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Author: Laura Hatch

Laura Hatch is a journalist who spends her free time hiking with her husband and three sons. From Pikes Peak in Colorado to the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and McAfee Knob near Roanoke, she’s made it to the summit of the country’s favorites.

Home Improvements That Will Raise Your Property Value in San Diego

By Laura Hatch | Updated: December 1, 2024
San Diego

You have to spend money to make money. That cliche is especially true when it comes to home improvements. By […]

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Landscaping Around Your Pool in the Washington, D.C., Area

By Laura Hatch | Updated: October 10, 2024
Landscaping, Washington DC

When you’re creating your pool landscape, you want a welcoming watery oasis. Start by choosing plants and features that add […]

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How to Use Your Landscaping to Block Out Noise

By Laura Hatch | Updated: December 5, 2024
Landscaping, Washington DC

Landscaping serves different purposes for property owners. Strategically selected features can provide beauty, privacy, and protection. If done right, they […]

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How to Stop the Bedbugs From Biting in Washington, D.C.

By Laura Hatch | Updated: May 10, 2022
Pest control, Washington DC

“Don’t let the bedbugs bite” used to be easy advice to follow in the United States. Thanks to the widespread […]

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How, When to Prune Your Trees in Virginia Beach

By Laura Hatch | Updated: May 27, 2025
Tree care, Virginia, Virginia Beach, VA

Pruning may not top your list of favorite landscaping activities, but it’s a vital part of caring for your trees. […]

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Best Shade Trees to Plant in Charlotte

By Laura Hatch | Updated: April 2, 2025
Charlotte, NC, North Carolina

The best shade trees to plant in Charlotte are elm, flowering dogwood, lipan crape myrtle, red maple, river birch, and nuttall oak.

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Deer-Resistant Landscaping for Denver Yards

By Laura Hatch | Updated: April 2, 2025
Colorado, Denver, CO, Landscaping

Got deer? If so, then you’ve no doubt dealt with the disappointment of them feasting on your fabulous foliage. As […]

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Low-Maintenance Landscaping Ideas for Denver

By Laura Hatch | Updated: April 16, 2025
Colorado, Denver, CO, Landscaping

Denver has always had a tricky climate of cold winters, hot summers, heavy rains, hail, and drought. The soil ranges […]

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5 Worst Lawn Pests in Charlotte

By Laura Hatch | Updated: April 2, 2025
Charlotte, NC, North Carolina, Pest control

The worst lawn pests in Charlotte are lawn grubs, fire ants, chinch bugs, mole crickets, and moles. Learn how to identify them.

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5 Worst Trees to Plant in Charlotte

By Laura Hatch | Updated: April 2, 2025
Charlotte, NC, North Carolina, Tree care

Charlotte’s tree canopy is one of the things that makes the Queen City so beautiful. But if you’re a homeowner […]

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