>','',1246573371,2),(133,133,6,'Preparing for Fall','<p>By Lyn Hayes, Forsyth County Master Gardener</p>\r\n<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, September 2006</i>  </p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"174\" src=\"/files/PrepareForFallTL906-thumbs.png\" alt=\"\" /></p>\r\n<p>Say goodbye to the dog days of summer. Fall is just around the corner! Start making your fall and winter garden task list now. Here are a few tips to perking up your landscape and getting it ready for fall.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Dead head perennials</b><br />\r\nFreshen your beds by cutting off the spent flowers, daylily sticks, and brown leaves. Black-eyed Susan, purple coneflower, and shasta daisies, just to name a few.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Divide - divide</b><br />\r\nFall is the perfect time to split your daylilies, liriope (monkey grass), and iris. Dividing plants now will give them a chance to establish a good root system before the soil gets too cold.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Add new mulch</b><br />\r\nMulching is always important. It helps keep the soil cool in the summer and warm in the winter. It will also prohibits weed growth which is always a bonus when it comes to keeping up the look of your garden. Mulch large areas around your plants but be careful not to get to close to the stems or the trunks of your trees as this may cause rot throughout the winter.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Redesign your beds</b><br />\r\nDid the drought cause you to re-think your landscape design? Perhaps your beds could be placed in a more convenient watering pattern. Or you may want to plant more &ldquo;drought tolerant&rdquo; plant material. Fall is the perfect time to cut into your turf and sculpt your beds. It is also the best time to plant trees and shrubs. Garden centers carry a number of trees and plant material perfect for fall planting.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Beautiful bulbs</b><br />\r\nWatch for garden centers and local nurseries to bring out their spring-flowering bulbs. DON&rsquo;T DIG YET! Wait for the soil temperature to cool down. Bulbs should be planted in 60 degrees or cooler. But buy them now while the selection is good.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf you are just not the do-it-yourself type or don&rsquo;t have a successful green thumb, call a landscape professional or landscape architect for a complete design plan and/or installation. It is an excellent time to plan out your landscape and beat the rush.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nEither way get ready to enjoy your outdoor living space when the nights turn cool and the leaves burst into fall colors.</p>','<p>By Lyn Hayes, Forsyth County Master Gardener</p>\r\n<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, September 2006</i>  </p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"174\" src=\"/files/PrepareForFallTL906-thumbs.png\" alt=\"\" /></p>\r\n<p>Say goodbye to the dog days of summer. Fall is just around the corner! Start making your fall and winter garden task list now. Here are a few tips to perking up your landscape and getting it ready for fall.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Dead head perennials</b><br />\r\nFreshen your beds by cutting off the spent flowers, daylily sticks, and brown leaves. Black-eyed Susan, purple coneflower, and shasta daisies, just to name a few.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Divide - divide</b><br />\r\nFall is the perfect time to split your daylilies, liriope (monkey grass), and iris. Dividing plants now will give them a chance to establish a good root system before the soil gets too cold.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Add new mulch</b><br />\r\nMulching is always important. It helps keep the soil cool in the summer and warm in the winter. It will also prohibits weed growth which is always a bonus when it comes to keeping up the look of your garden. Mulch large areas around your plants but be careful not to get to close to the stems or the trunks of your trees as this may cause rot throughout the winter.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Redesign your beds</b><br />\r\nDid the drought cause you to re-think your landscape design? Perhaps your beds could be placed in a more convenient watering pattern. Or you may want to plant more &ldquo;drought tolerant&rdquo; plant material. Fall is the perfect time to cut into your turf and sculpt your beds. It is also the best time to plant trees and shrubs. Garden centers carry a number of trees and plant material perfect for fall planting.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Beautiful bulbs</b><br />\r\nWatch for garden centers and local nurseries to bring out their spring-flowering bulbs. DON&rsquo;T DIG YET! Wait for the soil temperature to cool down. Bulbs should be planted in 60 degrees or cooler. But buy them now while the selection is good.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf you are just not the do-it-yourself type or don&rsquo;t have a successful green thumb, call a landscape professional or landscape architect for a complete design plan and/or installation. It is an excellent time to plan out your landscape and beat the rush.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nEither way get ready to enjoy your outdoor living space when the nights turn cool and the leaves burst into fall colors.</p>','',1246553893,2),(134,134,6,'The Rose Garden','<p>By Lyn Hayes, Forsyth County Master Gardener</p>\r\n<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, Feburary 2008</i></p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"291\" src=\"/files/134-thumbs.png\" alt=\"\" /></p>\r\n<p><b>Roses are not just for Valentine&rsquo;s Day.</b> </p>\r\n<p>Roses have been the beauty queen of many a garden since the dawn of time. They envelope the senses with their color and shape as well as the fragrance they share with the world around them.</p>\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<p>The choices for roses increase each year due to selective breeding programs. If you are one who receives gardening catalogs in the mail, you&rsquo;ve probably noticed many new varieties being offered this time of year. Rosarians and other specialists are constantly working to provide us with new varieties that will lend themselves to better adaptability, fragrance, and, of course, color.</p>\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<p>Most of the gardeners who have planted rose gardens will say that they require more focus and effort than many plant choices. However, the beauty of a rose blooming in your own garden is well worth the extra work.</p>\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<p>Since there are so many varieties of roses to choose from, it may be well worth your time to consult with a local extension office, rose society, or garden center to find out what type of rose will do best in your area. To better understand some of the different varieties available, here is a brief description of the major classifications of outdoor roses.</p>\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Hybrid Tea or Large-Flowered</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<p>Bush roses are the popular varieties you see most frequently. They have large, shapely blooms that are excellent for cutting and enjoying indoors. They are also suitable to grow in beds and borders with some varieties making wonderful hedges.</p>\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Floribunda or Cluster-Flowered</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<p>Bush roses with smaller blooms than Tea roses, however, they bloom abundantly. They make a wonderful impact with color when grown in beds, borders, and hedges.</p>\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Patio or Dwarf Cluster-Flowered</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<p>This variety is like a small-scale version of the Floribunda. These roses are specifically used for small spaces in the garden as well as edgings for areas where small growth is desired. Patio roses will easily adapt to container plantings as well.</p>\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Climbers and Ramblers</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<p>Just as their name implies, these roses can cover a variety of structures. It is important to choose the proper climber for your location. The difference between a climber and a rambler is not clear cut, because so many rose ancestors are common to many climbing roses. But, in general, climbers tend to have a stiff growth which is good for walls and fences where they can stretch. Ramblers tend to be somewhat droopy and are better suited for low supports such as arches, rope swags, sitting areas, and pergolas.</p>\r\n<br />\r\n<p>Landscape Shrub Roses</p>\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<p>Shrub roses have become very popular in our area due to their resistance to disease, ease of maintenance, and their ability to produce beautiful flowers that bloom over long periods.</p>\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Planting Roses</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<p>The best results for planting comes from doing proper research on the roses selected. Regardless of your selection, however, there are some basic rules to follow:</p>\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<p>Roses must receive a minimum of six hours of direct sunlight. They don&rsquo;t like to be planted under large tress where they must compete for light as well as water from the soil.</p>\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<p>It is suggested that you plant roses at least 5 feet apart for good air circulation. Roses in this area can have difficulty with black spot and powdery mildew. By creating good air movement around your plants, you help your roses avoid these issues.</p>\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<p>And, as always, prep your soil. Roses like soil rich in organic material and with good drainage. Amending your soil with some all purpose fertilizer is also recommended. Refer to the label on the product to insure the proper amount to use. The best blooms are produced with a soil pH of 6.0-6.5. (Check with your local extension office for info on soil testing). I like to rototill the area to insure that the soil is loose and then mix in organic material at this stage. It is important to note that you should not plant roses where the soil is wet or soggy. The use of raised beds is also an option.</p>\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<p>Roses will need to receive nutrients as well as ample water on a regular basis. Mulching at least 1 inch will aid in keeping adequate moisture, as well as providing nutrients. When spreading mulch, keep it from building up around the crown of the plant. You should stop feeding in the fall just prior to the first frost (approximately 6 weeks).</p>\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<p>Container-grown roses will start showing up in nurseries and garden centers in early spring. They can be planted around that same time, only on the condition that you are past the last freeze. They can also be planted in the fall. It is best to plant bare-root roses as soon as you receive them. Refer to the planting guide on the rose you purchase, using caution to not dig the hole too deep as to bury the graft union. This knob-like area needs to be just above the soil level.</p>\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Disease and Pest Control</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<p>As mentioned above, powdery mildew or black spot might be encountered. It is best to consult your local extension office or nursery to help aid in solving this issue for your particular area.</p>\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<p>Some of the common pests that might be seen in your garden include aphids, spider mites, Japanese beetles, thrips, and rose midges. The use of horticulture oil, insecticidal soap, or contact insecticide is recommended.</p>\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<p>The selection of roses can be overwhelming to the beginner, but help is available. Consult your local nurseries, and do your research. To help insure success, choose the varieties that are recommended for your Georgia locale. Good luck with your rose garden, and remember, roses aren&rsquo;t just for Valentine&rsquo;s Day!</p>','<p>By Lyn Hayes, Forsyth County Master Gardener</p>\r\n<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, Feburary 2008</i></p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"291\" src=\"/files/134-thumbs.png\" alt=\"\" /></p>\r\n<p><b>Roses are not just for Valentine&rsquo;s Day.</b> </p>\r\n<p>Roses have been the beauty queen of many a garden since the dawn of time. They envelope the senses with their color and shape as well as the fragrance they share with the world around them.</p>\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<p>The choices for roses increase each year due to selective breeding programs. If you are one who receives gardening catalogs in the mail, you&rsquo;ve probably noticed many new varieties being offered this time of year. Rosarians and other specialists are constantly working to provide us with new varieties that will lend themselves to better adaptability, fragrance, and, of course, color.</p>\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<p>Most of the gardeners who have planted rose gardens will say that they require more focus and effort than many plant choices. However, the beauty of a rose blooming in your own garden is well worth the extra work.</p>\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<p>Since there are so many varieties of roses to choose from, it may be well worth your time to consult with a local extension office, rose society, or garden center to find out what type of rose will do best in your area. To better understand some of the different varieties available, here is a brief description of the major classifications of outdoor roses.</p>\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Hybrid Tea or Large-Flowered</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<p>Bush roses are the popular varieties you see most frequently. They have large, shapely blooms that are excellent for cutting and enjoying indoors. They are also suitable to grow in beds and borders with some varieties making wonderful hedges.</p>\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Floribunda or Cluster-Flowered</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<p>Bush roses with smaller blooms than Tea roses, however, they bloom abundantly. They make a wonderful impact with color when grown in beds, borders, and hedges.</p>\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Patio or Dwarf Cluster-Flowered</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<p>This variety is like a small-scale version of the Floribunda. These roses are specifically used for small spaces in the garden as well as edgings for areas where small growth is desired. Patio roses will easily adapt to container plantings as well.</p>\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Climbers and Ramblers</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<p>Just as their name implies, these roses can cover a variety of structures. It is important to choose the proper climber for your location. The difference between a climber and a rambler is not clear cut, because so many rose ancestors are common to many climbing roses. But, in general, climbers tend to have a stiff growth which is good for walls and fences where they can stretch. Ramblers tend to be somewhat droopy and are better suited for low supports such as arches, rope swags, sitting areas, and pergolas.</p>\r\n<br />\r\n<p>Landscape Shrub Roses</p>\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<p>Shrub roses have become very popular in our area due to their resistance to disease, ease of maintenance, and their ability to produce beautiful flowers that bloom over long periods.</p>\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Planting Roses</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<p>The best results for planting comes from doing proper research on the roses selected. Regardless of your selection, however, there are some basic rules to follow:</p>\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<p>Roses must receive a minimum of six hours of direct sunlight. They don&rsquo;t like to be planted under large tress where they must compete for light as well as water from the soil.</p>\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<p>It is suggested that you plant roses at least 5 feet apart for good air circulation. Roses in this area can have difficulty with black spot and powdery mildew. By creating good air movement around your plants, you help your roses avoid these issues.</p>\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<p>And, as always, prep your soil. Roses like soil rich in organic material and with good drainage. Amending your soil with some all purpose fertilizer is also recommended. Refer to the label on the product to insure the proper amount to use. The best blooms are produced with a soil pH of 6.0-6.5. (Check with your local extension office for info on soil testing). I like to rototill the area to insure that the soil is loose and then mix in organic material at this stage. It is important to note that you should not plant roses where the soil is wet or soggy. The use of raised beds is also an option.</p>\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<p>Roses will need to receive nutrients as well as ample water on a regular basis. Mulching at least 1 inch will aid in keeping adequate moisture, as well as providing nutrients. When spreading mulch, keep it from building up around the crown of the plant. You should stop feeding in the fall just prior to the first frost (approximately 6 weeks).</p>\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<p>Container-grown roses will start showing up in nurseries and garden centers in early spring. They can be planted around that same time, only on the condition that you are past the last freeze. They can also be planted in the fall. It is best to plant bare-root roses as soon as you receive them. Refer to the planting guide on the rose you purchase, using caution to not dig the hole too deep as to bury the graft union. This knob-like area needs to be just above the soil level.</p>\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Disease and Pest Control</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<p>As mentioned above, powdery mildew or black spot might be encountered. It is best to consult your local extension office or nursery to help aid in solving this issue for your particular area.</p>\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<p>Some of the common pests that might be seen in your garden include aphids, spider mites, Japanese beetles, thrips, and rose midges. The use of horticulture oil, insecticidal soap, or contact insecticide is recommended.</p>\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<p>The selection of roses can be overwhelming to the beginner, but help is available. Consult your local nurseries, and do your research. To help insure success, choose the varieties that are recommended for your Georgia locale. Good luck with your rose garden, and remember, roses aren&rsquo;t just for Valentine&rsquo;s Day!</p>','',1246564104,2),(135,135,6,' Shade Gardens ','<p>By Lyn Hayes, Forsyth County Master Gardener  </p>\r\n<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, August 2008</i>  </p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"313\" src=\"/files/135-thumbs.png\" alt=\"\" /></p>\r\n<p><b>How to fill those shady spaces.