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Author: Amanda Shiffler

Most comfortable with soil under her fingernails, Amanda has an enthusiasm for gardening, agriculture, and all things plant-related. With a master's degree in agriculture and more than a decade of experience gardening and tending to her lawn, she combines her plant knowledge and knack for writing to share what she knows and loves.

Why Painting on Tree Pruning Sealer Is a Bad Idea

by Amanda Shiffler | Updated: May 10, 2022 | 1 Comments
Tree care

For a long time, it was common practice to use a pruning sealer when trimming trees — a seemingly common-sense […]

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5 Worst Trees to Plant in Richmond

by Amanda Shiffler | Updated: May 10, 2022 | 0 Comments
Richmond, VA, Tree care, Virginia

The Richmond area is lucky to have an abundance of amazing, native trees and experts to help care for them. […]

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6 Best Native Trees for Richmond

by Amanda Shiffler | Updated: May 10, 2022 | 0 Comments
Richmond, VA, Tree care, Virginia

When you think of best native trees to plant in Richmond you might want a list … or maybe two […]

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Growing Your Own Cherry Tree in Washington, D.C.

by Amanda Shiffler | Updated: May 10, 2022 | 0 Comments
Tree care, Washington DC

If you live or work anywhere near D.C., you’ve likely seen and smelled the celebrated blossoms of the famed cherry […]

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10 Worst Trees for San Antonio

by Amanda Shiffler | Updated: May 10, 2022 | 0 Comments
San Antonio, TX, Texas, Tree care

Planting trees isn’t a cheap, nor easy feat. Which makes it all the worst when you pick out a tree […]

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9 Best Native Trees for San Antonio

by Amanda Shiffler | Updated: May 10, 2022 | 0 Comments
San Antonio, TX, Texas, Tree care

Oh, San Antonio! I was already jealous of your rich colonial heritage, the acclaimed River Walk, and transitional climate with […]

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5 Worst Trees to Plant in Washington, D.C.

by Amanda Shiffler | Updated: November 20, 2020 | 0 Comments
Tree care, Washington DC

So, we already talked about the good, now let’s talk about the BAD and the UGLY. While I am a […]

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Training a Tree – How to Make First Pruning Cuts

by Amanda Shiffler | Published: January 23, 2020 | 3 Comments
Tree care

Training trees? You may have read that and had a sinking feeling because it’s one more project to add to […]

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Best Native Trees to Plant in Washington, D.C.

by Amanda Shiffler | Updated: November 20, 2020 | 0 Comments
Washington DC

When people think about trees in Washington, D.C., many automatically think about the famous cherry trees that bloom in the […]

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5 Worst Trees to Plant in Denver

by Amanda Shiffler | Updated: May 11, 2022 | 0 Comments
Colorado, Denver, CO, Tree care

Having a tree in your yard that you absolutely despise is the bane of many homeowners, especially if it is […]

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