Week One: Rain Gardens.
 Rain gardens are just what the name implies - first and foremost, they are beautiful gardens, but their design allows them to serve as miniature water treatment plants. Click for more>
Week Two: Solving Common Drainage Problems.
 Do you have issues with water running too close to your house or settling in a low area of your yard? Click for more>
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Everyone is getting into gardening these days! And fall is the perfect time to start gardening in the Carolinas. In a lot of ways its even better than spring! Just about everything one plants in the spring, can be planted now. The only exception to this is hot weather plants like tomatoes or peppers. Try your hand at broccoli or lettuce. Spring bulbs, trees, shrubs and perennials love the cooler temperatures of fall and will thrive here. Fall is also a great time to do outdoor “hardscaping” projects, like patios, walkways or even a rain garden! We hope to inspire you to try your hand at gardening. Take a little plot of land and grow some lettuce, try your hand at container gardening or simply add a little flower color to a porch or patio…or perhaps tackle a bigger project like a paver walkway. You CAN have a green thumb! We will show you the pitfalls to avoid and the good gardening practices to use that will insure great results. With the help of the growing specialists at Blue Max Materials, Mecklenburg County Master Gardeners and gardeners from community plots all over the county you will learn how to make your garden thrive. And perhaps even add something edible to your kitchen table to make for a perfect fall here in the Carolinas!
 Week Three: Rejuvenate your yard!
Fall is the ideal time of year to spruce up your lawn and give it a real boost. With a little effort now, you can establish vigorous, healthy turf for next spring! See what tips WBTV meteorologist Jim Lytle and Blue Max Materials' Mike Bishop have to share to turn your lawn into a "Yard of the Month" contestant! Click for more> |
 Week Four: Bubbling Rocks!
Water features are attractive and fun additions to your garden - there's nothing more relaxing than sitting outside and listening to the sound of gurgling water!
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 Week Five: Permeable Paver Systems - the "Green" Solution!
Urban growth has drastically reduced the number of green spaces available to absorb rain water naturally. Instead, water runs off of rooftops, driveways and streets, absorbing dirt and pollutants along the way, and gushes into our over-burdened storm drains or creeks.
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Week Six: Choosing the Right Contractor!
The relationship between a homeowner and contractor should be a true partnership – one in which both parties are comfortable communicating suggestions and/or concerns in an open dialog. This requires a high degree of trust in your landscaper or contractor and it’s important to determine if he/she is worthy of that trust. Click for more> |
Week Seven: Gathering around the Fireplace!
The crisp, cool evenings of fall invite us to enjoy "outside" time with our families and friends. Fond memories of gathering around a campfire eating s'mores and staring into mesmerizing flames are part of the allure of fall. Click for more> |
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