The first thing people notice when they approach your home is your door, and believe me, a weather-damaged entry door […]
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.
Does ‘No Mow May’ Support Pollinators?
“No Mow May” — where homeowners don’t mow for the month to benefit pollinators — has both champions and critics. Explore the debate between conservation benefits and practical challenges as cities adopt this growing movement, and discover whether this one-size-fits-all approach truly delivers on its environmental promises. Can skipping lawn maintenance really help pollinators?
Why Painting on Tree Pruning Sealer Is a Bad Idea
For a long time, it was common practice to use a pruning sealer like tree tar when trimming trees — […]
5 Worst Trees to Plant in Richmond
The Richmond area is lucky to have an abundance of amazing, native trees and experts to help care for them. […]
6 Best Native Trees for Richmond
When you think of best native trees to plant in Richmond you might want a list … or maybe two […]
Growing Your Own Cherry Tree in Washington, D.C.
If you live or work anywhere near D.C., you’ve likely seen and smelled the celebrated blossoms of the famed cherry […]
10 Worst Trees for San Antonio
Planting trees isn’t a cheap, nor easy feat. Which makes it all the worst when you pick out a tree […]
9 Best Native Trees for San Antonio
Oh, San Antonio! I was already jealous of your rich colonial heritage, the acclaimed River Walk, and transitional climate with […]
5 Worst Trees to Plant in Washington, D.C.
The 5 worst trees to plant in Washington, D.C., are the Bradford pear, Ginkgo biloba, weeping willow, white ash, and cottonwood.
Training a Tree – How to Make First Pruning Cuts
Training trees? You may have read that and had a sinking feeling because it’s one more project to add to […]