How do I get my redbud tree to bloom? Full sun and partial shade are best for this tree, meaning it prefers a minimum of four hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day. It grows well in full sun but prefers some shade in the heat of summer. Although it will grow in fairly dense...
Redbud trees tolerate moderate dry spells, but when planted in full sun, they should be watered regularly. To keep the soil cooler and evenly moist in the summer, apply a layer of mulch out to the drip line of the limbs. To maintain the tree’s structural beauty and health, you should...
WritingThe Girl in the Wallshas been humbling. Every time I’ve turned in a draft, I thought it was done, but my editor kept pointing out the places I hadn’t fleshed out, the things that still didn’t make sense. Writers often ask me how to know when a book is done and ready. ...
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