Having fruit trees is a great perk of owning a backyard. And having a guide to planting fruit trees in […]
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.
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 […]
Fall Lawn Care Checklist
Fall lawn care checklist: 10 essential tasks, including mowing, aeration, overseeding, and fertilizing, to ensure a healthy spring lawn.
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 […]
Planting Bulbs in Fall: What to Plant, When, and How
Fall’s arrival makes many of us feel sad that our gardening season is nearly over. But it doesn’t have to […]
How to Add Stripes to Your Lawn
Learn how to create professional lawn stripes by bending the grass in different directions. Follow our guide to create straight, diagonal, and other patterns.
Guide to Growing Grass in the Transition Zone
The transition zone is the growing area across the middle of the U.S., one between the warm area in the […]
Composting 101: How to Start Composting
If you are new to gardening or lawn care, you’ve likely encountered the word composting. Experienced gardeners know how beneficial […]
Topdressing a Lawn: The Benefits and How to Do It
Upon first thought, it seems somewhat absurd to spread a layer of compost or sand over your grass. After all, […]