</b>  </p>\r\n<p>As the hot, humid days of summer linger like the think&nbsp;aroma of magnolias, Georgians tend to limit their activities to the cool solace of shade. Gardening, though primarily an outdoor pursuit, can be one of those activities. Creating a shade garden is certainly an enjoyable project. The idea of a shady area in your landscape does not mean you are doomed to a bed full of hostas as plant material for shady areas are vast.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWhen I moved to Georgia, I had a large shady area at the back of my property but no clue what to plant there. I soon discovered that there were many plants that would add light and interest to my garden. When we think of a garden, we typically think of all things blooming. The idea of a shade garden is to create interest with color and texture. The plants available for shade may not always have blooming flowers, but the variety of leaf color and texture is very exciting.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYou first need to determine the degree of shade your planting area receives.  This will determine the plants you choose.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&bull; Heavy shade	&bull; Light shade<br />\r\n&bull; Medium shade	&bull; Dappled sunlight<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWhen choosing plants requiring drier conditions, locate them where the morning sun will dry off the dew. This will keep the plant healthy. Shade areas tend to have poor soil conditions, so it is recommended to increase the organic matter in the beds you intend to plant. Be careful not to dig too deep into the soil if you are under a tree canopy as this may damage the roots of the existing tree.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nDon&rsquo;t forget to add spring bulbs to your plant list. They will add color to your garden until your trees become full again. Bulbs are wonderful in a woodland setting. You can also improve the moisture in the bed by adding mulch on top of your plantings. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nIn areas that you believe the shade is too heavy for plant material, you can always add mulch paths or hardscape areas to enhance the garden and create a flow from one area to the next. Adding moss to these dense areas around rocks/flagstones soften this effect. You may also consider adding colorful containers for color plantings that will &ldquo;pop&rdquo; in the landscape.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nUse light and dark foliage to complement each other. Plant a dark leaf next to a light or variegated leaf, or a smooth, large leaf next to a frilly fern. This technique will make the plants stand out and not look like a mass planting of the same thing. Consider using shade loving shrubs as the focal point of the area. This will add height and structure to the garden.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNo matter how you structure your shade garden, it will serve as a poignant addition to your landscape and provide a welcome respite from the heat of the summer sun.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Shade Garden Plants:</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\n&bull; Azalea<br />\r\n&bull; Dogwood<br />\r\n&bull; Hydrangea<br />\r\n&bull; Camellia<br />\r\n&bull; Rhododendron<br />\r\n&bull; Hosta (many different leaf colors, be creative)<br />\r\n&bull; Perennial Geranium<br />\r\n&bull; Astilbe (best in dappled sunlight)<br />\r\n&bull; Bellflower (African blue lily)<br />\r\n&bull; Japanese painted fern (beautiful silver-gray fronds stand out in shade)<br />\r\n&bull; Autumn Fern (evergreen)<br />\r\n&bull; Caladiums (bulb plant)<br />\r\n&bull; Lungwort (funnel-shaped flowers come in blue, red, pink, white, and purple)<br />\r\n&bull; Peacock moss (bluish hue, spreads over time to fill in beautifully)<br />\r\n&bull; Columbine (bell-shaped flowers; attracts hummingbirds and butterflies)<br />\r\n&bull; Hellebore (cup-shaped blooms, evergreen foliage; blooms winter and spring)<br />\r\n&bull; Heuchera (Coral bell; light shade, evergreen foliage; blooms April-August)<br />\r\n&bull; Fringed bleeding heart (Rose/pink flowers, fern-like leaves; blooms spring-summer)<br />\r\n&bull; Pachysandra Terminalis (small, white flowers; spreads by underground roots; good ground cover)</p>','<p>By Lyn Hayes, Forsyth County Master Gardener  </p>\r\n<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, August 2008</i>  </p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"313\" src=\"/files/135-thumbs.png\" alt=\"\" /></p>\r\n<p><b>How to fill those shady spaces.</b>  </p>\r\n<p>As the hot, humid days of summer linger like the think&nbsp;aroma of magnolias, Georgians tend to limit their activities to the cool solace of shade. Gardening, though primarily an outdoor pursuit, can be one of those activities. Creating a shade garden is certainly an enjoyable project. The idea of a shady area in your landscape does not mean you are doomed to a bed full of hostas as plant material for shady areas are vast.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWhen I moved to Georgia, I had a large shady area at the back of my property but no clue what to plant there. I soon discovered that there were many plants that would add light and interest to my garden. When we think of a garden, we typically think of all things blooming. The idea of a shade garden is to create interest with color and texture. The plants available for shade may not always have blooming flowers, but the variety of leaf color and texture is very exciting.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYou first need to determine the degree of shade your planting area receives.  This will determine the plants you choose.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&bull; Heavy shade	&bull; Light shade<br />\r\n&bull; Medium shade	&bull; Dappled sunlight<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWhen choosing plants requiring drier conditions, locate them where the morning sun will dry off the dew. This will keep the plant healthy. Shade areas tend to have poor soil conditions, so it is recommended to increase the organic matter in the beds you intend to plant. Be careful not to dig too deep into the soil if you are under a tree canopy as this may damage the roots of the existing tree.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nDon&rsquo;t forget to add spring bulbs to your plant list. They will add color to your garden until your trees become full again. Bulbs are wonderful in a woodland setting. You can also improve the moisture in the bed by adding mulch on top of your plantings. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nIn areas that you believe the shade is too heavy for plant material, you can always add mulch paths or hardscape areas to enhance the garden and create a flow from one area to the next. Adding moss to these dense areas around rocks/flagstones soften this effect. You may also consider adding colorful containers for color plantings that will &ldquo;pop&rdquo; in the landscape.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nUse light and dark foliage to complement each other. Plant a dark leaf next to a light or variegated leaf, or a smooth, large leaf next to a frilly fern. This technique will make the plants stand out and not look like a mass planting of the same thing. Consider using shade loving shrubs as the focal point of the area. This will add height and structure to the garden.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNo matter how you structure your shade garden, it will serve as a poignant addition to your landscape and provide a welcome respite from the heat of the summer sun.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Shade Garden Plants:</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\n&bull; Azalea<br />\r\n&bull; Dogwood<br />\r\n&bull; Hydrangea<br />\r\n&bull; Camellia<br />\r\n&bull; Rhododendron<br />\r\n&bull; Hosta (many different leaf colors, be creative)<br />\r\n&bull; Perennial Geranium<br />\r\n&bull; Astilbe (best in dappled sunlight)<br />\r\n&bull; Bellflower (African blue lily)<br />\r\n&bull; Japanese painted fern (beautiful silver-gray fronds stand out in shade)<br />\r\n&bull; Autumn Fern (evergreen)<br />\r\n&bull; Caladiums (bulb plant)<br />\r\n&bull; Lungwort (funnel-shaped flowers come in blue, red, pink, white, and purple)<br />\r\n&bull; Peacock moss (bluish hue, spreads over time to fill in beautifully)<br />\r\n&bull; Columbine (bell-shaped flowers; attracts hummingbirds and butterflies)<br />\r\n&bull; Hellebore (cup-shaped blooms, evergreen foliage; blooms winter and spring)<br />\r\n&bull; Heuchera (Coral bell; light shade, evergreen foliage; blooms April-August)<br />\r\n&bull; Fringed bleeding heart (Rose/pink flowers, fern-like leaves; blooms spring-summer)<br />\r\n&bull; Pachysandra Terminalis (small, white flowers; spreads by underground roots; good ground cover)</p>','',1246564955,2),(137,137,6,'Next Summer Starts Now ','<p>By Cla Allgood, ASLA  </p>\r\n<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, August 2008</i>  </p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"700\" src=\"/files/137-thumbs.png\" alt=\"\" /></p>\r\n<p><b>Extending your living space to the outdoors.</b></p>\r\n<p>Most of us are still focusing on this summer, but our minds are beginning to transition to thoughts of school, fall, and cooler days. It goes against our common thought patterns to start thinking about next summer a year in advance, but if you want to enjoy life more on the outside of your backdoor next summer, then next summer starts now.</p>\r\n<p>Most improvements in the landscape take some time to happen, whether it is the time it takes for a flowering plant to set buds or whether it is the amount of time it takes for the construction of a patio. However, we are typically motivated by what we see at that moment. Most garden magazines will premiere pictures of beautiful tulips and daffodils in the spring. These images can be very motivational, even if the articles are really four months too late for anyone to start enjoying such blooms in their garden. If the garden magazines really wanted to help their readers, they would publish those images in November, the time of year those bulbs should have been planted.</p>\r\n<p>It is pretty easy to figure out when to enjoy the beauty of a flower in bloom, but to be successful in our landscapes we have to think about when to actually plant the flower. Let&rsquo;s call this type of thinking &ldquo;off-season thinking.&rdquo; In fact, off-season thinking alone is why lawn fertilization companies are so successful. A lot of their success is not that they have any special type of fertilizers or herbicides, but rather that these professionals are thinking about weed control applications when the rest of us are thinking about Thanksgiving dinner. It is this off-season thinking that should take place with most landscape renovations.</p>\r\n<p>I started my landscape architecture and contracting company, Allgood Outdoors, in 1981, and for over 25 years I have faced the challenge of waves of people waking up to the arrival of spring and realizing they have pent up landscape wants. They seem to have what is almost an emotional drive to get some outdoor enhancements completed right away. In the landscape, swimming pool, and garden businesses, we are very thankful for this wave. We refer to it as the &ldquo;spring rush&rdquo; and do what we can as a business group to try and provide excellent service to as many of these customers as possible. But every spring I cringe when I see people who are determined to rush a project that deserves better or could have been done more efficiently if enough time had been allotted. The point here is that for the value-conscious consumer, the process for enjoying an outdoor enhancement next season can and should start now.</p>\r\n<p>Pete Wilkerson of Scapes Group out of Marietta agrees, &ldquo;Most of the time, homeowners have regrets upon the final project completion [when a job is rushed]&hellip;.Homeowners tend to overlook other outdoor living components in their rush to [install pools]. Many end up with a pool dominating their yard and realizing they want to use their backyard all year round so they should have incorporated other elements.&rdquo;</p>\r\n<p>The good news is that planning a project and doing a project are two different processes. If you start organizing your outdoor plans and goals now, you don&rsquo;t have to pull the trigger to start construction until you are ready. You and your plans might wait for another year or longer, but when you do decide to make it happen, you will be ahead of the game, and hopefully ahead of the spring rush. &ldquo;Educating and communicating to the public that the planning process is the most important part of any project [is imperative]. It is so much easier to change your mind on paper than after the project starts, and those changes cost real dollars,&rdquo; says Wilkerson. &ldquo;We try to explain that during the planning process some of their thoughts or priorities may change while they are investigating how the property can be developed.&rdquo;</p>\r\n<p>There is no element in the yard, in my opinion, that is as susceptible to rush hour planning as the swimming pool. Being one of the most expensive exterior items, the backyard with a pool deserves to be designed by a professional. Notice the phrase &ldquo;a backyard with a pool.&rdquo; In older times a square or oval swimming pool with an eight foot ring of concrete around it sitting in the center of the yard was tops. These pools often looked like they fell to the yard from a helicopter. Today&rsquo;s pool is an important component of the yard and the overall look should be more dynamic. Minimally, the pool should blend in with the property, and it might also need to blend with additional elements such as a patio, outdoor kitchen, outdoor fireplace, sitting area, specialty garden, pond, waterfall, etc. That is why the design of the pool is now really the design of the total backyard. This type of focus takes a little more time and energy, but in the long run it can save money and add much value to your outdoor living effort.</p>\r\n<p>In addition, swimming pools have the ultimate schedule. By that I mean, if you do not get your fireplace built or trees planted by summer, it may not be that significant. You can still enjoy these types of items during other seasons. But if you don&rsquo;t have your pool open for summer, well let&rsquo;s just say cool season swim parties are just not as thrilling as summer swim parties. So be sure not to short change your design and thought process only to become one of the &ldquo;its-not-exactly-what-we-wanted-but-we-were-swimming-by-the-fourth-of-July-by-golly&rdquo; crowd.</p>\r\n<p>I am not saying you can&rsquo;t get a good job in a hurry; you can. But it may come at an additional cost. Just remember this old construction saying, &ldquo;As a rule you can have quality, you have good pricing, and you can have speed, but you can&rsquo;t have all three.&rdquo; While you can strive to be the exception to this rule, why take the risk? Speed is something you will not have to pay extra for if you start thinking about next year&rsquo;s outdoor renovations now. If you can use a little &ldquo;off season thinking&rdquo; and start your landscape plans now, your process will be less stressful, your landscape professionals will thank you, and your friends and family will be eager to help you enjoy your outdoor improvements when next summer begins.</p>\r\n<p>Here are some tips and suggestions to get you started on your outdoor improvements and renovations:</p>\r\n<p>1. Think of things that will help you enjoy your outdoors. For some people outdoor furniture is a good start. Turning your outdoors into living space is a great home stretcher. No matter how much square footage you want inside your home&rsquo;s walls, there are still many activities can only be enjoyed outdoors, such as cookouts, swimming, seeing the stars, listening to birds, frogs, and crickets, watching a fire on a summer night, and listening to a waterfall.</p>\r\n<p>2. Work with a professional designer or a landscape architect. Let them help you prioritize your wish list and see what your yard can yield. Sign up for a consultation or hire a designer for a concept plan. Taking small initial steps with designers may be most comfortable for some people. You will learn something from every effort. Be prepared so you are efficient with the professional&rsquo;s time and your money. Have copies of your plat, photographs of ideas you like, and sketches of your ideas. Make notes of the things you like about your yard as well as the problem areas. Include a plan of your septic system. All of these things will help speed up your designer. But never give out your only copies of anything!</p>\r\n<p>3. Do not rush through the concept stage. This is where you encourage the most creativity. And if you want creativity, be prepared for creativity. You are not necessarily hiring someone to draft your exact thoughts. You have to challenge yourself to look for the good in new ideas.</p>\r\n<p>4. If you are considering a pool, do not overlook building a smaller pool. Some people are calling small pools &ldquo;spools&rdquo; &ndash; the combination of a spa and pool. Also, a concrete or gunite pool will give you the most flexibility for a custom design. If you decide on a liner pool, do not discount the value of a designer because the predetermined pool shape may need extra help to look nestled into the yard.</p>\r\n<p>5. There is nothing wrong with working in the winter in the North Georgia area. We are blessed with mild winters and unlike other areas of the country, outdoor construction is only slightly hampered by our winters. Because a landscape contractor&rsquo;s work load is slower in the winter, off season pricing and service can be better.</p>\r\n<p>6. Tell your designer your budget; whether it is tight or whether it might have some flexibility if you are wowed by something really cool. And don&rsquo;t worry &ndash; everyone has a budget. If you do not want to limit your designer&rsquo;s creativity early in the process, you can ask for two concepts: one concept that is in the budget and one concept that may be over the top.</p>\r\n<p>7. Research companies and what their capabilities are. Pools are a significant investment, so make sure you have qualified people that have a track record of successful projects and pleased clients. Ask for a reference list, which is critical, and actually go see projects that the company has done. Remember, it&rsquo;s not always about price, especially once problems may arise. You need to have a good rapport with who you are working with, for a pool project always takes longer than people anticipate with the coordination of different subs and trades and with the weather.</p>\r\n<p>The value that outdoor living spaces can add to the value of a home is steadily increasing. Enjoying outdoor living is not a new concept; it was here before there was air conditioning! However, the biggest payoff from your outdoor improvements and renovations will be the everyday enjoyment they add to the quality of life for the homeowner, their family, and their friends.</p>','<p>By Cla Allgood, ASLA  </p>\r\n<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, August 2008</i>  </p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"700\" src=\"/files/137-thumbs.png\" alt=\"\" /></p>\r\n<p><b>Extending your living space to the outdoors.