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Native Plant Information


 

Using Georgia Native Plants

Ellen Honeycutt Blog


 

Georgia Native Plant Society

GNPS

(770) 343-6000


 

Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder

MSB Plant Finder


 

North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

NCSU Plant Finder


 

Gardening Advice/Plant Problem Solving

 

Atlanta Botanical Garden Plant Hotline

Plant Hotline

planthotline@atlantabg.org

404-888-GROW (4769)

 

Local Hort Extension Agents:

 

Cobb County

uge1067@uga.edu

770-528-4070

 

Dekalb County

dekalb.extension@uga.edu

404-298-4080

 

Gwinnett County

uge1135@uga.edu

678-377-4010

 

Fulton County

northfulton.extension@uga.edu

404-613-7670

 

Local Master Gardeners:

 

Cobb

MGVOCC.treasurer@gmail.com

(770) 528-4070

 

Dekalb

smiths@uga.edu

(404) 298-4080

 

Gwinnett

gwinnettmastergardeners@comcast.net

(678) 377-4010

 

North Fulton Master Gardeners

webmaster@nfmg.net

404-613-7670

 

 

 

Native Garden Maintenance

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We do offer maintenance at BBG, but only for our install clients.

These 2 companies know native plants well also.

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Quiet Gardening

(Rhonda Reno)

404.735.5439


 

Radish and Rose

https://radishandrose.co

 

Mow and Blow

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Our BBG mow and blow roster is usually full, but you can find other quiet mow and blow companies here:

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www.quietga.org

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Carnivorous Plants

 

Kevin Tarner

kevintheplantman@gmail.com


 

Water Features & Aquatic Plants

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Atlanta Water Gardens Inc

2165 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324

(404) 235-0739

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https://www.atlantawatergardens.com

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Arborists

These are both reputable companies whose focus is protecting and caring for trees as oppose to cowboy arborists who tell you that your healthy trees need taking down so they can make some quick $$ 

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Arbor Equity

http://arborequityinc.com

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Arborguard 

https://www.arborguard.com


 

Site Clearing/Restoration/Invasive Removal

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Cheapest (but slowest) option:

DIY site clearing w. sheet mulching.

1. Clear area of weeds/plants.

2. Place at least 2 layers of cardboard over the area.

3. Add 6-8 inches of mulch.

4. Wait 12-24 mths to plant.

This will NOT kill large invasive root systems like wisteria and knotweed.

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We have not personally worked with any of the following companies but for those folks needing clearing, check these out.

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SHEEP RENTAL:
 

Ewe Can Do It Naturally

https://www.facebook.com/groups/45415782994/user/100063315424713/
 

GOAT RENTAL:

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Pygmy Goat Folx

https://pygmygoatfolx.com


PEOPLE RENTAL:
 

Reforest ATL

www.reforestatl.com

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Ecologic

www.ecologicatl.com

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Landscape Materials

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Looking for mulch, soil, compost, rocks, gravel, boulders?

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Cummin Landscape Supplies

www.cumminlandscapesupply.com

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Atlanta Landscape Materials

https://rocksanddirt.com/


 

Compost


 

We do NOT recommend using free local county compost as the quality is unpredictable and most likely contains herbicides and pesticides.

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In general we recommend using compost during planting into ultisol (Georgia clay soil), to increase soil drainage. Ideally composted manure, as the PH is on the mid to low side, just like ultisol. This is the PH that native plants love.

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If you don't have the time or site requirements or enough carbon material for making compost,

Compost Now will pick up your scraps, compost them, and deliver you compost:

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https://www.compostnow.org


 

PROBLEMS WITH DIY COMPOST

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1. RATS
Rats have become a big problem in Atlanta and composting is a major attractant. Once they have a constant food source (compost), the next thing they need is a warm home, and you've guessed it, it's also your home. If you are going to compost at home, make sure your containers are sealed so they can't gain access. 

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2. SHADE

Compost needs full sun to break down properly. If your yard is a shady one, your will be waiting a very long time for compost.

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3. NOT ENOUGH CARBON

For compost you need at very least a 2:1 ratio of carbon to nitrogen. Think of carbon as brown dead matter (cardboard, dried out garden waste, dry leaves) and of nitrogen as green raw matter (fruit and veggie waste, lawn clippings). 

Without the higher ratio of dead matter, you end up with a rancid liquid, unusable in the garden. Most homes produce lots of nitrogen matter and very little carbon matter. If you know you don't have enough carbon supply but want to create a nutrient supply for your garden consider one of the following options.


 

3 GREAT OTHER DIY OPTIONS TO CONSIDER:

Worm compost, compost tea, nitrogen fixing plants as ground cover.

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Fence Installation

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Chamblee Fence

https://chambleefence.com/

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Worms (for worm compost)

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Georgia Wigglers

https://gawigglers.com


Herron Farms

https://herronfarms.webs.com/


 

Mulch

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You can reach out to any local tree company and request a free chip drop.

You can also register on and request free mulch here:

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www.getchipdrop.com

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These drop offs tend to be A LOT faster if you add a donation.


 

Apiary

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Beans Bee Removal

 

Edward (470) 373-0528

 

Also try:

 

https://gabeekeeping.com


 

Surveyors

This is the only survey company we have found that produces precision accurate work.

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Gresham Planning & Development

www.greshamplanning.com

(706) 754-9844


 

Architects

 

Contemporary:

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Robert M Cain Architect

molly@robertcain.com

(404) 892-8643

 

Traditional:

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Richard M Stevens Architect, LLC

Richard Stevens: richard@rmsarchitect.com

(404) 377-1499

Elizabeth Stevens Morris: elizabeth@rmsarchitect.com

(404) 316-5936

 

 

 

Licensed General Contractors


 

Small Carpenters at Large

info@smallcarpenters.com

404-688-7665


 

Struby Construction

Neil Struby: neil@strubyconstruction.com

404-456-5500


 

TCW Homes

stacy@tcwhomes.com

770-286-4034

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Waterproofing/Drainage Issues

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Yes, we do create rain gardens for clients at BBG, but some client’s drainage issues require stronger solutions.


 

Aquaguard 

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https://www.aquaguard.net
 

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