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Michelle Weaver

Michelle Weaver is a former pastry chef of thirty years who reinvented herself during the pandemic, now happily earning a living through freelance writing and selling her art. She and her significant other live in an 1895 farmhouse in North Carolina, where they have several acres, allowing her to garden to her heart’s content. When she’s not playing in the dirt, she enjoys hiking in the nearby mountains, creating new vegetarian recipes, and photographing the wildlife that comes to visit.

5 Signs Your Lawn Is Not Ready for Winter – and Quick Fixes to Get It Ready

November 17, 2023 by Michelle Weaver

The summer is over. You’re probably anticipating a break from the never-ending mowing and watering of your lawn. The autumn leaves have mostly fallen, been mulched, or blown, and you’re about to lock up your … Read more

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The Leafy Dilemma: How Long Can Leaves Stay on Grass?

October 30, 2023 by Michelle Weaver

Many of us welcome the fall season. The cooler temperatures and bright colors of foliage are a celebrated change from the heat of the summer. Even the leaves that have fluttered down onto your lawn … Read more

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To Mulch or Not To Mulch: Can Mulching Leaves Kill Grass?

November 24, 2023October 30, 2023 by Michelle Weaver
Can Mulching Leaves Kill Grass - lawn mower

It’s that time of year again! With the end of the summer season, many homeowners are looking forward to a respite from mowing their grass weekly, or, here in the southern USA, sometimes twice a … Read more

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Tackling Tiny Invaders: Will Neem Oil Kill Ants?

October 20, 2023 by Michelle Weaver
spray neem oil on ants

If you’ve ever spotted ants crawling all over your garden plants, you may be wondering if they’re harmful and if so, what to do to get rid of them. In most cases, seeing a few … Read more

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How Many Bags of Mulch Are on A Pallet?

October 19, 2023 by Michelle Weaver
Pallet of Mulch

If you have a big landscaping project in mind, you may be considering buying mulch in bulk. While it is possible to have loose mulch delivered straight to your yard, or you can pick it … Read more

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Does Neem Oil Kill Caterpillars? (A Natural Solution)

October 20, 2023October 19, 2023 by Michelle Weaver
Caterpillars on leaves causing damage - neem oil is solution

We’ve all been there… you have happy, thriving plants in your garden one day, and the next day you find devastation in the form of half-eaten leaves on your prized vegetable plants. Although many bugs … Read more

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When Does Mulch Go on Sale? (Home Depot, Lowe’s, etc…)

September 13, 2023September 12, 2023 by Michelle Weaver
Mulch Go on Sale

Do you have landscaping projects planned for this year? Many of us do, whether it’s due to acquiring a new house and yard, or simply ideas to spruce up an existing area. And for most … Read more

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Does Neem Oil Kill Fungus Gnats? (A Natural Solution)

August 21, 2023 by Michelle Weaver
Does Neem Oil Kill Fungus Gnats

Summertime at last! For many of us, this is a favorite season, filled with barbecues and pool parties, and pleasant afternoons spent in the garden. After holing up indoors for so long during the inclement … Read more

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How Much Does a Bag Of Mulch Weigh? (Scotts, Vigoro, etc…)

October 19, 2023August 21, 2023 by Michelle Weaver
Bag Of Mulch Weigh

Americans spend more than a whopping 1 billion dollars on mulch every year, and a good part of those sales are to ordinary homeowners who are doing their own landscaping. If you’re eyeing your yard, … Read more

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Does Neem Oil Kill Spider Mites? (A Natural Solution)

June 23, 2023 by Michelle Weaver
Does Neem Oil Kill Spider Mites

Spider mites are a common problem for plant lovers, whether it be indoors or outdoors. These tiny pests can get out of control if you’re not vigilant, as they reproduce at an astonishing rate. One … Read more

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