Newspaper Page Text
The Lee County Ledger, Thursday, July 5, 2001 - Page 7B
A Properly Edged Lawn
Can Save Lawn Care Time
CLASSIFIED ADS
All Classified Advertising 150 Per Word
In Advanced Unless Regular Account Maintained
Minimum Charge .... $2 00
Free Non-Commercial Classified Ads For Subscribers
(ARA) - Thanks to inexpen
sive string trimmers or "weed
whips," trimming the edge of a
lawn is no longer backbreaking
work. But it is work that
homeowners can mostly avoid
by choosing "maintenance free"
edging materials where a lawn
borders trees, flower beds,
fences and foundations.
Choosing the proper edging
materials can eliminate hours
from the typical homeowner's
yard maintenance over the
spring and summer months.
"Although string trimmers are
easier to use than grass shears,
letting the lawnmower cut that
grass is even easier," says
Jeremy Powers, a writer for
national home and how-to
(ARA) - For most people,
gardening is a relaxing, outdoor
activity, as much anticipated as
the coming of spring. But for
those of us without the requisite
'green thumb,' the stress of
tending to a garden and generat
ing flourishing produce or
flowers can be a daunting task.
Still for others, the simple
action of bending down for a
long period of time deters them
from enjoying their spring
pastime.
Now, a different method of
gardening, called raised-bed
gardening, is increasing the
enjoyment for gardeners
everywhere, and making this
sometimes strenuous activity
productive and fun. Raised-bed
gardens offer gardeners a
number of advantages over
conventional gardening.
Because you can easily supply
your own soil mix, raised beds
enable you to improve the
quality of the soil where it
naturally has a high clay
content. The raised bed can also
give you a head start on
planting because its soil warms
earlier than ground soil. You
can work in wetter weather
without getting your feet muddy
or compacting the garden soil,
and you can do less bending as
you tend your plants and pick
your vegetables.
A typical raised garden
consists of long beds six inches
to three feet high. The beds
Money,
From
Page 8B
watering during rain or heavy
cloud cover.
The costs of underground
sprinkler systems vary around
the country, but a professionally
installed system can cost $1,500
to $3,000. The price will
depend on how complicated
your landscaping is and the size
of your lot. If you install the
system yourself, it can cost less
than $1,000.
Focus on the Environment
It's great to save money on
utility bills, but it's even better
to save the environment. Tree
planting and appropriate
landscaping can control erosion,
clean the air, reduce the need
for pesticides and protect water
supplies.
For more information about
landscaping for energy effi
ciency, ask the landscaping
professionals at your local
nursery or visit the Energy
Efficiency and Renewable
Energy Network Web site at
www.eren.doe.gov.
* Source: U.S. Department of
Energy, www.eren.doe.gov.
Courtesy of ARA Content,
www.aracontent.com, e-mail:
info @ aracontent.com
publications. "Meticulous
gardeners may spend nearly as
much time with a string trimmer
as they do with the mower."
The easiest way to keep the
lawn looking good without
extra work is a distinct edge that
can be mowed over without
ruining the edging or mower
blade. Plastic edging meets
these criteria, but requires
digging and trenching to install.
Powers says, "Many plastic
lawn edging products eventu
ally work themselves out of the
ground. Not only does this look
terrible until repaired, but
mowing over the dislodged
edging becomes virtually
impossible".
A variety of wood products
should be no broader than you
can reach, but they can extend
as far as your property lines
allow. The path between beds
can be as narrow as 12 inches or
so. To prevent mud, you can top
the path with gravel or build a
preserved wood walkway.
Preserved wood is an excel
lent material to use when
building raised beds. Because of
its long life and ability to resist
termites and decay, pressure-
treated wood is ideal for the
garden.
"Some organic gardening
publications have objected to
the use of preserved wood in
gardens because of the chemi
cals used to pressure-treat the
wood," said Mel Pine, manager
of communications for the
American Wood Preservers
Institute (AWPI) in Fairfax, VA.
"But research conducted by
extension agents and academics
in Texas found no cause for
alarm."
