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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.

Planting Bulbs in Fall: What to Plant, When, and How

By Amanda Shiffler | Updated: December 13, 2024
Gardening, Home and Garden

Fall’s arrival makes many of us feel sad that our gardening season is nearly over. But it doesn’t have to […]

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Guide to Growing Grass in the Transition Zone

By Amanda Shiffler | Updated: April 25, 2024
General Lawn Care

The transition zone is the growing area across the middle of the U.S., one between the warm area in the […]

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Composting 101: How to Start Composting

By Amanda Shiffler | Updated: October 24, 2024
General Lawn Care

If you are new to gardening or lawn care, you’ve likely encountered the word composting. Experienced gardeners know how beneficial […]

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Topdressing a Lawn: The Benefits and How to Do It

By Amanda Shiffler | Updated: December 12, 2024
General Lawn Care

Upon first thought, it seems somewhat absurd to spread a layer of compost or sand over your grass. After all, […]

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How Earthworms Help Your Lawn, Grass and Soil

By Amanda Shiffler | Updated: August 2, 2024
General Lawn Care

The worms crawl in … the worms crawl out … and the worms play a surprisingly valuable role in the […]

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Beneficial Insects for Your Lawn and Garden

By Amanda Shiffler | Updated: December 12, 2024
Gardening, General Lawn Care, Home and Garden

The sight of a creepy, crawly or winged insect in our yard or garden sends many of us scrambling to […]

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Keep Your Grass Healthy with a Lawn Sprinkler Audit

By Amanda Shiffler | Updated: December 14, 2024
General Lawn Care

Unlike a tax audit, this type of audit is one you don’t need to be afraid of, even if there’s […]

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