Tips for Gardening in the Fall

Pike Nurseries offers advice on what to do in the garden this fall.

Fall is the best time of the year for planting. From exploring new fall foliage to adding color to the landscape, there are plenty of fall gardening activities to keep homeowners playing in the dirt all season long.  Pike Nurseries has plenty of tips and supplies for gardeners of any level. To help their loyal customers achieve the best gardens this fall and make life easier next spring, Pike Nurseries offers these seasonal gardening tips:  For locations in metro Atlanta, visit Pike's store locator.

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Fall Native Plant Sale at Chattahoochee Nature Center

Saturday is the final day of the semi-annual sale and information session.

The Chattahoochee Nature Center is concluding its Fall Native Plant Sale on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the greenhouse area. Gardeners can select from a wide variety of seasonal plants, including the following: Winter vegetables will be on sale from the center's Unity Garden, and staff also will be available to answer questions. The event does not include admission to the center, which is located at 9135 Willeo Road in Roswell. 

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House Hunt

East Cobb Open Houses, Sept. 29-30

A sampling of homes for sale with public viewings this weekend.

This week there are ten Open Houses featured and scheduled for this weekend. These homes range in price from $141,900 for a three-bedroom, brick ranch home on Coleman Drive to $535,000 for a five-bedroom executive, new traditional home on Landon Drive. Click on a picture in the photo gallery to see a listing description. Click on an address listed below and get directly linked to AOL Real Estate for complete listing information. In addition to helpful home buying tips, maps and contact information for the listings you choose, you will also be able to calculate a monthly mortgage payment, check your credit and get prequalified. 3139 Milford Chase, Marietta  30008. $145,000. Open House: 1 – 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept 29. 4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms…

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East Cobb Open Houses, Sept. 22-23

A selection of homes for sale with public viewings this weekend.

This week House Hunt features 10 Open Houses scheduled for this weekend. These homes range in price from $227,500 for a three-bedroom ranch on Cascade Drive—walking distance to the Square—to $699,900 for a seven-bedroom, four-sides brick executive home on Canopy Drive. Click on a picture in the photo gallery to see a listing description. Click on an address listed below and get directly linked to AOL Real Estate for complete listing information. In addition to helpful home buying tips, maps and contact information for the listings you choose, you will also be able to calculate a monthly mortgage payment, check your credit and get prequalified. 281 Cascade Drive, Marietta  30064. $227,500. Open House: 1 – 4 p.m. on Saturday Sept 22. 3 …

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Cobb Yard Sale Roundup Includes Chimney Springs

Here are some area sales happening over the next few days, and if we missed yours, add it in the comments.

Where: 3359 Hickory Lane, Powder Springs When: Sat, 9am to 4pm Featured items:  Kids: Assorted boy clothes for newborn to 12 month, toddler and up, toys, books, two Graco car seat bases. Auto: 10-inch subwoofer box, four brand new Rockford Fosgate speakers. Furniture: Cherry four-poster queen bed with headboard and footboard, two matching chairs and four matching chairs, lamps, mirrors, glider-style rocker, two bar stolls, two loveseats, side tables. Kitchen: Smal appliances, hanging pot rack with lighting, drinking glasses. Other: Assorted art, books, bicycle, ceiling fan, small electronics, wedding decorations, CDs, Brother sewing machine, candle holders, vases, two TVs, and more. Where: 4676 Whittier Place, Powder Springs When: Fri-Sat…

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East Cobb Open Houses, Sept. 15-16

A selection of homes for sale with public viewings this weekend.

This week’s Open Houses range in price from $269,900 for a gorgeous four-bedroom new traditional home on Timberbrook Lane to $429,000 for a five-bedroom home on Honey Pot Way with many custom upgrades. Both homes have been meticulously maintained, loaded with the latest renovations and priced to sell. Click on a picture in the photo gallery to see a listing description. Click on an address listed below and get directly linked to AOL Real Estate for complete listing information. In addition to helpful home buying tips, maps and contact information for the listings you choose, you will also be able to calculate a monthly mortgage payment, check your credit and get prequalified. 3969 Timberbrook Lane, Marietta 30066. $269,900. Open House: 2…

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East Cobb Open Houses, Sept. 8-9

A selection of homes for sale with public viewings this weekend.

There’s an abundance of Open Houses in East Cobb this weekend, They range in price from $194,900 for a four-bedroom home on Tritt Springs Trace to $749,000 for a six-bedroom home on Constant Landing. Click on a picture in the photo gallery to see a listing description. Click on an address listed below and get directly linked to AOL Real Estate for complete listing information. In addition to helpful home buying tips, maps and contact information for the listings you choose, you will also be to calculate a monthly mortgage payment, check your credit and get prequalified. 2102 Glenridge Court, Marietta 30062. $265,000. Open House: 1 – 4  p.m. on Sunday Sept  9. 5 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  2,905 Sq Ft. Beautifully maintained 3 side brick home …

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East Cobb Open Houses, Aug. 25-26

A selection of homes for sale with public viewings this weekend.

This week our featured Open Houses range in price from $167,500 for a three-bedroom Cape Cod style home on Longford Walk to $590,000 for a gorgeous  three-bedroom home on Columns Drive located directly on the Chattahoochee River. Click on a picture in the photo gallery to see a listing description. Click on an address listed below and get directly linked to AOL Real Estate for complete listing information. In addition to helpful home buying tips, maps and contact information for the listings you choose, you will also be able to calculate a monthly mortgage payment, check your credit and get prequalified. OPEN HOUSES THIS WEEKEND: 4036 Columns Drive, Marietta 30067. $590,000. Open House: 2 – 4 p.m. on Sunday August 26. 3 Bedrooms  3 …

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East Cobb Open Houses, Aug. 18-19

A selection of homes for sale with public viewings this weekend.

This week House Hunt presents Marietta homes that an owner can bring horses to, ranging in price from $249,900 for a 3 plus acre, four-bedroom brick ranch on Milford Church Road to $2,975,000 for an 11 plus acre, seven-bedroom equestrian estate on Gelding Court. Also, check out the two Open Houses listed for this weekend in prestigious East Cobb. There’s a four-bedroom home on Brentwood Drive for $229,900 that comes with a $3000 decorating allowance and a five-bedroom home on Regency Estates Drive for $400,000 that’s located on a private cul-de-sac lot. Click on a picture in the photo gallery to see a listing description. Click on an address listed below and get directly linked to AOL Real Estate or the broker for complete listing …

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