“Wildfires in Georgia”
…would happen if your fire escapes and who else would be involved; the fire department, Georgia Forestry, and other volunteers all working in dangerously hot conditions because your fire got…
COGONGRASS: IF YOU SEE IT, REPORT IT!
…a monoculture of just cogongrass. It also burns hotter than our native grasses and creates serious fire hazards in areas where it has become established. Initially, it was thought that…
North Georgia Burn Ban Boosts Air Quality
…asked to refrain from burning yard and land clearing debris, whose smoke can negatively impact the state’s air quality during the hot summer months by contributing to high ozone levels….
NORTH GEORGIA BURN BAN BOOSTS AIR QUALITY
On May 1, an outdoor burn ban will begin in 54 Georgia counties, primarily in the northern half of the state. Affected residents are asked to refrain from burning yard and land clearing debris, whose smoke can negatively impact the state’s air quality during the hot summer months by contributing to high ozone levels. These conditions have been linked to lung and heart disease in humans. Please see this .pdf for more details.
Seedling Webstore is Open for Business!
…may be hot outside today, but it won’t be long before the leaves start turning and cooler temps bring on the planting season. Be ready! Check out the great selections…
North GA Burn Ban to be Lifted October 1
…the Georgia Environmental Protection Division from May 1 through the end of September to protect air quality from emissions that may increase ground level ozone during the hot summer months….
The Wise Way to Guard Against Fire
…hot lawn equipment on a pile of dry tinder can ignite a fire. Add brisk winds to the equation and it’s easy to see how one flying ember can set…
Waging War on the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid
…the HWA’s summer aestivation (dormancy during a hot or dry periods). Don’t apply insecticides if the ground is frozen, excessively dry, or waterlogged. For these reasons, spring and fall make…
North Georgia Burn Ban Beginning May 1 Boosts Air Quality
…asked to refrain from burning yard and land clearing debris, whose smoke can negatively impact the state’s air quality during the hot summer months by contributing to high ozone levels….
Mulch Appreciated! Mulch Obliged!
…hottest months (as well as the coldest, wettest and driest.) Mulch helps maintain soil temperature and moisture, reduce water loss from soil, reduce weed competition, improve soil structure, and give…