</b></p>\r\n<p>Most of us are still focusing on this summer, but our minds are beginning to transition to thoughts of school, fall, and cooler days. It goes against our common thought patterns to start thinking about next summer a year in advance, but if you want to enjoy life more on the outside of your backdoor next summer, then next summer starts now.</p>\r\n<p>Most improvements in the landscape take some time to happen, whether it is the time it takes for a flowering plant to set buds or whether it is the amount of time it takes for the construction of a patio. However, we are typically motivated by what we see at that moment. Most garden magazines will premiere pictures of beautiful tulips and daffodils in the spring. These images can be very motivational, even if the articles are really four months too late for anyone to start enjoying such blooms in their garden. If the garden magazines really wanted to help their readers, they would publish those images in November, the time of year those bulbs should have been planted.</p>\r\n<p>It is pretty easy to figure out when to enjoy the beauty of a flower in bloom, but to be successful in our landscapes we have to think about when to actually plant the flower. Let&rsquo;s call this type of thinking &ldquo;off-season thinking.&rdquo; In fact, off-season thinking alone is why lawn fertilization companies are so successful. A lot of their success is not that they have any special type of fertilizers or herbicides, but rather that these professionals are thinking about weed control applications when the rest of us are thinking about Thanksgiving dinner. It is this off-season thinking that should take place with most landscape renovations.</p>\r\n<p>I started my landscape architecture and contracting company, Allgood Outdoors, in 1981, and for over 25 years I have faced the challenge of waves of people waking up to the arrival of spring and realizing they have pent up landscape wants. They seem to have what is almost an emotional drive to get some outdoor enhancements completed right away. In the landscape, swimming pool, and garden businesses, we are very thankful for this wave. We refer to it as the &ldquo;spring rush&rdquo; and do what we can as a business group to try and provide excellent service to as many of these customers as possible. But every spring I cringe when I see people who are determined to rush a project that deserves better or could have been done more efficiently if enough time had been allotted. The point here is that for the value-conscious consumer, the process for enjoying an outdoor enhancement next season can and should start now.</p>\r\n<p>Pete Wilkerson of Scapes Group out of Marietta agrees, &ldquo;Most of the time, homeowners have regrets upon the final project completion [when a job is rushed]&hellip;.Homeowners tend to overlook other outdoor living components in their rush to [install pools]. Many end up with a pool dominating their yard and realizing they want to use their backyard all year round so they should have incorporated other elements.&rdquo;</p>\r\n<p>The good news is that planning a project and doing a project are two different processes. If you start organizing your outdoor plans and goals now, you don&rsquo;t have to pull the trigger to start construction until you are ready. You and your plans might wait for another year or longer, but when you do decide to make it happen, you will be ahead of the game, and hopefully ahead of the spring rush. &ldquo;Educating and communicating to the public that the planning process is the most important part of any project [is imperative]. It is so much easier to change your mind on paper than after the project starts, and those changes cost real dollars,&rdquo; says Wilkerson. &ldquo;We try to explain that during the planning process some of their thoughts or priorities may change while they are investigating how the property can be developed.&rdquo;</p>\r\n<p>There is no element in the yard, in my opinion, that is as susceptible to rush hour planning as the swimming pool. Being one of the most expensive exterior items, the backyard with a pool deserves to be designed by a professional. Notice the phrase &ldquo;a backyard with a pool.&rdquo; In older times a square or oval swimming pool with an eight foot ring of concrete around it sitting in the center of the yard was tops. These pools often looked like they fell to the yard from a helicopter. Today&rsquo;s pool is an important component of the yard and the overall look should be more dynamic. Minimally, the pool should blend in with the property, and it might also need to blend with additional elements such as a patio, outdoor kitchen, outdoor fireplace, sitting area, specialty garden, pond, waterfall, etc. That is why the design of the pool is now really the design of the total backyard. This type of focus takes a little more time and energy, but in the long run it can save money and add much value to your outdoor living effort.</p>\r\n<p>In addition, swimming pools have the ultimate schedule. By that I mean, if you do not get your fireplace built or trees planted by summer, it may not be that significant. You can still enjoy these types of items during other seasons. But if you don&rsquo;t have your pool open for summer, well let&rsquo;s just say cool season swim parties are just not as thrilling as summer swim parties. So be sure not to short change your design and thought process only to become one of the &ldquo;its-not-exactly-what-we-wanted-but-we-were-swimming-by-the-fourth-of-July-by-golly&rdquo; crowd.</p>\r\n<p>I am not saying you can&rsquo;t get a good job in a hurry; you can. But it may come at an additional cost. Just remember this old construction saying, &ldquo;As a rule you can have quality, you have good pricing, and you can have speed, but you can&rsquo;t have all three.&rdquo; While you can strive to be the exception to this rule, why take the risk? Speed is something you will not have to pay extra for if you start thinking about next year&rsquo;s outdoor renovations now. If you can use a little &ldquo;off season thinking&rdquo; and start your landscape plans now, your process will be less stressful, your landscape professionals will thank you, and your friends and family will be eager to help you enjoy your outdoor improvements when next summer begins.</p>\r\n<p>Here are some tips and suggestions to get you started on your outdoor improvements and renovations:</p>\r\n<p>1. Think of things that will help you enjoy your outdoors. For some people outdoor furniture is a good start. Turning your outdoors into living space is a great home stretcher. No matter how much square footage you want inside your home&rsquo;s walls, there are still many activities can only be enjoyed outdoors, such as cookouts, swimming, seeing the stars, listening to birds, frogs, and crickets, watching a fire on a summer night, and listening to a waterfall.</p>\r\n<p>2. Work with a professional designer or a landscape architect. Let them help you prioritize your wish list and see what your yard can yield. Sign up for a consultation or hire a designer for a concept plan. Taking small initial steps with designers may be most comfortable for some people. You will learn something from every effort. Be prepared so you are efficient with the professional&rsquo;s time and your money. Have copies of your plat, photographs of ideas you like, and sketches of your ideas. Make notes of the things you like about your yard as well as the problem areas. Include a plan of your septic system. All of these things will help speed up your designer. But never give out your only copies of anything!</p>\r\n<p>3. Do not rush through the concept stage. This is where you encourage the most creativity. And if you want creativity, be prepared for creativity. You are not necessarily hiring someone to draft your exact thoughts. You have to challenge yourself to look for the good in new ideas.</p>\r\n<p>4. If you are considering a pool, do not overlook building a smaller pool. Some people are calling small pools &ldquo;spools&rdquo; &ndash; the combination of a spa and pool. Also, a concrete or gunite pool will give you the most flexibility for a custom design. If you decide on a liner pool, do not discount the value of a designer because the predetermined pool shape may need extra help to look nestled into the yard.</p>\r\n<p>5. There is nothing wrong with working in the winter in the North Georgia area. We are blessed with mild winters and unlike other areas of the country, outdoor construction is only slightly hampered by our winters. Because a landscape contractor&rsquo;s work load is slower in the winter, off season pricing and service can be better.</p>\r\n<p>6. Tell your designer your budget; whether it is tight or whether it might have some flexibility if you are wowed by something really cool. And don&rsquo;t worry &ndash; everyone has a budget. If you do not want to limit your designer&rsquo;s creativity early in the process, you can ask for two concepts: one concept that is in the budget and one concept that may be over the top.</p>\r\n<p>7. Research companies and what their capabilities are. Pools are a significant investment, so make sure you have qualified people that have a track record of successful projects and pleased clients. Ask for a reference list, which is critical, and actually go see projects that the company has done. Remember, it&rsquo;s not always about price, especially once problems may arise. You need to have a good rapport with who you are working with, for a pool project always takes longer than people anticipate with the coordination of different subs and trades and with the weather.</p>\r\n<p>The value that outdoor living spaces can add to the value of a home is steadily increasing. Enjoying outdoor living is not a new concept; it was here before there was air conditioning! However, the biggest payoff from your outdoor improvements and renovations will be the everyday enjoyment they add to the quality of life for the homeowner, their family, and their friends.</p>','',1246565222,4),(138,138,6,'In Your Landscape','<p>By Cla Allgood&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, June 2008</i>  </p>\r\n<p><img src=\"/files/138-thumbs.png\" alt=\"\" /></p>\r\n<p><b>Thinking small can be a big thing!</b> </p>\r\n<p>In the seventies, there was a book published called Small is Beautiful. The author, E.F. Schumacher, wrote a very compelling discussion on the merits of decreasing our needs for more and more. He discussed how big solutions are often less successful than multiple smaller solutions. Through his discourse, he challenged the reader to not only appreciate the huge show but to make the effort to enjoy beauty in the small and the subtle.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAbout 30 years have passed since I read that book, and I believe his message is ringing louder and truer than ever. I think that we &ndash; as American landscapers, gardeners, and homeowners &ndash; can all be guilty of making future landscape plans that are often idealized by what I call &ldquo;Ponderosa Thinking.&rdquo; If you know the old T.V. show Bonanza, you know the ultimate American dream of having a big piece of land and sharing it with your family in marvelous ways, believing that your spread is the biggest and the &rdquo;bestest.&rdquo; While there is no problem with having this dream, the problem is that sometimes it can freeze our reality. The truth is that most of us do not have the energy, time, or money to actualize all the landscape improvements we can think of for a half-acre lot. And let&rsquo;s face it: you can even work yourself to death on a quarter-acre lot. We know what we would like to do, but our resources hold us back and oftentimes people don&rsquo;t do anything, waiting to start their landscape or gardening opus.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nRecently, while traveling through the Georgetown section of Washington, D.C., I looked at the tiny little yards (if you could call them that) that come with the brownstones or townhouses blanket that area. Usually, I would feel sorry for someone with such a tiny outdoor space. This time, though, I was a little envious. I saw micro-size yards that took very little material to build, very little time to maintain, and very little water to keep lush. To the average suburbanite in our area, five tulips would be just enough to make us mad. Here, next to tiny patios that could barely accommodate a couple of chairs, the tulips looked perfect. I could even imagine the homeowners taking the time to sit down near the flowers and actually enjoy their individual beauty.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nLandscapers and homeowners alike have adopted this same &quot;Georgetown&quot; look and feel approach with the brownstones at Vickery Village Subdivision right here in Cumming. The grounds around the homes are compact yet produce and very high-end, high-impact visual landscape. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nIn my opinion, a magnificent garden is really within everyone&rsquo;s grasp. We just have to adjust our brains to get maximum enjoyment out of &ldquo;the small.&rdquo; To translate this, if you have a typical backyard and you feel underfunded or tired just thinking of tackling the whole yard as you would like, first realize it is OK to feel that way. Just because you own it does not mean you have to make it all perfect. You really can&rsquo;t enjoy the outdoors if all your time is spent working. Instead, try to think small.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nOne way to do this would be to rough out a diagram on what you would like to do in your yard as the maximum solution. Make sure your maximum solution includes a few smaller projects or intimate spaces. Then pick a small area that you can manage and knock it out in a robust manner. This is a little more than phasing. It is phasing your project with an immediate emphasis on the small. In fact, if your small project makes you happy enough you may not even move on to the larger projects. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nYour project may be as small as a beautifully planted container garden. Everyone who has a house or even an apartment can have a container garden. No excuses here. One of the things I have always liked about container gardens is that everyone has the chance to make theirs the best. Your home may not be as nice as the Queen of England&rsquo;s home, but, gosh darn it, you can have a planted container that is better than hers. You can plant a nice 3&rdquo; diameter flower pot for very little money. Enthusiasm and creativity are the main ingredients. And if you considered the planting as a seasonal planting, you can even break &ldquo;horticultural rules&rdquo; and use plants that &ldquo;don&rsquo;t grow here.&rdquo; You can crowd plants with no mercy and let them fight it out. You can even use oddball items like a jumble of wire as a piece of sculpture in your &ldquo;container landscape.&rdquo; As your container grows and evolves through the seasons, you might be surprised how much you look at it and how much enjoyment it will give you.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAfter we have conquered the container garden, we might move up to a larger project. One of the most basic activities you can do in your yard is just sit down with a friend or family member and talk or a have drink. So, why not build a small beautiful spot to do this? Just pick a little area, put in enough paving to get your chairs on it, surround it with some plants that you find interesting. Add a few larger shrubs and/or a panel of fence to separate if from the rest of the yard. Add a tree or an arbor for shade, accenting the area with a small vanishing fountain if you like. By approaching this little sitting garden with gusto and creativity, you will benefit from the small-is-beautiful mindset. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nAlmost everything in the garden can be scaled down. Even a swimming pool does not have to be as large as we typically see them. Perhaps all you really need is a pool large enough for a quick dip, not a pool large enough for the whole neighborhood. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nThese thoughts are not new. In fact, they are thousand of years old. The Japanese probably are among the best at making wonderful areas with little space. As an island nation, they are all too aware of their spatial limits. In their gardens, they often try to symbolically capture the spirit of mountains, waterfalls, islands, and other natural beauty all in a tiny area. And they do not consider plants in containers as something for sissies. Part of the Samurai training was the art of making container arrangements. They felt that the art helped prepare warriors to focus on the battlefield.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAs we hear about overcrowding, limited resources, environmental footprints, and shrinking home values in the daily news, our need for the therapy of connecting with nature grows. It&rsquo;s important to bear in mind that this connection can be made with gardens of all sizes.</p>','<p>By Cla Allgood&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, June 2008</i>  </p>\r\n<p><img src=\"/files/138-thumbs.png\" alt=\"\" /></p>\r\n<p><b>Thinking small can be a big thing!</b> </p>\r\n<p>In the seventies, there was a book published called Small is Beautiful. The author, E.F. Schumacher, wrote a very compelling discussion on the merits of decreasing our needs for more and more. He discussed how big solutions are often less successful than multiple smaller solutions. Through his discourse, he challenged the reader to not only appreciate the huge show but to make the effort to enjoy beauty in the small and the subtle.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAbout 30 years have passed since I read that book, and I believe his message is ringing louder and truer than ever. I think that we &ndash; as American landscapers, gardeners, and homeowners &ndash; can all be guilty of making future landscape plans that are often idealized by what I call &ldquo;Ponderosa Thinking.&rdquo; If you know the old T.V. show Bonanza, you know the ultimate American dream of having a big piece of land and sharing it with your family in marvelous ways, believing that your spread is the biggest and the &rdquo;bestest.&rdquo; While there is no problem with having this dream, the problem is that sometimes it can freeze our reality. The truth is that most of us do not have the energy, time, or money to actualize all the landscape improvements we can think of for a half-acre lot. And let&rsquo;s face it: you can even work yourself to death on a quarter-acre lot. We know what we would like to do, but our resources hold us back and oftentimes people don&rsquo;t do anything, waiting to start their landscape or gardening opus.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nRecently, while traveling through the Georgetown section of Washington, D.C., I looked at the tiny little yards (if you could call them that) that come with the brownstones or townhouses blanket that area. Usually, I would feel sorry for someone with such a tiny outdoor space. This time, though, I was a little envious. I saw micro-size yards that took very little material to build, very little time to maintain, and very little water to keep lush. To the average suburbanite in our area, five tulips would be just enough to make us mad. Here, next to tiny patios that could barely accommodate a couple of chairs, the tulips looked perfect. I could even imagine the homeowners taking the time to sit down near the flowers and actually enjoy their individual beauty.