Have you been bitten by the fall gardening bug? Our thumbs are turning green again with the arrival of our mums and pansies. Now is the time to plan the fall floral designs that will grace your holiday tables. But before you start planting your Gray, GA garden, make sure your landscape is prepped for a new season of sensational shades.

Fall Garden Preparation

The key to a successful spring is a busy fall. Gardens flourish in the fall because the cooler temperatures allow your greens to establish and grow without suffering the extreme heat and cold of summer and winter. Autumn means slowed stem and flower growth, which increases the root activity of your plants. Before you plant new flowers, revitalize your landscape by tending to your soil, irrigation, and perennials. Your fall gardening checklist should include:

• Assessing irrigation and adjusting drainage
• Nourishing and aerating your soil
• Harvesting herbs and late summer vegetables
• Dividing and replanting your perennials
• Digging new flowerbeds
• Seeding fall fescue
• Aerating and overseeding your lawn

Autumn Flowers

With the holidays just around the corner, a pop of petals will add the perfect color to your backyard plot. Fall is also an ideal time for planting vegetable gardens. Autumn veggies will sprout just in time to add an organic, healthy treat to your Thanksgiving meal. Fall flora like pansies and mums keep your gardens thriving all through autumn and make charming centerpieces for your holiday table. But beware of planting before the last vestiges of summer heat dissipates. Planting flowers or overseeding your lawn too soon will undermine new plant growth, leading to a leggy, less than lush landscape. Ask your friends at Ace of Gray when the temperature and conditions are correct for new planting.

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Hunting is a time honored southern tradition that brings together families, friends, and that neighbor who owns an elevated deer blind. Your rituals may include a special 4am breakfast, lucky hunting equipment, or just packing up the truck with your dad. Whatever your hunting habits, it’s time to round up the boys for a new season of memories. Small game season is almost over and Georgia’s deer hunting season is well underway.

Open Season

It’s open season on game big and small. Duck hunting has been open since September, and hunters are already enjoying their first deer hauls. Before you embark on your first hunt of the season, buy your hunter’s license, take a day at the shooting range, and refresh your knowledge of Georgia’s hunting regulations. If you’re taking your kid hunting for the first time, research hunter education classes or share hunter safety tips. You won’t want to waste a half of your hunting day on preparation and education.

Hunting Hardware

Whether you’re an old pro or just getting started, Ace of Gray has the tips and tools to get your hunting season underway. Get your hunting license here, and restock your ammunition supply while you’re at it. We sell camo gear for all ages, portable camouflage hunting blinds, and folding chairs so you can create a hidden hunter’s habitat that won’t scare away the game. Check your equipment bag for alert whistles, emergency supplies, batteries, and a first aid kit. And keep Ace of Gray’s extensive hunting selection in mind; when the weather gets cool, you may want to snag some of our hand warmers, hunting jackets, and propane lanterns to keep warm and dry.

Visit Ace Hardware of Gray, Georgia to purchase your sporting goods, then stop back by to share your weekend successes with your fellow hunters.

Ace of Gray isn’t just the largest Ace Hardware store in Georgia, it’s one of the top 5 in the southeast. That means moms, dads, and kids alike will love exploring our extensive selection of tools, clothes, and home project materials. We have everything from Georgia football gear to gardening gloves, keeping your family prepared no matter which project you’re tackling next.

Our Blog

Our blog is a one-stop shop, much like our hardware store! Here you’ll find product information and seasonal sales, insights into the industry, and cool project ideas with the DIY know-how to accomplish them in style. We’ll share customer stories and introduce members of our Gray, Georgia team. You’ll find holiday decorating tips and bird’s eye views of renovation projects. Swing by for the latest on hardware, home, and holiday!

Our Social

Ace Hardware of Gray isn’t just a great store with a fun, easy to navigate website: we’re active on social media, too! If you want store updates, current sales, and fun daily blurbs, make sure to follow, fan, and +1 us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+. And make sure to check our blog for weekly tips, projects, and glimpses into our Gray hardware world.

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