Pruning and trimming are critical parts of tree care and are often thought to be the same, but they’re vastly different. Knowing the difference between pruning and trimming and why both are beneficial is important for a homeowner.
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.
Cities Limiting Use of Lawn Fertilizers and Pesticides
As environmental concerns grow, cities are passing bans limiting or restricting the use of fertilizers, pesticides, and weed killers.
What is Pruning?
Pruning is selectively removing limbs or branches to make plants healthy, productive, and attractive. Our article covers the pruning basics to get you started.
The Best 26 Texas Native Plants
Texas heat is nothing to mess with, but these plants can handle it. Here are the best native Texas plants to grow in the torrid summers of the Lone Star State.
27 California Native Plants
Discover more than two dozen of the best California native plants to help you with your planting needs, no matter which diverse climate you live in.
Where Does Grass Seed Come From?
Where your grass seed comes from isn’t one of the universe’s great mysteries. We’re not talking about how positronic traction […]
How the Hardiness Zone Helps with Your Yard
The USDA updated its Plant Hardiness Zone Map, and we’ll show you how to use the map to select the best plants for your yard.
California’s Green Lawn Care Law: What You Need to Know
California’s new law bans the sale of new gas-powered lawn equipment. We’ll detail what it means for homeowners and the landscaping industry.
When Not to Mow Your Lawn
You read how-to guides about the perfect time to cut your lawn, but is there a not-so-perfect time, too? Yes, […]
How to Change Your Soil pH
To change your soil pH and get it in the optimal range, add lime, wood ash, or oyster shell meal to raise the pH, and sulfur-based amendments to lower it.