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nLandscapers and homeowners alike have adopted this same &quot;Georgetown&quot; look and feel approach with the brownstones at Vickery Village Subdivision right here in Cumming. The grounds around the homes are compact yet produce and very high-end, high-impact visual landscape. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nIn my opinion, a magnificent garden is really within everyone&rsquo;s grasp. We just have to adjust our brains to get maximum enjoyment out of &ldquo;the small.&rdquo; To translate this, if you have a typical backyard and you feel underfunded or tired just thinking of tackling the whole yard as you would like, first realize it is OK to feel that way. Just because you own it does not mean you have to make it all perfect. You really can&rsquo;t enjoy the outdoors if all your time is spent working. Instead, try to think small.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nOne way to do this would be to rough out a diagram on what you would like to do in your yard as the maximum solution. Make sure your maximum solution includes a few smaller projects or intimate spaces. Then pick a small area that you can manage and knock it out in a robust manner. This is a little more than phasing. It is phasing your project with an immediate emphasis on the small. In fact, if your small project makes you happy enough you may not even move on to the larger projects. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nYour project may be as small as a beautifully planted container garden. Everyone who has a house or even an apartment can have a container garden. No excuses here. One of the things I have always liked about container gardens is that everyone has the chance to make theirs the best. Your home may not be as nice as the Queen of England&rsquo;s home, but, gosh darn it, you can have a planted container that is better than hers. You can plant a nice 3&rdquo; diameter flower pot for very little money. Enthusiasm and creativity are the main ingredients. And if you considered the planting as a seasonal planting, you can even break &ldquo;horticultural rules&rdquo; and use plants that &ldquo;don&rsquo;t grow here.&rdquo; You can crowd plants with no mercy and let them fight it out. You can even use oddball items like a jumble of wire as a piece of sculpture in your &ldquo;container landscape.&rdquo; As your container grows and evolves through the seasons, you might be surprised how much you look at it and how much enjoyment it will give you.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAfter we have conquered the container garden, we might move up to a larger project. One of the most basic activities you can do in your yard is just sit down with a friend or family member and talk or a have drink. So, why not build a small beautiful spot to do this? Just pick a little area, put in enough paving to get your chairs on it, surround it with some plants that you find interesting. Add a few larger shrubs and/or a panel of fence to separate if from the rest of the yard. Add a tree or an arbor for shade, accenting the area with a small vanishing fountain if you like. By approaching this little sitting garden with gusto and creativity, you will benefit from the small-is-beautiful mindset. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nAlmost everything in the garden can be scaled down. Even a swimming pool does not have to be as large as we typically see them. Perhaps all you really need is a pool large enough for a quick dip, not a pool large enough for the whole neighborhood. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nThese thoughts are not new. In fact, they are thousand of years old. The Japanese probably are among the best at making wonderful areas with little space. As an island nation, they are all too aware of their spatial limits. In their gardens, they often try to symbolically capture the spirit of mountains, waterfalls, islands, and other natural beauty all in a tiny area. And they do not consider plants in containers as something for sissies. Part of the Samurai training was the art of making container arrangements. They felt that the art helped prepare warriors to focus on the battlefield.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAs we hear about overcrowding, limited resources, environmental footprints, and shrinking home values in the daily news, our need for the therapy of connecting with nature grows. It&rsquo;s important to bear in mind that this connection can be made with gardens of all sizes.</p>','',1246565938,2),(139,139,6,' Build a Vanishing Water Feature ','<p>By Lyn Hayes, Forsyth County Master Gardener  </p>\r\n<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, January 2007</i>  </p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"282\" src=\"/files/139-thumbs.png\" alt=\"\" /></p>\r\n<p>Adding water to your landscape always gives it a pleasing touch. The sound of water can be very soothing and will enhance any garden. The off-season is a great time to look at your landscape and contemplate creative, new ways to expand planting beds or add areas of interest to your outdoor living space. A vanishing water feature creates a lively point of interest. They are easy to construct, require low maintenance, and will compliment your patio or deck space. They consist of a large urn or pot that is placed in a bed of rocks and filled with water. The water overflows the urn and cascades down the sides, appearing to vanish into the ground, where it is pumped back up to continue the process. Let&rsquo;s look at what&rsquo;s involved in creating this exciting water feature.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Location</b><br />\r\nFirst, evaluate your property and decide on the best location for your water feature. Take into account that the space will need to be level and have access to electricity. You will not need a water source at the fountain continually. Once you fill it you will only need to top it off on occasion. Building it near your outdoor living space will enable you to enjoy the tranquil sounds of water. Do not choose a remote area that you never visit. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nSecond, look at the size of the area and the size of urn or pot you might place in it. The standard sizes of the preformed reservoirs are 2&rsquo;x 2&rsquo;, 3&rsquo;x 3&rsquo; and 4&rsquo;x 4&rsquo;. Of course, you can use your creativity and construct your own custom reservoir (see instructions below) however the preformed boxes are easy to install and will last over time. As always, before you dig check for buried utilities, cables, and irrigation systems.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Installation of Custom Reservoir</b><br />\r\nMeasure out a square area for the hole and dig it as deep as the depth of the wood. Cut pressure treated wood to fit the hole to create a box then secure the corners with nails. Make sure when placing the wooden box in the hole that it is level. This can be achieved by adding sand to the hole. Cover the wooden box with a heavy duty rubber pond liner; 45 Mil is recommended. Secure the liner by draping it over the sides and back filling it with soil.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Installation for the Preformed Reservoir</b><br />\r\nDig a hole the same size and depth as your reservoir box: approximately 14&rdquo; deep. The lip of the box needs to sit flush with the soil. Fill the bottom of the hole with sand to help with the leveling process. The grate and the mesh will sit on a shelf inside the box just below the lip. Level the box and back fill with soil and pack it down to secure it.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Assembling the Grate</b><br />\r\nCut a small access panel on one corner of the grate. This will create an access panel so you can get to your pump. Use zip ties to create a hatch so you can lift the panel once you have covered the grate with mesh and rocks. Place the cinder blocks (2 or 3) to support the urn in the center of your reservoir. Mark the area in the center of the grate where you will need to cut a small hole for your plumbing. If your reservoir is 3&rsquo; x 3&rsquo;, 4&rsquo; x 4&rsquo; or larger, blocks will need to be placed in each corner to add support to the urn. Lay the grate on top of the blocks.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nLay the mesh on top of the grate. Cut a hole for the tubing and slice along the area of the access panel allowing you to lift it up and down.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlace the pump in the reservoir near the access panel. <br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Placing the Urn</b><br />\r\nOnce you have placed and sealed a barb fitting through the hole in the bottom of the urn, with the urn on its side, connect the tubing to the barb fitting. Leave plenty of tubing to spare to connect to the pump once the urn is in place. Feed your tubing through the hole in the grate. Pick up the urn &amp; slowly lower it to the center of the grate. Level the urn using plastic shims. Connect the tubing to the pump and secure it with the clamp. Secure the 1&rdquo; PVC pipe on the fitting inside the urn. Do not glue this pipe in place. You will need to pull it out to drain the urn during the winter.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCover the mesh with decorative rocks for the topping.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFinally, fill the reservoir with water, plug in the pump, and enjoy your beautiful &ldquo;Vanishing Water Feature!&rdquo;</p>','<p>By Lyn Hayes, Forsyth County Master Gardener  </p>\r\n<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, January 2007</i>  </p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"282\" src=\"/files/139-thumbs.png\" alt=\"\" /></p>\r\n<p>Adding water to your landscape always gives it a pleasing touch. The sound of water can be very soothing and will enhance any garden. The off-season is a great time to look at your landscape and contemplate creative, new ways to expand planting beds or add areas of interest to your outdoor living space. A vanishing water feature creates a lively point of interest. They are easy to construct, require low maintenance, and will compliment your patio or deck space. They consist of a large urn or pot that is placed in a bed of rocks and filled with water. The water overflows the urn and cascades down the sides, appearing to vanish into the ground, where it is pumped back up to continue the process. Let&rsquo;s look at what&rsquo;s involved in creating this exciting water feature.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Location</b><br />\r\nFirst, evaluate your property and decide on the best location for your water feature. Take into account that the space will need to be level and have access to electricity. You will not need a water source at the fountain continually. Once you fill it you will only need to top it off on occasion. Building it near your outdoor living space will enable you to enjoy the tranquil sounds of water. Do not choose a remote area that you never visit. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nSecond, look at the size of the area and the size of urn or pot you might place in it. The standard sizes of the preformed reservoirs are 2&rsquo;x 2&rsquo;, 3&rsquo;x 3&rsquo; and 4&rsquo;x 4&rsquo;. Of course, you can use your creativity and construct your own custom reservoir (see instructions below) however the preformed boxes are easy to install and will last over time. As always, before you dig check for buried utilities, cables, and irrigation systems.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Installation of Custom Reservoir</b><br />\r\nMeasure out a square area for the hole and dig it as deep as the depth of the wood. Cut pressure treated wood to fit the hole to create a box then secure the corners with nails. Make sure when placing the wooden box in the hole that it is level. This can be achieved by adding sand to the hole. Cover the wooden box with a heavy duty rubber pond liner; 45 Mil is recommended. Secure the liner by draping it over the sides and back filling it with soil.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Installation for the Preformed Reservoir</b><br />\r\nDig a hole the same size and depth as your reservoir box: approximately 14&rdquo; deep. The lip of the box needs to sit flush with the soil. Fill the bottom of the hole with sand to help with the leveling process. The grate and the mesh will sit on a shelf inside the box just below the lip. Level the box and back fill with soil and pack it down to secure it.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Assembling the Grate</b><br />\r\nCut a small access panel on one corner of the grate. This will create an access panel so you can get to your pump. Use zip ties to create a hatch so you can lift the panel once you have covered the grate with mesh and rocks. Place the cinder blocks (2 or 3) to support the urn in the center of your reservoir. Mark the area in the center of the grate where you will need to cut a small hole for your plumbing. If your reservoir is 3&rsquo; x 3&rsquo;, 4&rsquo; x 4&rsquo; or larger, blocks will need to be placed in each corner to add support to the urn. Lay the grate on top of the blocks.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nLay the mesh on top of the grate. Cut a hole for the tubing and slice along the area of the access panel allowing you to lift it up and down.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlace the pump in the reservoir near the access panel. <br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Placing the Urn</b><br />\r\nOnce you have placed and sealed a barb fitting through the hole in the bottom of the urn, with the urn on its side, connect the tubing to the barb fitting. Leave plenty of tubing to spare to connect to the pump once the urn is in place. Feed your tubing through the hole in the grate. Pick up the urn &amp; slowly lower it to the center of the grate. Level the urn using plastic shims. Connect the tubing to the pump and secure it with the clamp. Secure the 1&rdquo; PVC pipe on the fitting inside the urn. Do not glue this pipe in place. You will need to pull it out to drain the urn during the winter.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCover the mesh with decorative rocks for the topping.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFinally, fill the reservoir with water, plug in the pump, and enjoy your beautiful &ldquo;Vanishing Water Feature!&rdquo;</p>','',1246566125,2),(140,140,6,'Water Restrictions... Don\'t Panic! ','<p>By Lyn Hayes, Forsyth County Master Gardener  </p>\r\n<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, July 2007</i>  </p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"282\" src=\"/files/140-thumbs.png\" alt=\"\" /></p>\r\n<p><b>Landscapes can handle drought better than you may think.</b>  </p>\r\n<p>As the summer heat continues to creep up and our lawns begin to crunch beneath our feet, a person begins to wonder if there is an end to the ever increasing concern over Georgia water. Although we have had a lot of rain lately, we are seriously lacking in rain fall for the year and the counties still require residents to conserve.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYou should be aware of the days and times you are allowed to water and stick to those times. Abuse can lead to fines and in some case, service terminated completely. You should call your county water department or visit their web site to keep current with water restrictions.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNow that you are aware of the rules regarding your watering limitations, there is no need to panic. Your landscape can survive! Grass tends to brown up a bit with a lack of water, but can bounce back. In times like these, it is sometimes best to turn to the experts for advice. I talked to Cla Allgood, owner of Allgood Outdoors and Wakoola Water Gardens, to help shed some light on this otherwise dismal picture. Allgood is a native of Georgia and a graduate of UGA. He has been in the landscape profession for over 30 years.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&ldquo;The panic can be worse than the problem. The news media is telling us every night about watering restrictions and how very serious this drought situation is. This causes many people to push the panic button,&rdquo; Allgood commented. He added, &ldquo;Before 1960, there were no irrigation systems in Georgia landscapes. Just look at the lily patches and wildflowers along many of our highways and interstates; these plants are abandoned and yet survive.&rdquo;<br />\r\n<br />\r\nKeep this in mind when selecting plant material for your landscape. Some of the &ldquo;exotic&rdquo; plants may expire because they require more water as opposed to native plants, which are proven strong for our climate. &ldquo;A landscape has many seasons, and just like the lush blooming season of spring and the colorful season of fall, we should be more tolerant of a hot summer look to our landscape,&rdquo; said Allgood. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe property which houses Allgood Outdoors and Wakoola Water Gardens includes a beautiful 3 acre garden surrounded by ponds and lush greenery with no irrigation. Staff members water the annual and perennial beds by hand, but the grass areas are on their own. &ldquo;A person at the end of a hose is best,&rdquo; says Allgood. Water waste occurs when a sprinkler or hose is left unattended, allowing over watering to occur or even spraying into the street. Plants will push their root systems deep to find water and will stand a better chance of survival when a drought situation occurs. Allgood indicated that the evergreens are most at risk; however, as they do not have the ability to go dormant or drop their leaves for survival. By focusing our efforts towards these plants, they are less at risk.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&ldquo;Of course we are all concerned over the lack of rainfall,&rdquo; Allgood said, &ldquo;but with conservation and wise watering, our landscapes will survive.&rdquo; Allgood is reminded of the following quote by an unnamed author: &ldquo;In times of dry they never remember the rain; in times of rain they never remember the dry.&rdquo; Allgood states, &ldquo;That&rsquo;s the way it has always been and will always be.&rdquo; <br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Conservation Watering Tips</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\n&middot; Water deeply<br />\r\n&middot; Have a professional install an irrigation system to avoid waste and maintain tough watering restrictions<br />\r\n&middot; Install a drip watering system for beds and borders<br />\r\n&middot; Use water bags on trees<br />\r\n&middot; Be water wise in your plant selection<br />\r\n&middot; Mulch to help soil retain moisture<br />\r\n&middot; Mow grass higher to push roots deeper<br />\r\n&middot; Place a bucket under your air conditioner condensation line for water collection<br />\r\n&middot; Attach a rain barrel to a gutter downspout<br />\r\n<br />\r\nI recently purchased a rain barrel which is connected to a gutter downspout at my house. It holds 55 gallons of water and was overflowing in 10 minutes with one of our recent pop-up storms. It is amazing how much water can come off your roof! These barrels can be found on most gardening web sites, but pay close attention to the type of hose fitting. A strong brass hose connection is preferred rather than a plastic connector.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nBe water wise, not wasteful, conserve, recycle, and have a cool summer!