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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.

6 Best Native Trees for Richmond

By Amanda Shiffler | Updated: May 27, 2025
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: December 15, 2024
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: December 17, 2024
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: December 2, 2024
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 5, 2024
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 | Updated: April 26, 2024
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: April 2, 2025
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: April 2, 2025
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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5 Basic Tree Care Tips for New Denver Residents

By Amanda Shiffler | Updated: April 4, 2025
Colorado, Denver, CO, Tree care

When I moved from the flatlands of the humid Midwest to the Mountain West with its breath-shortening elevations and semi-arid […]

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5 Best Native Trees to Plant in Denver

By Amanda Shiffler | Updated: April 2, 2025
Colorado, Denver, CO, Landscaping

 If you want to plant trees in your Denver yard, consider native trees. They have been growing in Colorado since […]

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