Coppice, pollard, espalier, pleach, and pooktre: No, it’s not a prestigious downtown law firm or names of Pokemon characters. Rather, […]
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.
Guide to Growing an Avocado Tree
Ever stood in the grocery store, trying to pick the perfect avocado for guacamole and secretly wish you had your […]
How to Adjust, Repair Lawn Sprinkler Heads
A sprinkler system takes most of the guesswork and hard labor out of growing a beautiful lawn. However, once installed, […]
How to Care For and Plant Fig Trees
Ahhhh … the fabulous fig tree! Knowing how to care for and plant fig trees has always been a tantalizing […]
How to Espalier a Fruit Tree
I’ll admit that at first the idea of backing a tree up against a wall, flattening it into a single […]
Tree Wrap: What It is, Why to Use It, and How
Chances are if you live in the North and buy a tree, the nursery staff will recommend you wrap its […]
A Guide to Planting Fruit Trees
Having fruit trees is a great perk of owning a backyard. And having a guide to planting fruit trees in […]
When, Why, How to Prune Apple Trees
Pumpkin spice? Pffffftttt. I can take it or leave it. For me, fall means fresh-picked apples turned into mile-high pies […]
Grass Clippings Can Sicken Horses, Pets, Livestock
Cows eat grass. Horses graze on grass in pastures. Once in a while, even your pooch snacks on lawn greenery. […]
Friable Loam: The Ideal Lawn Soil and How to Get It
Dirt is dirt, right? It gets under your nails, it gets tracked into your house, and it creates a lot […]