Nevertheless, Pine added,
gardeners who are concerned
may line the wood with heavy-
duty plastic. A plastic drop cloth
normally used for painting
might be one inexpensive
source for the plastic liner.
Once the walls of the raised
bed have been constructed, you
can fill in the beds with soil and
compost. Then you're set to
also offer "mower friendly"
options for edging if installed
properly. However, even cedar
and redwood lumber will rot
over time with ground contact
unless it is treated with a
preservative. "Green-treated
lumber can look too industrial
for some people," Powers said.
Because brick and stone can
ruin a mower blade, make sure
it is smooth on top and wide
enough for the mower wheel to
ride on. Powers comments. "If
your edging material won't
allow you to run the mower
over it, choose a product with a
shape that minimizes trimming.
Any edging with little nooks
and crannies, such as odd
shaped stones, will make the
plant.
With the efficiency of your
raised-bed garden, it's likely
that you'll have produce for
yourself and your family, with
plenty left over to share.
The Texas research on the
safety of preserved wood in
gardens and a host of additional
information can be found on the
AWPI's Web site.
www.preservedwood.com.
Courtesy of ARA Content.
www.aracontent.com, e-mail:
info @ aracontent.com
trimming job much more time
consuming."
Tree bases are one of the most
common yard areas trimmed
with "weed whips." Both string
trimmers and mowers are
responsible for the majority of
tree deaths after planting due to
damage to the bark. Unfortu
nately, product options for
edging around individual trees,
particularly younger trees when
their bark is most fragile, is
limited.
Edging products are made by
numerous manufacturers.and
are readily available at home
and garden centers.
Courtesy of ARA Content,
www.aracontent.com, e-mail:
info @ aracontent.com
NOTICE
The Lee County FSA Office,
USDA, will be selling, by
sealed bid, one surplus
Olivetti Fax Machine. The
machine is used, in fair con
dition and may be inspected
at the FSA Office in the Lee
County Governmental Build
ing during normal business
hours.
Sealed bids must be submit
ted by Friday. July 13, 2001
and will be opened at 9:00
a.m. in the Lee County FSA
Office on Monday July 16th.
The County Office reserves
the right to reject any and all
bids deemed unacceptable.
For more information call
759-9267.
FOR SALE:
Gateway EV 700 Computer,
monitor, key board, Canon S 400
color printer; Good condition,
speaker wire needs repairing: Call
759-0149 or 759-0116.
July 12
FOR SALE:
Yamaha Wave Runner with trailer
and cover; Used less than 90
hours; Great condition; Call 435-
5178 and leave message or call
after 6:00 p.m..
July 12
MOBILE HOME FOR SALE
Single-wide, 3 BR, 1 BA, central
AC, ready to roll: $6000 firm.
Call 846-4399.
July 5
FOR SALE
Solarflex and iron plate weight
set. $400. Call 432-7137.
July 5
FOR SALE:
1987 4 door Cadallic. Good con
dition; Call 759-2194.
July 5
FOR SALE:
TIME-OUT BABIES
Large selection of Time-Out
Baby Dolls (with faces) for sale;
Call 434-1793.
FOR SALE:
3 pieces one inch square tubing
21 feet long, $50; Large electric
stainless steel rotisserie, holds 6
chickens, $100; Lazier electric
four wheel scooter, $1000; elec
tric wheelchair lift for car, $200;
bedside toilet, $25; Electric hos
pital bed. $100; Call 759-6295.
July 5
BLUEBERRIES FOR SALE:
Blueberries for sale; Monday,
through Saturday morning; seven
miles north of Leesburg on High
way 195, turn left at sign; For
more information, call 759-6950.
July 5
TRACTOR FOR SALE:
Ford 801 Tractor; New Engine,
clutch and paint; $4000; Call 846-
5027.
July 5
HOUSE FOR SALE:
House for sale in Lee County; 118
Kathy Street, 3 bedroom, 1.5
bath, hardwood floors through
out, single car carport, new cen
tral electric AC unit, utility room.;
one acre corner lot, close to
schools; $62,000.00; For more
details, call 759-6054,759-1414,
869-5018 or 869-3518.
HELP WANTED:
Growing Business Needs Help!
