Abby Healy

Abby Healy

Senior Plant Expert

Abby is an avid plant lover and the Director of Content at Trees.com. She grew up in Maine, graduated from Davidson College, and now resides in Charlotte, North Carolina with her husband and two dogs. Her previous roles include leading content teams at Red Ventures, a large digital media company, and launching the content and marketing functions at an ecommerce analytics start-up.

Expert Guides by Abby

25 Fabulous Small Backyard Ideas
Landscaping Guides25 Fabulous Small Backyard Ideas

Aug 14 2026

Landscape Fabric in the Garden – What it is, Pros, Cons, and How to Use
Landscaping GuidesLandscape Fabric in the Garden – What it is, Pros, Cons, and How to Use

Aug 14 2026

13 Best Shade-Loving Plants For Shady Spots
Plant Recommendations13 Best Shade-Loving Plants For Shady Spots

Aug 14 2026

Fungus Gnats – How to Identify, Prevent, and Control Them
Plant Care GuidesFungus Gnats – How to Identify, Prevent, and Control Them

Aug 14 2026

What Can You Compost? And What Cannot Be Composted?
Plant Care GuidesWhat Can You Compost? And What Cannot Be Composted?

Aug 14 2026

Why Is Humus Important For Your Garden?
Plant Care GuidesWhy Is Humus Important For Your Garden?

Aug 14 2026

Mushroom Compost – What it is, and How to Use it
Plant Care GuidesMushroom Compost – What it is, and How to Use it

Aug 14 2026

Crepe Myrtle Pruning – Why, When, and How to do It
Plant Care GuidesCrepe Myrtle Pruning – Why, When, and How to do It

Aug 14 2026

8 Best Bedroom Plants That Purify The Air & Improve Your Sleep Quality
Plant Recommendations8 Best Bedroom Plants That Purify The Air & Improve Your Sleep Quality

Aug 14 2026

All about Spider Mites and How to Get Rid of Them
Plant Care GuidesAll about Spider Mites and How to Get Rid of Them

Aug 14 2026

The Best Organic Fertilizers & How to Use Them
Plant Care GuidesThe Best Organic Fertilizers & How to Use Them

Aug 14 2026

9 Best Plants for a Japanese Garden
Plant Recommendations9 Best Plants for a Japanese Garden

Aug 14 2026

How to Use Bone Meal Fertilizer in Your Garden
Plant Care GuidesHow to Use Bone Meal Fertilizer in Your Garden

Aug 14 2026

25 Beautiful Flower Bed Ideas
Landscaping Guides25 Beautiful Flower Bed Ideas

Aug 14 2026

What is Vermiculite? What is it Used For?
Plant Care GuidesWhat is Vermiculite? What is it Used For?

Aug 14 2026

June Bugs – How to Control and Eliminate These Irritating Pests
Seasonal GuidesJune Bugs – How to Control and Eliminate These Irritating Pests

Aug 14 2026

Coconut Coir – What It Is, Varieties, and How to Use It
Plant Care GuidesCoconut Coir – What It Is, Varieties, and How to Use It

Aug 14 2026

How Light Affects Plant Growth – What You Need to Know
Plant Care GuidesHow Light Affects Plant Growth – What You Need to Know

Aug 14 2026

Coffee Grounds for Gardening – Pros, Cons, and How to Use Them
Plant Care GuidesCoffee Grounds for Gardening – Pros, Cons, and How to Use Them

Aug 14 2026

Epsom Salt for Plants – Tips For Using Epsom Salt In The Garden
Plant Care GuidesEpsom Salt for Plants – Tips For Using Epsom Salt In The Garden

Aug 14 2026

Parts of a Plant and Their Functions
Plant Care GuidesParts of a Plant and Their Functions

Aug 14 2026

What is Peat Moss? What is it Used For?
Plant Care GuidesWhat is Peat Moss? What is it Used For?

Aug 14 2026

Cedar Mulch in the Garden – Uses, Pros & Cons, and Problems
Plant Care GuidesCedar Mulch in the Garden – Uses, Pros & Cons, and Problems

Aug 14 2026

Parts of a Flower and Their Functions
Plant Care GuidesParts of a Flower and Their Functions

Aug 14 2026

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