</p>','<p>By Lyn Hayes, Forsyth County Master Gardener  </p>\r\n<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, July 2007</i>  </p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"282\" src=\"/files/140-thumbs.png\" alt=\"\" /></p>\r\n<p><b>Landscapes can handle drought better than you may think.</b>  </p>\r\n<p>As the summer heat continues to creep up and our lawns begin to crunch beneath our feet, a person begins to wonder if there is an end to the ever increasing concern over Georgia water. Although we have had a lot of rain lately, we are seriously lacking in rain fall for the year and the counties still require residents to conserve.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYou should be aware of the days and times you are allowed to water and stick to those times. Abuse can lead to fines and in some case, service terminated completely. You should call your county water department or visit their web site to keep current with water restrictions.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNow that you are aware of the rules regarding your watering limitations, there is no need to panic. Your landscape can survive! Grass tends to brown up a bit with a lack of water, but can bounce back. In times like these, it is sometimes best to turn to the experts for advice. I talked to Cla Allgood, owner of Allgood Outdoors and Wakoola Water Gardens, to help shed some light on this otherwise dismal picture. Allgood is a native of Georgia and a graduate of UGA. He has been in the landscape profession for over 30 years.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&ldquo;The panic can be worse than the problem. The news media is telling us every night about watering restrictions and how very serious this drought situation is. This causes many people to push the panic button,&rdquo; Allgood commented. He added, &ldquo;Before 1960, there were no irrigation systems in Georgia landscapes. Just look at the lily patches and wildflowers along many of our highways and interstates; these plants are abandoned and yet survive.&rdquo;<br />\r\n<br />\r\nKeep this in mind when selecting plant material for your landscape. Some of the &ldquo;exotic&rdquo; plants may expire because they require more water as opposed to native plants, which are proven strong for our climate. &ldquo;A landscape has many seasons, and just like the lush blooming season of spring and the colorful season of fall, we should be more tolerant of a hot summer look to our landscape,&rdquo; said Allgood. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe property which houses Allgood Outdoors and Wakoola Water Gardens includes a beautiful 3 acre garden surrounded by ponds and lush greenery with no irrigation. Staff members water the annual and perennial beds by hand, but the grass areas are on their own. &ldquo;A person at the end of a hose is best,&rdquo; says Allgood. Water waste occurs when a sprinkler or hose is left unattended, allowing over watering to occur or even spraying into the street. Plants will push their root systems deep to find water and will stand a better chance of survival when a drought situation occurs. Allgood indicated that the evergreens are most at risk; however, as they do not have the ability to go dormant or drop their leaves for survival. By focusing our efforts towards these plants, they are less at risk.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&ldquo;Of course we are all concerned over the lack of rainfall,&rdquo; Allgood said, &ldquo;but with conservation and wise watering, our landscapes will survive.&rdquo; Allgood is reminded of the following quote by an unnamed author: &ldquo;In times of dry they never remember the rain; in times of rain they never remember the dry.&rdquo; Allgood states, &ldquo;That&rsquo;s the way it has always been and will always be.&rdquo; <br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Conservation Watering Tips</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\n&middot; Water deeply<br />\r\n&middot; Have a professional install an irrigation system to avoid waste and maintain tough watering restrictions<br />\r\n&middot; Install a drip watering system for beds and borders<br />\r\n&middot; Use water bags on trees<br />\r\n&middot; Be water wise in your plant selection<br />\r\n&middot; Mulch to help soil retain moisture<br />\r\n&middot; Mow grass higher to push roots deeper<br />\r\n&middot; Place a bucket under your air conditioner condensation line for water collection<br />\r\n&middot; Attach a rain barrel to a gutter downspout<br />\r\n<br />\r\nI recently purchased a rain barrel which is connected to a gutter downspout at my house. It holds 55 gallons of water and was overflowing in 10 minutes with one of our recent pop-up storms. It is amazing how much water can come off your roof! These barrels can be found on most gardening web sites, but pay close attention to the type of hose fitting. A strong brass hose connection is preferred rather than a plastic connector.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nBe water wise, not wasteful, conserve, recycle, and have a cool summer!</p>','',1246566208,2),(141,141,6,'Winter is for the Birds ','<p>By Lyn Hayes, Forsyth County Master Gardener </p>\r\n<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, February 2007</i> </p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"282\" src=\"/files/141-thumbs.png\" alt=\"\" /></p>\r\n<p>Forsyth County is one of the fastest growing communities in the nation, and with this growth we are losing some of our natural bird and wildlife habitats. Therefore, the need for creating wildlife habitats is on the increase. You can assist in this process by providing areas in your landscape for birds to find the three basic elements for survival: food, water, and shelter. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nIt is easy to create a bird friendly environment in your own backyard. By creating this environment you will add color and music to your life.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Landscaping for Birds</b><br />\r\nFirst, inventory your property. Your yard may already have some areas that are perfect bird environments. Make a sketch of your property and show areas that are sunny, shady, wet or sandy sites. Show locations of trees, shrubs and locations of existing feeders. Include sheds, fences, and other buildings or structures you may have on your property.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nDevelop a planting plan from your map. When providing a habitat, try to include a variety of plants as this will encourage a large diversity of birds. Different plants provide different types of food such as berries or fruit, seeds, flower buds, nectar, or sap.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNut and acorn trees will include oaks, chestnuts walnuts, hickories, and buckeyes. These will produce food as well as nesting sites.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWinter tolerant plants will include snowberry, crabapple, Virginia creeper, viburnums, cranberry, and winterberry (holly). These plants provide a rich food source during the harsh months and the fruit remains attached to the plant long after they ripen in the fall.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nConifers such as evergreens, arborvitae, shrubs, and pines provide excellent shelter and nesting sites as well as a food source.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nDon&rsquo;t forget to add summer fruiting plants and nectar producing plants to provide nourishment for the nesting season. Also, these types of plantings will attract the hummingbirds.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThink Native! It is always a good idea to use plants that are native to our area. They are more likely to thrive than some special variety you get from a nursery or catalog. As always, check with your local extension office to obtain a list of &ldquo;non-invasive&rdquo; native plants. <br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Create Shelters</b><br />\r\nProvide areas for the birds to nest and escape from predators. Consider leaving some wild areas on your property. Thickets or groups of shrubs are wonderful for nesting birds. Birds will not nest in just a simple shrub in the middle of your yard; they need the protection of a hedgerow with additional plant groupings around it. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nLeave the leaves! The birds will use these areas to find nesting materials as well as digging up insects from beneath the decomposing debris. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nA dead tree is a great cavity for providing a home for the birds. If you feel it is unsightly in your landscape, plant some vines around it such as Virginia creeper and your little winged friends will love you.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nOf course, you can always install birdhouses throughout your landscape for the birds to move into. There are a large variety of houses to choose from. I recommend you check out a local bird supply store to find just the right house for the birds you want to encourage to live in your yard.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Water</b><br />\r\nWater is a very important element for any wildlife habitat. You can provide water in many ways, by placing a simple birdbath in your landscape, or by creating water gardens, waterfalls, or ponds. In most cases, small birds do not like deep water. They generally bathe by simply splashing water on their feathers. Therefore, the water you offer only needs to be &frac12;&rdquo; to 2&rdquo; deep at most. The water level will decrease due to evaporation and splash, so refill your birdbath often. (Keep this in mind when choosing a location for your birdbath.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\nKeep water out through the winter. Birds need water in the winter months as well. If the temperature falls below freezing, replace the water or break the ice so the birds can have access. You can keep the water from freezing by placing a small heating element that can be plugged in to keep the water temperature above freezing. These are available through specialty bird stores or online. NEVER add anything to the water such as antifreeze or glycerin; both are poisonous to all animals, including birds.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIn conclusion, creating a bird sanctuary in your own backyard is a way of restoring some of the natural areas that have been taken away due to the growth in this area. You will feel a sense of accomplishment and will enhance your own living environment as well. Best of luck to you and enjoy the birds!</p>','<p>By Lyn Hayes, Forsyth County Master Gardener </p>\r\n<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, February 2007</i> </p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"282\" src=\"/files/141-thumbs.png\" alt=\"\" /></p>\r\n<p>Forsyth County is one of the fastest growing communities in the nation, and with this growth we are losing some of our natural bird and wildlife habitats. Therefore, the need for creating wildlife habitats is on the increase. You can assist in this process by providing areas in your landscape for birds to find the three basic elements for survival: food, water, and shelter. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nIt is easy to create a bird friendly environment in your own backyard. By creating this environment you will add color and music to your life.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Landscaping for Birds</b><br />\r\nFirst, inventory your property. Your yard may already have some areas that are perfect bird environments. Make a sketch of your property and show areas that are sunny, shady, wet or sandy sites. Show locations of trees, shrubs and locations of existing feeders. Include sheds, fences, and other buildings or structures you may have on your property.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nDevelop a planting plan from your map. When providing a habitat, try to include a variety of plants as this will encourage a large diversity of birds. Different plants provide different types of food such as berries or fruit, seeds, flower buds, nectar, or sap.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNut and acorn trees will include oaks, chestnuts walnuts, hickories, and buckeyes. These will produce food as well as nesting sites.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWinter tolerant plants will include snowberry, crabapple, Virginia creeper, viburnums, cranberry, and winterberry (holly). These plants provide a rich food source during the harsh months and the fruit remains attached to the plant long after they ripen in the fall.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nConifers such as evergreens, arborvitae, shrubs, and pines provide excellent shelter and nesting sites as well as a food source.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nDon&rsquo;t forget to add summer fruiting plants and nectar producing plants to provide nourishment for the nesting season. Also, these types of plantings will attract the hummingbirds.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThink Native! It is always a good idea to use plants that are native to our area. They are more likely to thrive than some special variety you get from a nursery or catalog. As always, check with your local extension office to obtain a list of &ldquo;non-invasive&rdquo; native plants. <br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Create Shelters</b><br />\r\nProvide areas for the birds to nest and escape from predators. Consider leaving some wild areas on your property. Thickets or groups of shrubs are wonderful for nesting birds. Birds will not nest in just a simple shrub in the middle of your yard; they need the protection of a hedgerow with additional plant groupings around it. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nLeave the leaves! The birds will use these areas to find nesting materials as well as digging up insects from beneath the decomposing debris. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nA dead tree is a great cavity for providing a home for the birds. If you feel it is unsightly in your landscape, plant some vines around it such as Virginia creeper and your little winged friends will love you.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nOf course, you can always install birdhouses throughout your landscape for the birds to move into. There are a large variety of houses to choose from. I recommend you check out a local bird supply store to find just the right house for the birds you want to encourage to live in your yard.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Water</b><br />\r\nWater is a very important element for any wildlife habitat. You can provide water in many ways, by placing a simple birdbath in your landscape, or by creating water gardens, waterfalls, or ponds. In most cases, small birds do not like deep water. They generally bathe by simply splashing water on their feathers. Therefore, the water you offer only needs to be &frac12;&rdquo; to 2&rdquo; deep at most. The water level will decrease due to evaporation and splash, so refill your birdbath often. (Keep this in mind when choosing a location for your birdbath.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\nKeep water out through the winter. Birds need water in the winter months as well. If the temperature falls below freezing, replace the water or break the ice so the birds can have access. You can keep the water from freezing by placing a small heating element that can be plugged in to keep the water temperature above freezing. These are available through specialty bird stores or online. NEVER add anything to the water such as antifreeze or glycerin; both are poisonous to all animals, including birds.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIn conclusion, creating a bird sanctuary in your own backyard is a way of restoring some of the natural areas that have been taken away due to the growth in this area. You will feel a sense of accomplishment and will enhance your own living environment as well. Best of luck to you and enjoy the birds!</p>','',1246566526,2),(142,142,6,'The Winter Gardener ','<p>By Lyn Hayes, Forsyth County Master Gardener</p>\r\n<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, January 2007</i></p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"282\" alt=\"\" src=\"/files/142-thumbs.png\" /></p>\r\n<p>January is a tough month for gardening in Georgia. The weather is unpredictable and sunny days seem far and few between. On the occasional days that the sun is out, for the gardener, there is still plenty that can be done to help prepare for spring and to protect your garden from winter damage.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>OUTDOOR GARDENING</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Replace Mulch Where Needed</b> <br />\r\n<br />\r\nCold and frost damage can be a big problem in Georgia. Protecting your plants and shrubs with one to two inches of mulch can help minimize damage to your garden. Common mulch:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&middot; Pine Straw<br />\r\n&middot; Pine Bark<br />\r\n&middot; Shredded Fall Leaves<br />\r\n&middot; Wood Chips<br />\r\n&middot; Shredded Cypress Bark<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Prune Trees and Shrubs</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nNot all trees and shrubs should be pruned this early in the year. Here&rsquo;s a list of common trees and shrubs in our area that can be pruned while dormant during the winter and early spring:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&middot; Bradford Pear (Pyrus calleryana) <br />\r\n&middot; Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) <br />\r\n&middot; Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) <br />\r\n&middot; Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) <br />\r\n&middot; Flowering Plum (Prunus blireana) <br />\r\n&middot; Honeysuckle (Lonicera fragrantissiam) <br />\r\n&middot; Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata &lsquo;Grandiflora&rsquo;) <br />\r\n&middot; Redbud (Cercis canadensis) <br />\r\n&middot; Wisteria (Wistera species) <br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>INDOOR GARDENING</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<strong>Check Houseplants For Pests</strong><br />\r\n<br />\r\n&middot; Dry air from central heating, shorter days, lower levels of light, and improper care can leave houseplants looking ragged and susceptible to pests and disease.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&middot; Organize your garden tools<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSpring will be here before you know it! This is a great time to organize your garden tools. Local garden centers and super stores have all sorts of nifty organizers for lawn and garden tools.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nResources:<br />\r\nGeorgia Gardener&rsquo;s Guide, Erica Glasener &amp; Walter Reeves<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.about.com/\" target=\"_blank\">www.About.com:</a> Gardening, Marie Iannotti<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.americanprofile.com/\" target=\"_blank\">www.AmericanProfile.com:</a> Winter Houseplant Care, Pamela Kock<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences</p>','<p>By Lyn Hayes, Forsyth County Master Gardener</p>\r\n<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, January 2007</i></p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"282\" alt=\"\" src=\"/files/142-thumbs.png\" /></p>\r\n<p>January is a tough month for gardening in Georgia. The weather is unpredictable and sunny days seem far and few between. On the occasional days that the sun is out, for the gardener, there is still plenty that can be done to help prepare for spring and to protect your garden from winter damage.