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Author: Lee Nelson

Lee Nelson, an experienced freelance writer and former award-winning newspaper reporter, writes for National Association of Realtors and many state Realtor magazines. She lives in Illinois with her high school sweetheart and loves cooking, swimming, traveling and spending time with her grandchildren.

Low-Maintenance Landscaping in Cincinnati and Surrounding Counties

By Lee Nelson | Updated: April 2, 2025
Cincinnati, OH, Landscaping, Ohio

Low-maintenance landscaping doesn’t mean “no maintenance.” “There is always some maintenance, and some plants will eventually spread but maybe at […]

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Worst Trees to Plant in Columbus

By Lee Nelson | Updated: April 2, 2025
Columbus, OH, Ohio, Tree care

The worst trees to plant in Columbus include silver maple, willow, Callery pear, and flowering dogwood.

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Landscaping for All 4 Seasons in Columbus

By Lee Nelson | Updated: April 2, 2025
Columbus, OH, Landscaping, Ohio

To effectively landscape for all four seasons, you should test your soil, choose plants, utilize hardscapes, and try container gardening.

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Hot Trends in Landscaping in Columbus

By Lee Nelson | Updated: April 2, 2025
Columbus, OH, Landscaping, Ohio

Landscaping trends in Columbus include entertaining areas, shady spots, lighting, water features, trees, shrubs, and flowers.

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Basic Tree Care Guide for Columbus, Ohio

By Lee Nelson | Updated: April 2, 2025
Columbus, OH, Ohio, Tree care

Basic tree care in Columbus, Ohio involves researching trees, preparing for planting, pruning correctly, and irrigating when needed.

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Worst Lawn Pests in Cincinnati

By Lee Nelson | Updated: April 2, 2025
Cincinnati, OH, Ohio, Pest control

The biggest problem with pests? They can quickly undo a lot of the hard work it requires to have a […]

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Worst Allergy Trees in Cincinnati

By Lee Nelson | Updated: April 2, 2025
Cincinnati, OH, Landscaping, Ohio

Tree pollen can make some people absolutely miserable. That could explain why the most popular page on the website for […]

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5 Best Trees to Plant in Columbus

By Lee Nelson | Updated: April 2, 2025
Columbus, OH, Ohio, Tree care

The best trees to plant in Columbus include chestnut oak, dawn redwood, green giant arborvitae, sweetbay magnolia, and katsura. See why.

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5 Worst Lawn Pests in Columbus

By Lee Nelson | Updated: April 2, 2025
Columbus, OH, General Lawn Care, Ohio, Pest control

The worst lawn pests are grubs, sod webworms, billbugs, chinch bugs, and armyworms. Learn what damage they cause.

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Low-Maintenance Landscaping Tips for Columbus

By Lee Nelson | Updated: April 2, 2025
Columbus, OH, Gardening, Landscaping, Ohio

Low-maintenance landscaping tips for Columbus include choosing the best plants, planting spots, and mulch.

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