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Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/ina-garten-just-shared-the-designer-tricks-behind-her-gorgeous-winter-flower-displays/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/ina-garten-just-shared-the-designer-tricks-behind-her-gorgeous-winter-flower-displays/ Choose Flowers That Thrive in the Cold Season Start With the Right Vase (Bigger Is Better) Build Structure Before Adding Blooms Mix Heights and Textures for Depth Care Tips to Make Winter Arrangements Last Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. 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With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/is-your-fiddle-leaf-fig-dropping-leaves-heres-why-and-how-to-save-it-before-its-too-late/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/is-your-fiddle-leaf-fig-dropping-leaves-heres-why-and-how-to-save-it-before-its-too-late/ Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. His growing success shows that disability doesn’t have to stop you from your goals. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/its-so-important-to-prune-these-12-plants-in-january/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/its-so-important-to-prune-these-12-plants-in-january/ Plants to Prune in January Trees Shrubs Shop Winter Pruning Essentials Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/kane-browns-cozy-secret-why-his-christmas-tree-is-decorated-in-beige/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/kane-browns-cozy-secret-why-his-christmas-tree-is-decorated-in-beige/ Start With Evergreens in Natural Containers Add Winter-Blooming Plants in Soft Shades Use Ornamental Grasses for Texture Decorate With Natural Accents Keep It Simple and Cozy Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. When she’s not writing about the latest viral moment, she’s cultivating her love of gardening and bringing a storyteller’s eye to all things green and growing. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/neighbors-tree-making-a-mess-in-your-yard-heres-what-you-can-and-cant-do-about-fallen-leaves/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/neighbors-tree-making-a-mess-in-your-yard-heres-what-you-can-and-cant-do-about-fallen-leaves/ Who’s Responsible for Fallen Leaves? How to Deal With a Neighbor’s Leaves Talk to Your Neighbor What to Do With Fallen Leaves What NOT to Do Fall Cleanup Essentials Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/orchid-leaves-wrinkled-5-common-causes-how-to-restore-their-vitality/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/orchid-leaves-wrinkled-5-common-causes-how-to-restore-their-vitality/ Identifying Wrinkled Orchid Leaves Common Causes of Wrinkled Orchid Leaves Underwatering Overwatering Nutritional Issues Environmental Stress Pests How to Fix Wrinkled Orchid Leaves Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. Melanie Griffiths Editor in Chief Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-8-enchanting-perennials-attract-pollinators-year-after-year/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-8-enchanting-perennials-attract-pollinators-year-after-year/ Best Perennials for Pollinators Tips for Growing Perennials for Pollinators Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-easy-diy-bulb-centerpiece-is-my-favorite-way-to-bring-natural-beauty-to-my-holiday-table/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-easy-diy-bulb-centerpiece-is-my-favorite-way-to-bring-natural-beauty-to-my-holiday-table/ Why I Love Paperwhites So Much How To Do It Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/try-these-8-unique-and-fancy-alocasia-plant-varieties-for-jungle-drama/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/try-these-8-unique-and-fancy-alocasia-plant-varieties-for-jungle-drama/ Choosing Fancy Alocasia Plant Varieties Silver Dragon Black Velvet Jacklyn Red Secret Pink Passion Polly Regal Shield Bambino Frequently Asked Questions Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/want-homegrown-greens-by-christmas-plant-these-fast/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/want-homegrown-greens-by-christmas-plant-these-fast/ Why Grow Microgreens for the Holidays Choosing the Right Varieties Planting Setup Light, Water, and Temperature Harvesting Microgreens Using Mircrogreens in Holiday Dishes Microgreen Starter Set Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/what-is-the-size-of-an-azalea-explore-different-varieties-that-will-suit-every-garden/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/what-is-the-size-of-an-azalea-explore-different-varieties-that-will-suit-every-garden/ Dwarf Azaleas Mid-Sized Azaleas Large Azaleas Frequently Asked Questions More Azalea Inspiration Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/when-to-plant-roses-the-best-time-for-your-climate-and-rose-type/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/when-to-plant-roses-the-best-time-for-your-climate-and-rose-type/ Best Time of Year to Plant Roses Does Climate Affect Planting Time? Can I Plant Roses in Summer and Winter? Do Other Factors Affect Planting Time? Risks of Planting Roses at the Wrong Time Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/11-plants-to-deadhead-in-september-if-you-want-one-more-flush-of-fall-blooms/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/11-plants-to-deadhead-in-september-if-you-want-one-more-flush-of-fall-blooms/ Roses Spirea Butterfly Bush Asters Delphiniums Dahlias Hardy Geraniums Salvias Phlox Coneflowers Summer Bedding Plants Deadheading Essentials Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-hardy-perennials-to-plant-in-september-for-spring-borders-bursting-with-color/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-hardy-perennials-to-plant-in-september-for-spring-borders-bursting-with-color/ Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-flower-seeds-to-start-in-january-for-the-most-glorious-garden-this-year/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-flower-seeds-to-start-in-january-for-the-most-glorious-garden-this-year/ Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . Melanie has spent the last few years transforming her own garden, which is constantly evolving as a work in progress. She is also a passionate organic home grower, having experimented with almost every type of vegetable at some point. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-rare-orchids-that-make-stunning-houseplants/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-rare-orchids-that-make-stunning-houseplants/ Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . Melanie has spent the last few years transforming her own garden, which is constantly evolving as a work in progress. She is also a passionate organic home grower, having experimented with almost every type of vegetable at some point. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-vibrant-perennials-to-pair-with-spring-bulbs-for-seamless-multi/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-vibrant-perennials-to-pair-with-spring-bulbs-for-seamless-multi/ For Early Spring Bulbs For Mid-to-Late Spring Bulbs For Late Interest After Bulbs Are Long Gone FAQs Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/cardi-bs-fairytale-blossom-christmas-trees-radiate-joy/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/cardi-bs-fairytale-blossom-christmas-trees-radiate-joy/ How to Get the Look with Faux Blossoms Get the Look with Real Blossoms Shop the Essentials Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. When she’s not writing, Ciéra can be found getting incredibly excited when her small but ever-expanding garden shows more signs of growth. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/even-a-small-amount-of-pollen-from-this-common-flower-could-be-deadly-for-your-cat-plus-the-pet/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/even-a-small-amount-of-pollen-from-this-common-flower-could-be-deadly-for-your-cat-plus-the-pet/ Are Lilies Toxic to Cats? What Happens Worst Lilies for Cats Are Any Lilies Safe for Cats? Cat-Safe Alternatives Frequently Asked Questions Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-repurpose-a-satellite-dish-diy-project-for-your-garden-or-yard/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-repurpose-a-satellite-dish-diy-project-for-your-garden-or-yard/ Satellite Dish DIY Project Ideas Satellite Dish Swing Satellite Dish Bird Bath Other DIY Satellite Projects Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/meet-chunk-the-viral-vegetable/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/meet-chunk-the-viral-vegetable/ Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . Melanie has spent the last few years transforming her own garden, which is constantly evolving as a work in progress. She is also a passionate organic home grower, having experimented with almost every type of vegetable at some point. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/meghan-markles-fabulously-fragrant-diy-christmas-decorations-can-easily-be-recreated-in-your-own-ove/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/meghan-markles-fabulously-fragrant-diy-christmas-decorations-can-easily-be-recreated-in-your-own-ove/ Choosing the Right Fruit to Dry How to Dry Fruit Successfully Pair Fruit With Evergreens & Natural Elements Styling a Natural, Sustainable Tree Storing Dried Fruit Decorations Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. When she’s not writing about the latest viral moment, she’s cultivating her love of gardening and bringing a storyteller’s eye to all things green and growing. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/stop-misting-why-your-houseplant-humidity-trick-could-actually-be-killing-them/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/stop-misting-why-your-houseplant-humidity-trick-could-actually-be-killing-them/ Why We Mist Get the Solution The Bad News for Humidity-Loving Plants More Bad News! To Mist or Not To Mist Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/struggling-to-grow-fix-these-7-seed/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/struggling-to-grow-fix-these-7-seed/ Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. Laura Walters Content Editor https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-7-incredible-indoor-cacti-thrive-in-winter-and-look-like-living-sculptures/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-7-incredible-indoor-cacti-thrive-in-winter-and-look-like-living-sculptures/ Benefits of Growing Cacti Indoors Best Indoor Cacti Plants Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. His growing success shows that disability doesn’t have to stop you from your goals. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-unlikely-kitchen-scrap-repels-slugs-fertilizes-soil/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-unlikely-kitchen-scrap-repels-slugs-fertilizes-soil/ Can Coffee Grounds Repel Slugs & Snails? How To Use Coffee To Get Rid of Slugs & Snails More Ways To Use Coffee Grounds Precautions When Using Coffee Grounds Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/trailblazing-trailing-plants-that-really-pop-try-these-8-cascading-plants-for-spillers-containers-wa/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/trailblazing-trailing-plants-that-really-pop-try-these-8-cascading-plants-for-spillers-containers-wa/ Sweet Alyssum Sweet Potato Vine Nasturtium Wave Petunia Creeping Jenny Trailing Verbena Dichondra ‘Silver Falls’ Trailing Lobelia Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Janey Goulding Content