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>OUTDOOR GARDENING</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Replace Mulch Where Needed</b> <br />\r\n<br />\r\nCold and frost damage can be a big problem in Georgia. Protecting your plants and shrubs with one to two inches of mulch can help minimize damage to your garden. Common mulch:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&middot; Pine Straw<br />\r\n&middot; Pine Bark<br />\r\n&middot; Shredded Fall Leaves<br />\r\n&middot; Wood Chips<br />\r\n&middot; Shredded Cypress Bark<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Prune Trees and Shrubs</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\nNot all trees and shrubs should be pruned this early in the year. Here&rsquo;s a list of common trees and shrubs in our area that can be pruned while dormant during the winter and early spring:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&middot; Bradford Pear (Pyrus calleryana) <br />\r\n&middot; Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) <br />\r\n&middot; Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) <br />\r\n&middot; Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) <br />\r\n&middot; Flowering Plum (Prunus blireana) <br />\r\n&middot; Honeysuckle (Lonicera fragrantissiam) <br />\r\n&middot; Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata &lsquo;Grandiflora&rsquo;) <br />\r\n&middot; Redbud (Cercis canadensis) <br />\r\n&middot; Wisteria (Wistera species) <br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>INDOOR GARDENING</b><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<strong>Check Houseplants For Pests</strong><br />\r\n<br />\r\n&middot; Dry air from central heating, shorter days, lower levels of light, and improper care can leave houseplants looking ragged and susceptible to pests and disease.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&middot; Organize your garden tools<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSpring will be here before you know it! This is a great time to organize your garden tools. Local garden centers and super stores have all sorts of nifty organizers for lawn and garden tools.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nResources:<br />\r\nGeorgia Gardener&rsquo;s Guide, Erica Glasener &amp; Walter Reeves<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.about.com/\" target=\"_blank\">www.About.com:</a> Gardening, Marie Iannotti<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.americanprofile.com/\" target=\"_blank\">www.AmericanProfile.com:</a> Winter Houseplant Care, Pamela Kock<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences</p>','',1246566666,2),(143,143,6,'Winter Herbs ','<p>By Lyn Hayes, Forsyth Co. Master Gardener  </p>\r\n<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, November 2006</i></p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"174\" src=\"/files/WinterHerbsTL1106thumbs.png\" alt=\"\" /></p>\r\n<p>Growing your own herbs can be such a fun and satisfying experience. They are easy to grow and can be used to zip up any dish you may be preparing in your kitchen. You can plant them in the spring and enjoy them throughout the summer for the barbecue and summer salads. In fall, cut them back for transplanting and bring them inside to enjoy during the winter months. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nMost herbs are perennial and will come back for you year after year, so dividing them in the fall to bring inside will not hurt the mother plant. If you want to start an inside herb garden now, my recommendation would be to purchase plants in 4&rdquo; pots for instant satisfaction versus nurturing them from seeds. They are inexpensive and you will have a variety to choose from. The secret to having a beautiful herb garden is to place them in a sunny spot with well drained soil. You can plant your herb garden for winter, enjoy it for the season, and then transplant your beautiful plants to an appropriate area outside in the spring. Remember, if you want to use them in your cooking, it would make sense to plant them near your kitchen. The aroma from the herbs can be a welcome addition to any patio area.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIt is important to note that when choosing your herbs, read the information tag and make sure it is an herb for culinary use. Ornamental herbs are cultivated for their appearance and not for their flavor. An example of this is Basil known as &lsquo;Dark Opal&rsquo; or &lsquo;Purple Ruffles&rsquo;: this variety is used more as a bedding plant than in the kitchen. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nWhen planting herbs in a small pot, the recommendation is 1 part sand to 3 parts organic potting soil. Herbs can prosper with slight neglect versus heavy fertilization. The over use of liquid fertilizer can rob the herb of its essential oils. Go easy on the fertilizer and apply an organic slow release type. They require only 1 inch of water a week with the exception of mint, so avoid over watering them.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nDuring the planting process, mint should always be contained. It is an aggressive grower and will soon take over any garden. It requires a bit more water than other herbs. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nAll herbs require a good deal of sunlight, so when growing them indoors you will need to find a nice sunny spot. Some herbs can get tall and lanky. As your plant grows, pinch it back to give it more of a bushy look. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor more specific information on each individual herb and its culinary use, refer to the &ldquo;Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book&rdquo; by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing or obtain information from your local extension office. <br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Common Herbs</b><br />\r\nSweet Basil <i>Ocimum basilicum</i> - annual<br />\r\nDill <i>Anethum graveolens</i> - annual<br />\r\nTarragon <i>Tagetes lucida</i> - biennial<br />\r\nParsley <i>Petroselinum</i> - biennial<br />\r\nRosemary <i>Rosmarinus officinalis</i> - perennial<br />\r\nItalian Oregano <i>Origanum x Majoricum</i> - perennial<br />\r\nLemon Thyme <i>Thymus x citriodorus</i> - perennial<br />\r\nDutch Lavender <i>Lavender x intermedia</i> - perennial<br />\r\nLemon Balm <i>Melissa officinalis</i> - perennial<br />\r\nSpearmint <i>Mentha spicata</i> - perennial<br />\r\nTurkish Oregano <i>Origanum vulgare</i> - perennial</p>','<p>By Lyn Hayes, Forsyth Co. Master Gardener  </p>\r\n<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, November 2006</i></p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"174\" src=\"/files/WinterHerbsTL1106thumbs.png\" alt=\"\" /></p>\r\n<p>Growing your own herbs can be such a fun and satisfying experience. They are easy to grow and can be used to zip up any dish you may be preparing in your kitchen. You can plant them in the spring and enjoy them throughout the summer for the barbecue and summer salads. In fall, cut them back for transplanting and bring them inside to enjoy during the winter months. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nMost herbs are perennial and will come back for you year after year, so dividing them in the fall to bring inside will not hurt the mother plant. If you want to start an inside herb garden now, my recommendation would be to purchase plants in 4&rdquo; pots for instant satisfaction versus nurturing them from seeds. They are inexpensive and you will have a variety to choose from. The secret to having a beautiful herb garden is to place them in a sunny spot with well drained soil. You can plant your herb garden for winter, enjoy it for the season, and then transplant your beautiful plants to an appropriate area outside in the spring. Remember, if you want to use them in your cooking, it would make sense to plant them near your kitchen. The aroma from the herbs can be a welcome addition to any patio area.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIt is important to note that when choosing your herbs, read the information tag and make sure it is an herb for culinary use. Ornamental herbs are cultivated for their appearance and not for their flavor. An example of this is Basil known as &lsquo;Dark Opal&rsquo; or &lsquo;Purple Ruffles&rsquo;: this variety is used more as a bedding plant than in the kitchen. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nWhen planting herbs in a small pot, the recommendation is 1 part sand to 3 parts organic potting soil. Herbs can prosper with slight neglect versus heavy fertilization. The over use of liquid fertilizer can rob the herb of its essential oils. Go easy on the fertilizer and apply an organic slow release type. They require only 1 inch of water a week with the exception of mint, so avoid over watering them.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nDuring the planting process, mint should always be contained. It is an aggressive grower and will soon take over any garden. It requires a bit more water than other herbs. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nAll herbs require a good deal of sunlight, so when growing them indoors you will need to find a nice sunny spot. Some herbs can get tall and lanky. As your plant grows, pinch it back to give it more of a bushy look. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor more specific information on each individual herb and its culinary use, refer to the &ldquo;Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book&rdquo; by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing or obtain information from your local extension office. <br />\r\n<br />\r\n<b>Common Herbs</b><br />\r\nSweet Basil <i>Ocimum basilicum</i> - annual<br />\r\nDill <i>Anethum graveolens</i> - annual<br />\r\nTarragon <i>Tagetes lucida</i> - biennial<br />\r\nParsley <i>Petroselinum</i> - biennial<br />\r\nRosemary <i>Rosmarinus officinalis</i> - perennial<br />\r\nItalian Oregano <i>Origanum x Majoricum</i> - perennial<br />\r\nLemon Thyme <i>Thymus x citriodorus</i> - perennial<br />\r\nDutch Lavender <i>Lavender x intermedia</i> - perennial<br />\r\nLemon Balm <i>Melissa officinalis</i> - perennial<br />\r\nSpearmint <i>Mentha spicata</i> - perennial<br />\r\nTurkish Oregano <i>Origanum vulgare</i> - perennial</p>','',1246555861,2),(144,144,4,'The Celebration of Water','By Cla Allgood\r\n\r\n<i>Southern Seasons, April 2008</i>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/files/SouthernSeasons408-thumbs.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"215\">\r\n\r\n<b>Cla Allgood turns Southern landscapes into lavish private retreats.</b>\r\n\r\nImagine relaxing in a pool of crystal clear water and being entranced by a stream that meanders through a lush woodland, flowing through moss covered rocks until it cascades over several stone ledges of a rock outcropping. Are you in the North Georgia mountains? Or vacationing at a lavish resort? If you\'re fortunate enough to have worked with Cla Allgood, ASLA, you\'re at home, immersed in your own private retreat. \r\n	\r\nFounded in 1981, Allgood Outdoors has become one of the Southeast\'s most respected design/build firms with a reputation for creating fine gardens, distinctive landscapes and, most notably, beautiful and unique water features. \r\n	\r\n\"Initially, I wanted to plant trees,\" said Allgood, whose course of business was slightly altered 20 years ago when a client asked for a water feature. This job led to more water oriented work, and he was set on a path of learning about swimming pools, fountains, ponds and geology. His studies even extended to specialty courses in water feature design at Harvard and fish health at UGA\'s School of Veterinary Medicine. 	\r\n\r\nWhile Allgood is discreet about identifying his residential clientele, which includes an elite list of celebrities, his company has designed and built landscapes and water features for world-class resorts such as The Cloister at Sea Island, Callaway Gardens and Chateau Elan, as well as resorts and golf courses from Atlanta to Hilton Head to Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Allgood\'s ability to design natural-looking water features along with his technical expertise earned him the honor to do historical renovations at Cheekwood Botanical Gardens in Nashville and McKee Botanical Gardens in Vero Beach, Fla. He\'s often found behind the scenes, collaborating on newsworthy projects. \r\n	\r\nIn the midst of Atlanta\'s current climate of water conservation, Allgood finds ways to balance his role as a designer and environmental steward with his clients\' desire to have the sights and sounds of water in their landscapes. \r\n	\r\nWhen asked about the repercussions of Georgia\'s drought, Allgood replied, \"I think that the ornamental plants that have proven themselves for the past 40 years are for the most part still proving themselves through this drought. Most plants have a way of protecting themselves during a drought. For instance, an established turf might have more tan and less green, but it does not mean that there is going to be wholesale death. \r\n	\r\n\"Remember the South had beautiful gardens before there were irrigation systems and reservoirs,\" said Allgood, who recommends choosing plants that historically \"live good\" in an area. \r\n\r\nAllgood works to bring his clients into the creative process, so designs are truly customized for each project. He even works on theme landscapes, where a client may want a replica of his childhood swimming hole or a complete backyard environment that resembles a favorite vacation spot. \"I love it when clients tell me that they would like to move, but they don\'t want to leave their backyard retreat.\" ','By Cla Allgood\r\n\r\n<i>Southern Seasons, April 2008</i>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/files/SouthernSeasons408-thumbs.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"215\">\r\n\r\n<b>Cla Allgood turns Southern landscapes into lavish private retreats.</b>\r\n\r\nImagine relaxing in a pool of crystal clear water and being entranced by a stream that meanders through a lush woodland, flowing through moss covered rocks until it cascades over several stone ledges of a rock outcropping. Are you in the North Georgia mountains? Or vacationing at a lavish resort? If you\'re fortunate enough to have worked with Cla Allgood, ASLA, you\'re at home, immersed in your own private retreat. \r\n	\r\nFounded in 1981, Allgood Outdoors has become one of the Southeast\'s most respected design/build firms with a reputation for creating fine gardens, distinctive landscapes and, most notably, beautiful and unique water features. \r\n	\r\n\"Initially, I wanted to plant trees,\" said Allgood, whose course of business was slightly altered 20 years ago when a client asked for a water feature. This job led to more water oriented work, and he was set on a path of learning about swimming pools, fountains, ponds and geology. His studies even extended to specialty courses in water feature design at Harvard and fish health at UGA\'s School of Veterinary Medicine. 	\r\n\r\nWhile Allgood is discreet about identifying his residential clientele, which includes an elite list of celebrities, his company has designed and built landscapes and water features for world-class resorts such as The Cloister at Sea Island, Callaway Gardens and Chateau Elan, as well as resorts and golf courses from Atlanta to Hilton Head to Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Allgood\'s ability to design natural-looking water features along with his technical expertise earned him the honor to do historical renovations at Cheekwood Botanical Gardens in Nashville and McKee Botanical Gardens in Vero Beach, Fla. He\'s often found behind the scenes, collaborating on newsworthy projects. \r\n	\r\nIn the midst of Atlanta\'s current climate of water conservation, Allgood finds ways to balance his role as a designer and environmental steward with his clients\' desire to have the sights and sounds of water in their landscapes. \r\n	\r\nWhen asked about the repercussions of Georgia\'s drought, Allgood replied, \"I think that the ornamental plants that have proven themselves for the past 40 years are for the most part still proving themselves through this drought. Most plants have a way of protecting themselves during a drought. For instance, an established turf might have more tan and less green, but it does not mean that there is going to be wholesale death. \r\n	\r\n\"Remember the South had beautiful gardens before there were irrigation systems and reservoirs,\" said Allgood, who recommends choosing plants that historically \"live good\" in an area. \r\n\r\nAllgood works to bring his clients into the creative process, so designs are truly customized for each project. He even works on theme landscapes, where a client may want a replica of his childhood swimming hole or a complete backyard environment that resembles a favorite vacation spot. \"I love it when clients tell me that they would like to move, but they don\'t want to leave their backyard retreat.\" ','',1246488198,2),(147,147,6,'Water Gardening Grows Greener','<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span>By Alison Bour</span></span></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><em><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span>Water Garden News, August/September 2008</span></span></span></em><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><br />\r\n</span></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><img height=\"215\" width=\"313\" src=\"/files/WaterGardS08thumbs(3).png\" alt=\"\" /></span></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>The Industry seeks ways to help customers keep eco-friendly ponds.</strong></span></span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><o:p></o:p></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span>Stop for a minute and listen: green, environmentally friendly, sustainable, energy-efficient &ndash; the words echo everywhere. They do not apply to cars and refrigerators. These days, water gardeners want to enjoy their water-dependent habitats while saving Mother Earth.</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><o:p></o:p></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span>At Wakoola Water Gardens in Cumming, Ga., the store motto is &quot;We Celebrate Water,&quot; said Melissa Cavanaugh, store manager. Georgia has seen its share of water shortages &ndash; and even water-usage bans &ndash; so Cavanaugh believes that her customers want more ways to enjoy water gardens and ponds while sustain this precious resource.</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><o:p></o:p></span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><br />\r\n</span></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span>&ldquo;There&rsquo;s a huge movement with green homes and hybrid cars,&rdquo; Cavanaugh said. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s unfortunate that it takes a serious panic, but I see an overall trend across the United States of people who want to be more aware (of saving water).&rdquo;</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><o:p></o:p></span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><br />\r\n</span></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span>Recognizing this trend, International Professional Pond Contractors Association recently developed Resource Smart, a program to help contractors set themselves apart with specialized knowledge, according to Rocke Huntington, IPPCA president and owner of Lincoln, Neb. One of resource Smart&rsquo;s programs teaches contractors to recycle pond water during cleaning by using double tubs. One tub holds the top water &ndash; which retains its ecological base &ndash; while the second hold the sludge at the bottom. Reuse the top water, and a sustainable habit develops.