Meet our Experts and learn more about our editorial process.
Here at Lawn Chick, we are committed to publishing accurate, useful, and trustworthy articles that our readers can rely on for the very best advice. We understand that when searching online for answers to lawn care and landscaping questions, it’s important you find sources that have the expertise and knowledge needed to deliver the goods.
We are committed to being one of those trusted sources of information.
That’s why we’ve published a detailed editorial policy, and have created an expert panel made up of credentialed horticulturists.
This impartial review board brings both
to Lawn Chick.
Our Managing Editor and Senior Editor work to ensure every article we publish is clear, accurate, and easy to read and understand, and our experts review every single article we publish for factual inaccuracies or any sign of confusing or misleading information.
We’re proud to say that as of March 2024, 100% of our published articles have been validated as accurate by our experts.
Lawn Chick’s Expert Panel is made up of degreed horticultural experts that come to us from different areas of the country, and with varied backgrounds which complement one another.
Each member of our panel has been hand-picked by Lawn Chick founder Sarah Jameson and our managing editor based on their credentials, experience, and extensive gardening and horticultural knowledge (both hands-on, earned expertise and academic training – we value both).
Expert Panelist
Nicole is a Certified Landscape Design Professional, Horticulturist, and Arborist. In addition to her role on Lawn Chick’s expert panel, she is a passionate instructor of Plant Science at an agricultural vocational high school. Her expertise in Horticulture, Turf Management, Soil Science and Botany are real assets for us and help ensure our articles are accurate and provide the very best information to readers.
Expert Panelist
Arthur is a seasoned horticulturist with over five decades of hands-on experience. A former ISA Arborist and Master Gardener, he’s been a guiding light in the horticultural community, sharing his wisdom through talks, seminars, and his blog, Papas Gardens. His expertise in Integrated Pest Management, Soil Science, and Environmental Horticulture make him a valued member of our expert panel.
Expert Panelist
Dustin is the owner of a horticulture design and consulting company, Stoll Design. He has done planting design work on many commercial and residential projects in Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. Dustin was also the Director of Horticulture at Tulsa Botanic Garden, where he worked for over eight years. During his time there, he led a horticulture team to care for the 170 acre garden property.
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Horticulturist
Dustin Stoll is the owner of a horticulture design and consulting company. He has done planting design work on many commercial and residential projects. Previously, Dustin was Director of Horticulture at Tulsa Botanic Garden, where he worked for over eight years.
Every article we publish on LawnChick.com is written and/or reviewed by founder Sarah Jameson for accuracy. Additionally, each article is reviewed carefully by a member of our expert panel. We hire these credentialed subject-matter experts to share their knowledge and experience with us to ensure we present information that is 100% accurate, and that aligns with industry best-practices.
Nicole Forsyth is a passionate Instructor of Plant Science at an agricultural vocational high school, and a certified landscape design professional, certified horticulturist, certified arborist, and the CEO of NF Landscape Design and Horticultural Consulting.
Dustin Stoll is the owner of a horticulture design and consulting company, Stoll Design. He has done planting design work on many commercial and residential projects. Before starting his own company, Dustin was Director of Horticulture at Tulsa Botanic Garden, where he worked for over eight years.
Arthur Davidson is a seasoned horticulturist with over five decades of hands-on experience. Holding an A.S. in Horticulture, Arthur’s expertise spans landscape design, organic gardening, soil science, and more. A former ISA Arborist and Master Gardener, Arthur maintains a gardening blog of his own.
Read our editorial policy to learn more.
Horticulturist
Arthur Davidson is a seasoned horticulturist with over five decades of hands-on experience. Holding an A.S. in Horticulture, Arthur’s expertise spans landscape design, organic gardening, soil science, and more.
Managing Editor, Lawn Chick Editorial
As the managing editor of Lawn Chick, Joe brings nearly 20 years of experience in marketing and digital publishing to the team. He earned his M.F.A from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop at the University of Iowa.
Sr. Editor, Lawn Chick Editorial Team
With a M.A. in English from the University of Windsor, Samantha is a key part of the editorial staff working to ensure every article we publish is grammatically correct, free of factual errors, and appropriately sourced.
Certified Landscape Design Professional, Horticulturist & Arborist
Nicole Forsyth is a passionate Instructor of Plant Science at an agricultural vocational high school, and a certified landscape design professional, certified horticulturist, and certified arborist in Massachusetts.
Founder & Owner of LawnChick.com
Sarah’s blog is read by over 2 million homeowners each year and she is regularly cited as an expert source of lawn care knowledge by major publications like Family Handyman, Homes & Gardens, Livingetc, and House Digest. She’s an active member of MELNA, and the American Horticultural Society.