Know the climatic zones for the shrubs you are interested in planting. It's better to select hardy species to start with than to try to protect tender plants later. That will help the mulch absorb more water from fall rains. If you bought gourds this year as decorations, plan to grow them yourself next year, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service . Get the family involved.
Gourds make great garden projects for kids.
Heavy fall rains will quickly overflow clogged gutters. And that could damage foundation plants below them. Cotton may not be king, but it's big-time in Georgia again. But from the farms to the gins and other agribusinesses, everything about cotton is new. Growers, dealers and others have much to learn.