Judith Paul | Profile

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Join date: Sep 30, 2025

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Hi, I'm Judith Paul, with a gardening style best described as “Oooo, there’s a gap over here!” My work history is equally unpredictable (possibly even quirky) and ranges from pulling eel-infested cow carcasses out of creeks to managing multi-million-dollar projects across various industries. I’m a Kiwi (referring to the iconic flightless bird of NZ, not the fruit) who has also lived in Australia. Currently, I run a licensed and inspected plant propagation nursery in North Carolina (USA) when I’m not teaching, writing, or editing.

Posts (18)

Feb 13, 2026 ∙ 9 min

What is a Landscaper?

A landscaper is a professional who plans, builds, and installs outdoor environments. Landscaping is not routine yard work. It involves physically creating or fundamentally changing outdoor spaces, with design recommendations supported by tertiary-level qualifications as well as experience in construction, horticulture, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

Feb 5, 2026 ∙ 9 min

Are You a Gardener?

Homeowners everywhere face a common dilemma: do you become a gardener, hire a gardener, or hand your yard over to the first person who claims to be a gardener? And where do landscapers fit into the picture? Before diving into the weeds of what a gardener is, it might be a good idea to clarify what a garden is. A Garden Is More Than a Few Shrubs Let’s set the record straight: a true garden is far more than a smattering of shrubs around a property. If your “garden” consists of three boxwoods, a...

Jan 22, 2026 ∙ 6 min

The Winter Garden’s “Chop and Drop”

The Art of Embracing Mess for a Thriving Garden.