Yes, deer are lovely to look at. But the damage they can do to ornamental trees, shrubs, and other plants is not. Though there’s no sure-fire way to completely deer-proof your yard, there are several measures you can take to…

Ornamental trees and shrubs add an undeniable beauty to a southern landscape. Because of their size, they can be a source of privacy without being overwhelming, and many shrubs, like hydrangeas, azaleas, and butterfly bushes, produce beautiful blooms to enjoy…

Early spring is the perfect time to prepare your southern lawn and outdoor living space for the warmer months ahead. While your lawn wakes up and the days grow longer, take advantage of the natural beauty around you by creating…

What are those webs that encase groups of leaves on your trees this time of year? The work of fall webworms, of course. These autumn pests can be an unsightly addition to your Atlanta landscape as they munch on leaves and expand…

What pest makes white foam on plants that looks like spit? The spittlebug! And that’s precisely how it got its name. There are over 20,000 species of spittlebugs, and many cause little or no harm to plants. The twenty-first century…

Sickness spread by insects is a real threat. Disease cases reported to the Centers for Disease Control from infected mosquitoes, ticks and fleas in the U.S. have tripled over the last 13 years, thanks in large part to the Zika…

When you were 8 years old, bagworms were pretty cool. Every summer in Georgia we see brown “tents” or sacks showing up on trees and shrubs. As a kid, when you realized these tents were full of tiny worms, it…