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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.

Does Neem Oil Kill Ticks? (A Natural Remedy)

October 20, 2023June 23, 2023 by Michelle Weaver
Does Neem Oil Kill Ticks

If there’s any one bug that can make most people shudder when it’s found crawling on their exposed skin, it’s a tick. And no wonder! These tiny creatures, who are technically arachnids, not insects, feed … Read more

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Using Neem Oil on Fruit Trees (The Ultimate Guide)

June 23, 2023June 16, 2023 by Michelle Weaver
Neem Oil on Fruit Trees

You may have heard of using neem oil in your vegetable garden as an organic, safe pesticide that won’t harm birds or beneficial insects, if applied properly. But what about fruit trees? In this guide, … Read more

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How To Keep Cats Out of Garden Mulch (10 Safe Ways)

June 16, 2023 by Michelle Weaver
10 Ways to Keep Cats Out of Garden Mulch

Even if you’re a cat lover, there’s one place you don’t want to see your furry friend, and that’s in your garden! Unfortunately, as you may have noticed, cats love to dig in garden mulch. … Read more

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Can You Spray Neem Oil on Flowering Plants?

June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 by Michelle Weaver
Neem Oil on Flowering Plants

Neem oil is a safe, organic alternative to using traditional pesticides in controlling harmful insect infestations, and to combat fungal diseases in most plants, including flowering plants. Made from the neem tree, the active ingredient, … Read more

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Are Tree Rings Bad for Trees? (Tree Ring Landscaping)

June 13, 2023 by Michelle Weaver
Are Tree Rings Bad for Trees? the ultimate tree ring landscaping guide and truth

A common practice for homeowners is the addition of tree ring landscaping to their yards. Whether it be a perfect circle of mulch contained by metal or plastic edging, a store-bought mulch mat, or a … Read more

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Can I Put Grass Clippings in My Vegetable Garden?

June 7, 2023June 4, 2023 by Michelle Weaver
Can I Put Grass Clippings in My Vegetable Garden?

Growing a vegetable garden is such a rewarding activity, but sometimes the associated costs can seem prohibitive. If your wallet is looking thin after buying seedlings, soil, and other gardening supplies at your local home … Read more

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List of Plants NOT to Use Neem Oil On (The Ultimate Guide)

June 23, 2023June 3, 2023 by Michelle Weaver
List of Plants Not to Use Neem Oil On

If you’re a gardener looking for organic pest control options, you may have heard about neem oil. There’s a lot of information out there about this natural pesticide, some of which may be confusing. Let … Read more

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How To Get Rid of Bugs in Mulch (The Ultimate Guide)

June 4, 2023May 31, 2023 by Michelle Weaver
How To Get Rid of Bugs in Mulch

Mulch is one of the best tools in the home gardener’s arsenal. Used properly, mulch can inhibit weed growth, regulate soil temperature (protecting vulnerable roots from frost or extreme heat), retain moisture to reduce the … Read more

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