Work from Home. Mail-order/E-
Commerce
$522+/week PT. $1000 - $4000/
week FT.
www.attainthelife.com 888-673-
3881
HELP WANTED:
Attn; Work From Home
$1000 - $7000 per mo. PT/FT
Mail Order/Internet
www.ub-rich.com
888-310-5669 Free Info
July 12
SALVAGE REMOVAL:
Remove unwanted cars, trucks
and junk farm equipment free;
Call 436-2673.
July 5
FAMILIES NEEDED:
Lee County DFCS is in need of
families to foster and adopt chil
dren; Please contact us at 759-
3000 for more information.
UPHOLSTERY:
Larry Hogsed's Upholstery;
Complete line of fabrics; furni
ture, boats, trucks, window treat
ments; Refinishing and so forth;
Repair with care; Free estimates,
pickup and delivery; Call anytime
853-7500, Lake Blackshear.
YDAYCAMP
mmMb
YMCA Day Camp offered fo* thQte_§ar^jj,ed in
Lee County Summer Day Camp Program.
Transportation to Albany included 1:15 ratio.
Safe, fun enviroment includes swimming, arts/
crafts, sports and field trips. Early drop off
available. Pick up by 6:00 p.m. For more
information, call 759-9008.
Financial assistance available.
Would you like to have a bet
ter job and earn more money?
Get your GED by attending
classes at Lee County Adult
Learning Center. 759-3040.
1 73 Society Street
Leesburg, GA 31 763
Buttons
Bovs
Daycare anp Learning Center
Hours: owner/director: Michelle Peterman
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (229) 759-8008
Hugh O. Morris, P.C.
ATTORNEY AT LAW I
Criminal Defense
Personal Injury
Family Law
506 N. Jefferson St. Albany, GA 31702-0582
(229) 420-4104
email: hughmorrisattorney@hotmail.com
Lee County
Board of Commissioners
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
MAP AMENDMENTS : PROPOSED REVISIONS OF THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF LEE COUNTY.
Z01 -016 / Amendment to the Lee County, Leesburg, Smithville
official zoning map to consider rezoning for new commercial
zoning districts.
Exact legal descriptions of the above amendments are on file at
the Lee County Planning Commission Office, 108 Leslie Highway,
and may be reviewed along with any other information regard
ing these requests between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lee County, Leesburg, Smithville
Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on this case
Tuesday June 26, 2001 at 7:00 PM in the Administration Building
Assembly room in Leesburg, Georgia.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lee County Board of Commis
sioners will conduct a public hearing on this case, at its workshop
meeting on Monday July 2, 2001 at 6:00 PM in the Administration
Building assembly room in Leesburg, Georgia.
Meetings of the Planning Commission and the County Commis
sion are open to the public.
NOTE:
Georgia Law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions
to any member of the Board of Commissioners/City Council in excess of two
hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) within two (2) years immediately preceding
the filing of this request, who desire to appear at the public hearing in opposi
tion or support of the application, shall, at least five (5) days prior to the public
hearing, file a campaign contribution report with the Lee County/Leesburg/
Smithville Planning Commission.
