How Cold is it Supposed To Get Tonight?
Believe it or not the first day of spring was 5 days ago but today feels like it is the first day of winter. A national weather warning for many parts of Georgia, including Peachtree City predicted below 30 degree temperatures and so far their predictions seem to be panning out.
Protect Yourself, Home, and Garden From The Freezing Temperatures
This last winter and now spring has been extremely cold for Peachtree City. The freezing temperatures have caused hundreds of thousands of dollars of damage in Peachtree City. This next section will give you some tips on how to handle the freezing temperatures ahead.
1. Make sure you pipes don't freeze. You can do this by allowing your exterior faucets to drip during the night. If you do this, make sure the sink is not clogged in any way. For more tips feel free to contact Golden Glove, a water restoration company in Peachtree City. They are great at providing professional tips in this matter.
2. Bring all potted plants inside.
3. Add mulch around your outdoor plants.
4. Add a covering for gardens, plants, or flower beds. You can use a blank or even a tarp. Just make sure the covering is propped up and that it doesn't touch the plants.
5. Make sure your heater is working. If it is not, it might be too late tonight but tomorrow call Ferguson Heating & Air a Peachtree City HVAC company. They have been serving residents and businesses in Peachtree City since 1946. As you may have noticed many of the trees and plants are starting to blossom and bloom. If temperatures get as cold as predicted it won't be good for plants. If you are starting a garden and your plants are already outside, make sure you keep them warm.
How To Protect Plants
If you have potted plants, the easiest thing would be to bring them inside. For many gardeners, this is not possible because many of their plants and or flowers are not potted. What can be done then?
You can go get some mulch and add it around the base of the plant. The mulch will act as additional insulation.
Cover you plants with a covering. You can do this with a blanket, tarp, or another type of large material. Make sure you prop it up so that it is not touching the plant. The covering will act sort of like a green house.
Recent Peachtree City News
Finally Finished! Lake Peachtree Golf Cart Bridge
For the past month I have had to drive my car to church instead of the golf cart because of the inconvenient golf cart bridge closing on Highway 54.
Train Hits Car in Peachtree City This Morning
The Peachtree City police department received a call this morning (6/12/2014) regarding a train hitting a car that was stuck on the train track. There was minimal damage caused to the train.
Mowing Lake Peachtree: Who’s Going To Do It?
Who is going to mow Lake Peachtree? Most likely the lake will not be filled back up this summer. Learn more and see some fun pictures.
Major Golf Cart Bridge Path Closed in Peachtree City!
A major golf cart bridge has been closed in Peachtree City. For a month. See which and how to get around it.
How Much Debt Does Peachtree City Have?
Peachtree City is in debt and thinking about getting even more in debt tonight at the city council meeting. What do you think?
Lake McIntosh: Ban Lifted
Lake McIntosh lifts a strict ban to allow for a local event to take place. Learn what and when.
Lake Peachtree Still Empty…Now What?
Lake Peachtree has been empty for months now and it is still empty. Read more to see why and what is happening?
All Children’s Park – Grand Reopening This Friday
Attend the grand reopening of the All Children's Park. The city has completed the parks improvements and is ready for visitors!
McIntosh Student Arrested For Trying To Sell Marijuana Brownies
On Tuesday April 1, 2014 a McIntosh Student was arrested for trying to sell marijuana brownies. Read more about the incident.
Lake Peachtree Refilling Delayed
Many people have been asking when Lake Peachtree is going to fill back up. We just received this notice from the city about this very thing. Read to find out when the Lake is going to be filled back up.
This page was written for PTC People in 2014 and is kept as it was. Details may have changed since.