</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><o:p></o:p></span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><br />\r\n</span></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span>Resource Smart encourages its members to pass this idea on to customers. Huntington said contractors respond well to these and other tips. The knowledge enhances their ability to find and retain regular customers and helps them compete against box stores that likely cannot offer the same value-added know-how.</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><o:p></o:p></span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><br />\r\n</span></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span>Manufactures have joined the green movement, too. Firestone Specialty Products in Indianapolis, Ind., produces pond liners and is certified through an International Standardization Organization quality-assurance program similar to the one used by car manufactures and their suppliers, said William Johnson, field technical engineer. The quality assurance program recognizes that Firestone follows certain environmental standards, a commitment that Johnson calls unique in the pond industry.</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><o:p></o:p></span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><br />\r\n</span></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span>Johnson believes that the current interest in &ldquo;green&rdquo; lifestyles will put pressure on water garden manufacturers and suppliers to become more conservation-savvy. &ldquo;I think there&rsquo;ll be more competition to make sure the manufacturers are looking at environmental responsibilities,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;[The trend] will lose a little prominence, but I think it has some staying power. People are reeling about gas prices and that&rsquo;s making the thought process [about being environmentally friendly] grow among a bigger group of people.&rdquo;</span><br />\r\n</span></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span>Smart retailers continue to educate customers on ways to make their water gardens eco-friendly, Johnson said. For example, retailers can explain how substandard products can cause more problems, expense and waste in the long run as well as educate customers on the importance of comparing products and warranties.</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><o:p></o:p></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><br />\r\n</span></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span>Water loss certainly impacts a pond&rsquo;s environmental friendliness. Improperly installed water features and streams are two big culprits of water loss, Huntington said, losing up to 1.5 inches of water per day. &ldquo;In a wee, you have 200 to 300 gallons gone,&rdquo; he said.</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><o:p></o:p></span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><br />\r\n</span></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span>Mike Garcia, founder of Enviroscape Inc. and member of IPPCA&rsquo;s board of advisors, institute environmentally friendly water gardening 20 years ago and predicts and increase in momentum &ndash; even in states with no water bans. &ldquo;California is one of the 10 largest economies in the world,&rdquo; Garcia said. &ldquo;What happens here trickles down. Nobody&rsquo;s an island.&rdquo;</span><br />\r\n</span></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span>In addition to advocating water conservation, Garcia preaches the efficient use of energy to move water. By reading labels and learning from experience, hobbyists can discover that a 4.1 amp pump moves as much water as a 10 amp pump and drastically reduces a homeowner&rsquo;s energy bill, he said. Garcia also warned against the impact of staging, when utility companies reward low-usage customers and penalize high-usage ones. Pond owners who are not careful with equipment choices might as well throw money into the pond with the fish food, Garcia said.</span><br />\r\n</span></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span>Garcia recommends smart controllers and sprayers that reduce water evaporation during watering and automatically adjust to a landscape&rsquo;s true water needs. To save water, Cavanaugh recommends cisterns and other rain barrel products. Wakoola Water Gardens recently auctioned off a rain barrel at a seminar day titled Wakoola Rain Water Round-up.</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><o:p></o:p></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><br />\r\n</span></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span>Throughout the store, Cavanaugh creates displays that feature environmentally friendly products grouped with literature about correct installation and water savings.&rdquo;It really begins to make sense,&rdquo; Cavanaugh said.</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><o:p></o:p></span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><br />\r\n</span></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span>Both Cavanaugh and Joseph Krewer, a program coordinator for Georgia Department of Community Affairs, routinely hear about the dangers of drought. Krewer helped develop online educational programs to help Georgia homeowners enjoy gardening while adhering to restrictions. He also recommended the use of rain barrels, being a user himself.</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><o:p></o:p></span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><br />\r\n</span></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span>&ldquo;Most people don&rsquo;t realize that our grandparents had them,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;They&rsquo;re nothing new. In some parts of the world, it&rsquo;s all they have.</span></span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\">&rdquo;</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>','<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span>By Alison Bour</span></span></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><em><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span>Water Garden News, August/September 2008</span></span></span></em><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><br />\r\n</span></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><img height=\"215\" width=\"313\" src=\"/files/WaterGardS08thumbs(3).png\" alt=\"\" /></span></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>The Industry seeks ways to help customers keep eco-friendly ponds.</strong></span></span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><o:p></o:p></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span>Stop for a minute and listen: green, environmentally friendly, sustainable, energy-efficient &ndash; the words echo everywhere. They do not apply to cars and refrigerators. These days, water gardeners want to enjoy their water-dependent habitats while saving Mother Earth.</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><o:p></o:p></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span>At Wakoola Water Gardens in Cumming, Ga., the store motto is &quot;We Celebrate Water,&quot; said Melissa Cavanaugh, store manager. Georgia has seen its share of water shortages &ndash; and even water-usage bans &ndash; so Cavanaugh believes that her customers want more ways to enjoy water gardens and ponds while sustain this precious resource.</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><o:p></o:p></span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><br />\r\n</span></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span>&ldquo;There&rsquo;s a huge movement with green homes and hybrid cars,&rdquo; Cavanaugh said. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s unfortunate that it takes a serious panic, but I see an overall trend across the United States of people who want to be more aware (of saving water).&rdquo;</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><o:p></o:p></span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><br />\r\n</span></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span>Recognizing this trend, International Professional Pond Contractors Association recently developed Resource Smart, a program to help contractors set themselves apart with specialized knowledge, according to Rocke Huntington, IPPCA president and owner of Lincoln, Neb. One of resource Smart&rsquo;s programs teaches contractors to recycle pond water during cleaning by using double tubs. One tub holds the top water &ndash; which retains its ecological base &ndash; while the second hold the sludge at the bottom. Reuse the top water, and a sustainable habit develops.</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><o:p></o:p></span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><br />\r\n</span></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span>Resource Smart encourages its members to pass this idea on to customers. Huntington said contractors respond well to these and other tips. The knowledge enhances their ability to find and retain regular customers and helps them compete against box stores that likely cannot offer the same value-added know-how.</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><o:p></o:p></span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><br />\r\n</span></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span>Manufactures have joined the green movement, too. Firestone Specialty Products in Indianapolis, Ind., produces pond liners and is certified through an International Standardization Organization quality-assurance program similar to the one used by car manufactures and their suppliers, said William Johnson, field technical engineer. The quality assurance program recognizes that Firestone follows certain environmental standards, a commitment that Johnson calls unique in the pond industry.</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><o:p></o:p></span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><br />\r\n</span></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span>Johnson believes that the current interest in &ldquo;green&rdquo; lifestyles will put pressure on water garden manufacturers and suppliers to become more conservation-savvy. &ldquo;I think there&rsquo;ll be more competition to make sure the manufacturers are looking at environmental responsibilities,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;[The trend] will lose a little prominence, but I think it has some staying power. People are reeling about gas prices and that&rsquo;s making the thought process [about being environmentally friendly] grow among a bigger group of people.&rdquo;</span><br />\r\n</span></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span>Smart retailers continue to educate customers on ways to make their water gardens eco-friendly, Johnson said. For example, retailers can explain how substandard products can cause more problems, expense and waste in the long run as well as educate customers on the importance of comparing products and warranties.</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><o:p></o:p></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><br />\r\n</span></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span>Water loss certainly impacts a pond&rsquo;s environmental friendliness. Improperly installed water features and streams are two big culprits of water loss, Huntington said, losing up to 1.5 inches of water per day. &ldquo;In a wee, you have 200 to 300 gallons gone,&rdquo; he said.</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><o:p></o:p></span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><br />\r\n</span></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span>Mike Garcia, founder of Enviroscape Inc. and member of IPPCA&rsquo;s board of advisors, institute environmentally friendly water gardening 20 years ago and predicts and increase in momentum &ndash; even in states with no water bans. &ldquo;California is one of the 10 largest economies in the world,&rdquo; Garcia said. &ldquo;What happens here trickles down. Nobody&rsquo;s an island.&rdquo;</span><br />\r\n</span></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span>In addition to advocating water conservation, Garcia preaches the efficient use of energy to move water. By reading labels and learning from experience, hobbyists can discover that a 4.1 amp pump moves as much water as a 10 amp pump and drastically reduces a homeowner&rsquo;s energy bill, he said. Garcia also warned against the impact of staging, when utility companies reward low-usage customers and penalize high-usage ones. Pond owners who are not careful with equipment choices might as well throw money into the pond with the fish food, Garcia said.</span><br />\r\n</span></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span>Garcia recommends smart controllers and sprayers that reduce water evaporation during watering and automatically adjust to a landscape&rsquo;s true water needs. To save water, Cavanaugh recommends cisterns and other rain barrel products. Wakoola Water Gardens recently auctioned off a rain barrel at a seminar day titled Wakoola Rain Water Round-up.</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><o:p></o:p></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><br />\r\n</span></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span>Throughout the store, Cavanaugh creates displays that feature environmentally friendly products grouped with literature about correct installation and water savings.&rdquo;It really begins to make sense,&rdquo; Cavanaugh said.</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><o:p></o:p></span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><br />\r\n</span></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span>Both Cavanaugh and Joseph Krewer, a program coordinator for Georgia Department of Community Affairs, routinely hear about the dangers of drought. Krewer helped develop online educational programs to help Georgia homeowners enjoy gardening while adhering to restrictions. He also recommended the use of rain barrels, being a user himself.</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><o:p></o:p></span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><br />\r\n</span></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span>&ldquo;Most people don&rsquo;t realize that our grandparents had them,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;They&rsquo;re nothing new. In some parts of the world, it&rsquo;s all they have.</span></span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\">&rdquo;</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>','',1246560908,2),(149,149,4,'SketchUp Model Animation of South Carolina Water Feature','<p>This model and animation was produced to help the architect and designers get a better understanding of the water feature.&nbsp; This animation of&nbsp;the water feature&nbsp; is from a higher eleveation.</p>\r\n<p><object height=\"344\" width=\"425\">\r\n<param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/uYFOu--8Aok&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;\" />\r\n<param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" />\r\n<param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" /><embed height=\"344\" width=\"425\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/uYFOu--8Aok&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;\"></embed></object></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>This animation was developed using a lower point of view:</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><object height=\"344\" width=\"425\">\r\n<param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/3djD90ErtK4&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;\" />\r\n<param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" />\r\n<param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" /><embed height=\"344\" width=\"425\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/3djD90ErtK4&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;\"></embed></object></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>Here is a video of the project under construction. This video was shot by the Allgood Outdoors supervisor using his Iphone:</p>\r\n<object width=\"425\" height=\"344\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/k93hXyK0Tdg&hl=en&fs=1&\"></param><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\"></param><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\"></param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/k93hXyK0Tdg&hl=en&fs=1&\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" width=\"425\" height=\"344\"></embed></object>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','<p>This model and animation was produced to help the architect and designers get a better understanding of the water feature.&nbsp; This animation of&nbsp;the water feature&nbsp; is from a higher eleveation.</p>\r\n<p><object height=\"344\" width=\"425\">\r\n<param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/uYFOu--8Aok&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;\" />\r\n<param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" />\r\n<param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" /><embed height=\"344\" width=\"425\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/uYFOu--8Aok&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;\"></embed></object></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>This animation was developed using a lower point of view:</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><object height=\"344\" width=\"425\">\r\n<param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/3djD90ErtK4&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;\" />\r\n<param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" />\r\n<param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" /><embed height=\"344\" width=\"425\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/3djD90ErtK4&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;\"></embed></object></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>Here is a video of the project under construction. This video was shot by the Allgood Outdoors supervisor using his Iphone:</p>\r\n<object width=\"425\" height=\"344\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/k93hXyK0Tdg&hl=en&fs=1&\"></param><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\"></param><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\"></param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/k93hXyK0Tdg&hl=en&fs=1&\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" width=\"425\" height=\"344\"></embed></object>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','',1253641017,2),(146,146,6,'Stores Add Destination to Mix ','<p>By Wendy Bedwell-Wilson</p>\r\n<p><i>Water Garden News, March 2008</i></p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"313\" alt=\"\" src=\"/files/WaterGard0308thumbs(1).png\" /></p>\r\n<p><b>Wakoola Water Gardens and Walter Andersen Nursery attract customers with trains, trails and tranquil settings.</b></p>\r\n<p>When Cla Allgood designed Wakoola Water Gardens in Cumming, Ga., in 2001, he wanted to create an extraordinary shopping experience for his customers. He had no idea, however, that his garden would appeal to area hikers, picnickers and even bridal parties.  	 </p>\r\n<p>&quot;We\'ve had two or three weddings here,&quot; Allgood said. &quot;Some people bring their lunch, or they\'ll leave, go get their friends and come back. In fact, a lot of people don\'t understand that we\'re commercial. We\'ve actually had people get mad that we don\'t have more trails to walk through&quot; </p>\r\n<p>President of Walter Andersen Nursery, Walter Andersen Jr., and his son, Ken Andersen, vice president of nursery operations, enjoy the same destination-retailer status in Southern California. Their San Diego store, established in 1928, specializes in unique plants; their newer Poway store draws visitors with its outdoor garden trains.  	 </p>\r\n<p>&quot;Our San Diego store is really a plant-lovers\' nursery,&quot; Ken Andersen said. &quot;We have unusual and exotic plants. We also have the knowledgeable staff to back up the sales so the customers are comfortable with what they\'re doing.  	 </p>\r\n<p>&quot;What we have in our Poway store that makes us a destination is a rather large garden railway layout,&quot; he said. &quot;It\'s big. It can run up to six trains at one time&quot;  	 </p>\r\n<p>Allgood and the Andersens tapped into a lucrative approach for increasing traffic to their garden centers. It took some eye-catching draw, planning and creative advertising. </p>\r\n<p><b>Wow Customers with Whimsy</b>  </p>\r\n<p>Though quite different, these destination retailers have two things in common: They differentiate themselves from garden centers by transforming their retail shops into botanical wonderlands and by creating fun, engaging environments for customers. &quot;There\'s a sense of discovery here, and that was a part of our design process,&quot; Allgood said.   </p>\r\n<p>Add more than 4 acres of natural-looking gardens, and suddenly, it becomes a virtual nature preserve. &quot;What\'s neat is we have so many plants that are literally planted in among our inventory that we have a very full look even when our inventory is down during the winter,&quot; Allgood said. &quot;The botanical-garden aspect of it is still here&quot; Walter Andersen Nursery uses a similar approach. &quot;Our stores look different from big-box stores,&quot; Andersen Jr. said. &quot;Every nursery has its own character. It just grows. Some of it\'s by design, but some Of it just happens. It turns out for the best&quot; </p>\r\n<p>The natural-looking environment draws people who seek solitude and tranquility. Andersen Jr. recalled a customer who simply enjoyed the quiet.   </p>\r\n<p>&quot;Earl owned a shopping center miles from the garden,&quot; Andersen Jr. said. &quot;He was always fighting with the tenants, trying to collect rent. He told me he came in because it\'s peaceful and quiet, the people are friendly, all the [plants] are in bloom - and it\'s cheaper than going to see a psychiatrist&quot;   </p>\r\n<p>Besides offering a rat-race respite, these retailers give their customers other reasons to visit their stores, including seminars and garden railways. Wakoola Water Gardens, for example, provides an onsite classroom for seminars and events, as well as a laboratory for testing pond supplies.  </p>\r\n<p>At Andersen\'s Poway store, the garden railway display draws train hobbyists and provides a whimsical distraction for shoppers of all ages. &quot;People come to see the railway layout,&quot; Andersen said. &quot;The railway also helps our customers who are shopping with their children. They\'ll send the kids over to watch the train. [The kids] watch the train while the parents do their shopping&quot;   </p>\r\n<p><b>Plan for Success</b>  	 </p>\r\n<p>Creating a destination garden for pond hobbyists is not easy. Allgood and the Andersens said planning and publicity helped draw customers - and some unexpected business.  	 </p>\r\n<p>At Wakoola Water Gardens, Allgood made sure that his layout differed from other garden centers and big-box stores. &quot;We planned it to be a destination. We wanted it to look like a nostalgic place where you\'ve been before. We created it to look like a tourist-type place in Florida.&quot;  	 </p>\r\n<p>Allgood added meandering paths, benches, a formal lawn and stunning vistas to add to the botanical garden feel. &quot;We also left a lot of trees standing around in the front and on the sides to keep it isolated, away from other developments in the community,&quot; he said.  	 </p>\r\n<p>Walter Andersen Nursery\'s expanded garden railway display, installed several years after the Poway store was built, nearly swallowed the water garden display ponds. Quick thinking saved the features. 	  </p>\r\n<p>&quot;We incorporated water features in our railway layout that are actually our stock tanks,&quot; Andersen said. &quot;So all the pond areas within the expanded layout are actually stockable and retail-sales space.&quot;  	 </p>\r\n<p>Planning is not the only thing that makes destination retailers successful. It requires developed publicity strategies. From traditional advertising to unconventional promotions, Wakoola Water Gardens and Walter Andersen Nursery use a variety of methods to welcome foot traffic. </p>\r\n<p>Allgood prefers to advertise his specials in local newspapers and magazines. &quot;What we try to do is will by selection and try to carry those specialized items that are awkward to buy over the Internet and larger items, things that are one of a kind,&quot; he said. &quot;Then we try to make the difference up with our staff\'s good will and training.&quot; </p>\r\n<p>Wakoola also acts as a knowledge center for hobbyists. In Allgood\'s on-site laboratory, his staff tests products for quality control.   </p>\r\n<p>&quot;We opened up thinking that we\'d be dispensing information, but now our job is to gather it,&quot; Allgood said.   &quot;We get a lot of testimonial from our managers about products they really like and how they use them.   &quot;When you deal with people face to face, and they show up with pictures of their ponds and you talk to them, the aspects of a brick-and-mortar store really shine because you start learning from their mistakes,&quot; he said. &quot;Sometimes you learn from what they did right&quot;   </p>\r\n<p>Rather than rely on advertising, Walter Andersen Nursery lets customers do the talking. A direct-mail campaign alerts customers about monthly specials. The Andersens also formed alliances with area clubs, such as San Diego Rose Society and the local railway society.   </p>\r\n<p>&quot;We found that those are very effective ways to bring people into the store,&quot; Andersen said, adding that they draw visitors from as far as 100 miles away. &quot;Our name is pretty well out there,&quot; Andersen Jr. said. &quot;We have some customers who come from 20 or 30 miles away. Occasionally we have customers from the Los Angeles area come down, too.&quot;</p>','<p>By Wendy Bedwell-Wilson</p>\r\n<p><i>Water Garden News, March 2008</i></p>\r\n<p><img height=\"215\" width=\"313\" alt=\"\" src=\"/files/WaterGard0308thumbs(1).png\" /></p>\r\n<p><b>Wakoola Water Gardens and Walter Andersen Nursery attract customers with trains, trails and tranquil settings.</b></p>\r\n<p>When Cla Allgood designed Wakoola Water Gardens in Cumming, Ga., in 2001, he wanted to create an extraordinary shopping experience for his customers. He had no idea, however, that his garden would appeal to area hikers, picnickers and even bridal parties.  	 </p>\r\n<p>&quot;We\'ve had two or three weddings here,&quot; Allgood said. &quot;Some people bring their lunch, or they\'ll leave, go get their friends and come back. In fact, a lot of people don\'t understand that we\'re commercial. We\'ve actually had people get mad that we don\'t have more trails to walk through&quot; </p>\r\n<p>President of Walter Andersen Nursery, Walter Andersen Jr., and his son, Ken Andersen, vice president of nursery operations, enjoy the same destination-retailer status in Southern California. Their San Diego store, established in 1928, specializes in unique plants; their newer Poway store draws visitors with its outdoor garden trains.  	 </p>\r\n<p>&quot;Our San Diego store is really a plant-lovers\' nursery,&quot; Ken Andersen said. &quot;We have unusual and exotic plants. We also have the knowledgeable staff to back up the sales so the customers are comfortable with what they\'re doing.  	 </p>\r\n<p>&quot;What we have in our Poway store that makes us a destination is a rather large garden railway layout,&quot; he said. &quot;It\'s big. It can run up to six trains at one time&quot;  	 </p>\r\n<p>Allgood and the Andersens tapped into a lucrative approach for increasing traffic to their garden centers. It took some eye-catching draw, planning and creative advertising. </p>\r\n<p><b>Wow Customers with Whimsy</b>  </p>\r\n<p>Though quite different, these destination retailers have two things in common: They differentiate themselves from garden centers by transforming their retail shops into botanical wonderlands and by creating fun, engaging environments for customers. &quot;There\'s a sense of discovery here, and that was a part of our design process,&quot; Allgood said.   </p>\r\n<p>Add more than 4 acres of natural-looking gardens, and suddenly, it becomes a virtual nature preserve. &quot;What\'s neat is we have so many plants that are literally planted in among our inventory that we have a very full look even when our inventory is down during the winter,&quot; Allgood said. &quot;The botanical-garden aspect of it is still here&quot; Walter Andersen Nursery uses a similar approach. &quot;Our stores look different from big-box stores,&quot; Andersen Jr. said. &quot;Every nursery has its own character. It just grows. Some of it\'s by design, but some Of it just happens. It turns out for the best&quot; </p>\r\n<p>The natural-looking environment draws people who seek solitude and tranquility. Andersen Jr. recalled a customer who simply enjoyed the quiet.   </p>\r\n<p>&quot;Earl owned a shopping center miles from the garden,&quot; Andersen Jr. said. &quot;He was always fighting with the tenants, trying to collect rent. He told me he came in because it\'s peaceful and quiet, the people are friendly, all the [plants] are in bloom - and it\'s cheaper than going to see a psychiatrist&quot;   </p>\r\n<p>Besides offering a rat-race respite, these retailers give their customers other reasons to visit their stores, including seminars and garden railways. Wakoola Water Gardens, for example, provides an onsite classroom for seminars and events, as well as a laboratory for testing pond supplies.  </p>\r\n<p>At Andersen\'s Poway store, the garden railway display draws train hobbyists and provides a whimsical distraction for shoppers of all ages. &quot;People come to see the railway layout,&quot; Andersen said. &quot;The railway also helps our customers who are shopping with their children. They\'ll send the kids over to watch the train. [The kids] watch the train while the parents do their shopping&quot;   </p>\r\n<p><b>Plan for Success</b>  	 </p>\r\n<p>Creating a destination garden for pond hobbyists is not easy. Allgood and the Andersens said planning and publicity helped draw customers - and some unexpected business.  	 </p>\r\n<p>At Wakoola Water Gardens, Allgood made sure that his layout differed from other garden centers and big-box stores. &quot;We planned it to be a destination. We wanted it to look like a nostalgic place where you\'ve been before. We created it to look like a tourist-type place in Florida.&quot;  	 </p>\r\n<p>Allgood added meandering paths, benches, a formal lawn and stunning vistas to add to the botanical garden feel. &quot;We also left a lot of trees standing around in the front and on the sides to keep it isolated, away from other developments in the community,&quot; he said.  	 </p>\r\n<p>Walter Andersen Nursery\'s expanded garden railway display, installed several years after the Poway store was built, nearly swallowed the water garden display ponds. Quick thinking saved the features. 	  </p>\r\n<p>&quot;We incorporated water features in our railway layout that are actually our stock tanks,&quot; Andersen said. &quot;So all the pond areas within the expanded layout are actually stockable and retail-sales space.&quot;  	 </p>\r\n<p>Planning is not the only thing that makes destination retailers successful. It requires developed publicity strategies. From traditional advertising to unconventional promotions, Wakoola Water Gardens and Walter Andersen Nursery use a variety of methods to welcome foot traffic. </p>\r\n<p>Allgood prefers to advertise his specials in local newspapers and magazines. &quot;What we try to do is will by selection and try to carry those specialized items that are awkward to buy over the Internet and larger items, things that are one of a kind,&quot; he said. &quot;Then we try to make the difference up with our staff\'s good will and training.&quot; </p>\r\n<p>Wakoola also acts as a knowledge center for hobbyists. In Allgood\'s on-site laboratory, his staff tests products for quality control.   </p>\r\n<p>&quot;We opened up thinking that we\'d be dispensing information, but now our job is to gather it,&quot; Allgood said.   &quot;We get a lot of testimonial from our managers about products they really like and how they use them.   &quot;When you deal with people face to face, and they show up with pictures of their ponds and you talk to them, the aspects of a brick-and-mortar store really shine because you start learning from their mistakes,&quot; he said. &quot;Sometimes you learn from what they did right&quot;   </p>\r\n<p>Rather than rely on advertising, Walter Andersen Nursery lets customers do the talking. A direct-mail campaign alerts customers about monthly specials. The Andersens also formed alliances with area clubs, such as San Diego Rose Society and the local railway society.   </p>\r\n<p>&quot;We found that those are very effective ways to bring people into the store,&quot; Andersen said, adding that they draw visitors from as far as 100 miles away. &quot;Our name is pretty well out there,&quot; Andersen Jr. said. &quot;We have some customers who come from 20 or 30 miles away. Occasionally we have customers from the Los Angeles area come down, too.&quot;</p>','',1246547237,2),(152,152,4,'Discount','<p class=\"rtecenter\"><img style=\"width: 683px; height: 210px;\" alt=\"\" src=\"/files/SchedulingDiscountBanner2.jpg\" /></p>\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><strong>Allgood Outdoors Discount Program</strong></span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\"><strong><br />\r\n<br />\r\n</strong></span></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;Since 2008, Allgood Outdoors has been more proactive in trying to maximize scheduling efficiency.&nbsp; With scheduling efficiency, Allgood Outdoors is able to share the benefit with those clients that can have their projects produced during these optimum scheduling times.&nbsp; Some companies may call this type discount &quot;<strong>off-peak discount</strong>,&quot; or &quot;<strong>early bird discoun</strong>t&quot; or even simply &quot;<strong>winter discount</strong>.&quot;&nbsp; This type of discount can occur during the winter months but can also happen when gaps appear between previously scheduled work.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><strong>Currently we are offering discounts on the first&nbsp; projects that are contracted to start in December 2010 and January 2011</strong>.&nbsp; This discount can be for 5-10% depending upon the type of project.&nbsp; If you have an existing quote from Allgood Outdoors or are in the process of getting a construction proposal from Allgood Outdoors, please call the office (770-889-2207) and ask about receiving a Scheduling Discount adjustment to your proposal or quote.</p>\r\n<p><strong>About Winter Work:</strong>&nbsp; Spring is when people want to get outside and enjoy their yard. Luckily, for the landscape industry this encourages a peak in demand.&nbsp; However, waiting for spring to start a landscape project is like waiting for rush hour to drive to Atlanta.&nbsp; Their are other times to get this work done! <a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/137\">For more information on &quot;off season thinking&quot; you might want to check out this article entitled</a><font face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" size=\"2\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/137\"> &quot;Next Summer Starts Now</a>&quot;</font> written by Allgood Outdoors.</p>\r\n<p>Please check back to this link&nbsp; to see about the availability of a Scheduling Discount.&nbsp; This link is primarily only available through an email offering. These discounts slots are limited, so call today to get your project scheduled!</p>\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><em>The following is a 30 video showcasing Allgood Outdoors.</em></p>\r\n<p><iframe width=\"700\" height=\"473\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/4119368?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;color=000000\"></iframe></p>','<p class=\"rtecenter\"><img style=\"width: 683px; height: 210px;\" alt=\"\" src=\"/files/SchedulingDiscountBanner2.jpg\" /></p>\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><strong>Allgood Outdoors Discount Program</strong></span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\"><strong><br />\r\n<br />\r\n</strong></span></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;Since 2008, Allgood Outdoors has been more proactive in trying to maximize scheduling efficiency.&nbsp; With scheduling efficiency, Allgood Outdoors is able to share the benefit with those clients that can have their projects produced during these optimum scheduling times.&nbsp; Some companies may call this type discount &quot;<strong>off-peak discount</strong>,&quot; or &quot;<strong>early bird discoun</strong>t&quot; or even simply &quot;<strong>winter discount</strong>.&quot;&nbsp; This type of discount can occur during the winter months but can also happen when gaps appear between previously scheduled work.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><strong>Currently we are offering discounts on the first&nbsp; projects that are contracted to start in December 2010 and January 2011</strong>.&nbsp; This discount can be for 5-10% depending upon the type of project.&nbsp; If you have an existing quote from Allgood Outdoors or are in the process of getting a construction proposal from Allgood Outdoors, please call the office (770-889-2207) and ask about receiving a Scheduling Discount adjustment to your proposal or quote.</p>\r\n<p><strong>About Winter Work:</strong>&nbsp; Spring is when people want to get outside and enjoy their yard. Luckily, for the landscape industry this encourages a peak in demand.&nbsp; However, waiting for spring to start a landscape project is like waiting for rush hour to drive to Atlanta.&nbsp; Their are other times to get this work done! <a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/137\">For more information on &quot;off season thinking&quot; you might want to check out this article entitled</a><font face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" size=\"2\"><a href=\"http://www.allgoodoutdoors.com/node/137\"> &quot;Next Summer Starts Now</a>&quot;</font> written by Allgood Outdoors.</p>\r\n<p>Please check back to this link&nbsp; to see about the availability of a Scheduling Discount.&nbsp; This link is primarily only available through an email offering. These discounts slots are limited, so call today to get your project scheduled!</p>\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><em>The following is a 30 video showcasing Allgood Outdoors.</em></p>\r\n<p><iframe width=\"700\" height=\"473\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/4119368?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;color=000000\"></iframe></p>','',1290526679,4),