Asset forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992, the Lee County/City
of Leesburg/City of Smithville Governments do not discriminate on the basis of
disability, and will assist citizens with special needs given proper notice of
seven (7) working days. The meeting rooms and buildings are handicap
accessible. For information, please call (912) 759-6037. 6/28,7/5,
Leesburg Pawnbrokers
Instant Cash on Most Anything of Value
T.V.’s, Guns, Jewelry, VCR’s, Computers
Large Selection of Jewelry & Firearms
101 Tabatha Street Jewelry Repair
(US 19 South, next to Phoebe)
Flowers and Happy Birthday
Latonya Walton
Compliments of
Leesburg Flower and Gift
Walnut Street Leesburg, Georgia
Phone 759-6917
Flowers may be picked up at Leesburg Flower and Gift
WISHES A HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
July 6: Earnest Ware, Brittany Rajala, Melvin Eubanks, Justin
Wiggins, Lori Temples, Wade McKinnon, Justin R. Purvis, David
Bowden, Velma J. Williams, Mary O’Heam, Frances Flournoy, Mary
Ann Simpson, Roby Medley, Mitchell Taylor, Melissa Hawkins, Kaye
Magee; July 7: Kaye Smith, Macy Seymour, Wade Thomaston, Jenny
Cannon, Earnest Jenkins, Katherine Espy, Ethel Ellington, Richard
E. Home, Beth Longson, Blaine Johnston, Vicki Bell, Debbie Parrott,
John K. Berryhill, Amanda Hartley, Donnie Bishop, Ron Dillard,
Katie Marie Stripling; July 8: John Kerce, Tony Davis, Dexter Wells,
Billy Tucker, Richard Bush, Alan Adams, James Kempf, Opal
Sizemore, Mitchell Apperson, Jamie Owens, Gina D. Spires, Larry
Willis, Dana Harris, Shayna Parsons, Grant Capps, Maggie Cheek,
Jonathan Ouzts; July 9: Janelle Wetherald, Anissa Henderson, Lamar
Hatcher, Charlotte Murphy, Dennis Harrell, Eric Lott, Randy Forde,
Dianne Radcliffe, Terry Cook, Robert E. Hammack, Jr., Michelle
Satterfield, Mark Jennelle, Robby Kirksey, Kenecthia Stubbs, Kevin
Paul; July 10: Selena Walker, Chedsey Hopewell, Bronie Massey,
Sally Storey, Nicholas Wiggins, Alan Dismuke, Jr., Anita Moody,
Cynthia T. Sparks, Sissy Hardee, Paul Lowthian, Rebecca Powell,
Traci Posey, Julian Carswell, Jackie Somers, Keith Alderman; July
11: Kathryn Applewhite, Robin Culp, Wayne Morrow, Mrs. Johnie
R. Tucker, Shane Bowyer, John Longson, Louise Fishback, Shane
White, Jesse L. Lassiter, Jr., Randy L. Floyd, Stephanie Pate, Danny
Blackshear, Toni Rhodes, Payge Carswell, Edna Jones, Lisa Pressley,
Christy Harris, Cheryll Lamkin, April Walls; July 12: Latonya
Walton, Mark Thomas Taylor, Michelle Knight, Daniel VanOteghem,
Tom Pratt, Lee Johnston, Richard Scarborough, W. Clayton Holton,
Jr., Jodi Price, Donnie Worrell, Carolyn Smith, Darrell Beasle, Jack
Hall, James Parr, Gussie Harris, Reinhold Vonderaa, Amanda Marie
Davis, Debra Long, Tony Tucker, Norma Ferrell, Beverly Lightfoot,
Ellen Nesbitt, Celia Doggett, Larry Cooley, Matthew Gay, Kim
Tompkins, Charlie Chandler, Daniel Durden
WISHES A HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO:
July 6: Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Richards, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Walton,
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wimbush, Jr., Mr.
and Mrs. William Bailey; July 7: Mr. and Mrs. Bob Dutton, Sr., Mr.
and Mrs. Arthur Long, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Lallathin, Mr. and Mrs.
Brian LeMay, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Toms; July 8: Mr. and Mrs. Don
Gay, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Sneed, Mr. and Mrs. Elston “Pete”
Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Hammack, Jr.; July 9: Mr. and Mrs.
Buddy Plummer, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Owens,Mr. and Mrs. Kelvin
Fritt, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Nickens.Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Williams,
Sr.,Mr. and Mrs. Gene Ritchie,Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lee, Mr. and Mrs.
Rusty Muliford, Mr. and Mrs. Steven McCorkle; July 10: Dr. and
Mrs. Joe Greenway, Mr. and Mrs. Bo Godfree, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis
Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Danny Gardner; July 11: Mr. and Mrs. k Coo
per, Mr. andMrs. Gary Fowler, Mr. and Mrs. Butch Duren, Mr. and
Mrs. Jeff O’Hearn , Mr. and Mrs. Farrell Turner; July 12: Mr. and
Mrs. Rodger Wagoner, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Corley, Mr. and Mrs. Rob
bie Brogdon
883-9375
Raised Beds Make
Gardening Easier