Editor Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/whats-wrong-with-your-azaleas-identify-tackle-and-prevent-6-common-azalea-pests/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/whats-wrong-with-your-azaleas-identify-tackle-and-prevent-6-common-azalea-pests/ Azalea Caterpillars Azalea Lace Bugs Leaf Miners Mealybugs Azalea Mites Vine Weevils FAQs Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/why-calcium-matters-for-tomato-plants-prevent-disease-increase-yields/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/why-calcium-matters-for-tomato-plants-prevent-disease-increase-yields/ Do Tomato Plants Need Additional Calcium? Causes of Calcium Deficiency in Tomatoes How to Ensure Tomatoes Get Enough Calcium Homemade Calcium for Tomato Plants Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. Saving Tomato Seeds Take Cuttings Layering Side Shoots How to Overwinter Tomato Plants in Pots Tips for Successful Tomato Propagation Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/12-compost-bin-ideas-perfect-solutions-for-every-space-budget/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/12-compost-bin-ideas-perfect-solutions-for-every-space-budget/ Compost Bin with Hatch A DIY Wooden Slat Compost Bin In-Ground Worm Composter Compost Tumbler or Turner Hot Compost Bin Compost Pile in the Garden Countertop Compost Bin Bokashi Composting Bucket 5-Gallon Bucket Compost Trench in the Garden Compost in a Bag Compost Trash Can Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-simple-steps-to-winter-prune-wisteria-for-maximum-flowers-come-may/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-simple-steps-to-winter-prune-wisteria-for-maximum-flowers-come-may/ When’s the Right Moment to Prune? What Shape Do You Want? How to Winter-Prune a Wisteria Deal With Last Year’s Growth Remove Damaged Sections Take Out Unwanted Stems Tidy the Base Check Ties What Tools Do I Need? When Should I Prune Again? Emma is an avid gardener and has worked in media for over 25 years. Previously editor of Modern Gardens magazine, she regularly writes for the Royal Horticultural Society. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-must_1/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-must_1/ Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . Melanie has spent the last few years transforming her own garden, which is constantly evolving as a work in progress. She is also a passionate organic home grower, having experimented with almost every type of vegetable at some point. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-mustsow-vegetable-seeds-for-february-if-you-want-a-bumper-crop-of-delicious-organic-produce/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-mustsow-vegetable-seeds-for-february-if-you-want-a-bumper-crop-of-delicious-organic-produce/ 8 Must‑Sow Vegetable Seeds for February Tomatoes Peppers (Sweet & Hot) Onions Broccoli Basil, Oregano & Thyme Kale Radishes Cauliflower Vegetable Seed Starting Essentials Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/christmas-cactus-light-requirements-explained-when-to-put-plants-in-the-dark-to-trigger-holiday-bloo/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/christmas-cactus-light-requirements-explained-when-to-put-plants-in-the-dark-to-trigger-holiday-bloo/ How Much Light Does a Christmas Cactus Need? How Does Light Affect Flowering? Do Christmas Cacti Like Sun? What Kind of Light Does a Christmas Cactus Need? When Should You Put a Christmas Cactus in the Dark? How Should Light Levels Change Throughout the Year? Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/do-tomatoes-need-protection-from-excessive-heat-find-out-4-ways-to-protect-tomatoes-in-a-heatwave-ke/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/do-tomatoes-need-protection-from-excessive-heat-find-out-4-ways-to-protect-tomatoes-in-a-heatwave-ke/ Choose Heat Tolerant Varieties Cover Your Tomatoes Water Early and Deeply Harvest Early Help Plants Recover After a Heatwave FAQs Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/faded-petal-is-the-dreamy-new-garden-color-trend-that-goes-with-everything/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/faded-petal-is-the-dreamy-new-garden-color-trend-that-goes-with-everything/ The Psychology of Faded Petal Pink Rooted in Japanese Tradition How to Get the Faded Petal Look Embrace the Trend Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/fig-wasps-unveiling-the-hidden-world-within-your-figs-and-how-bugs-help-make-it-all-possible/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/fig-wasps-unveiling-the-hidden-world-within-your-figs-and-how-bugs-help-make-it-all-possible/ The Fig-Wasp Relationship Explained Fig Wasp Life Cycle Types of Figs and Wasps Do We Eat Wasps in Figs? Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/flowers-crossword-solve-our-secret-gardeners-puzzle/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/flowers-crossword-solve-our-secret-gardeners-puzzle/ Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . Melanie has spent the last few years transforming her own garden, which is constantly evolving as a work in progress. She is also a passionate organic home grower, having experimented with almost every type of vegetable at some point. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/forget-tulips-plant-these-7-unusual-spring-bulbs-instead-for-a-truly-stunning-garden/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/forget-tulips-plant-these-7-unusual-spring-bulbs-instead-for-a-truly-stunning-garden/ Honey Lily Camassia Alliums Ithuriel’s Spear Pretty Face Siberian Squill Spring Snowflake Shop Bulb Planting Essentials Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-plant-bulbs-like-a-pro/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-plant-bulbs-like-a-pro/ Types of Bulbs Choosing the Best Bulbs Planning Your Display Buying Quality Bulbs When to Plant How to Plant Bulbs – Step by Step Soil Prep Fertilizing Planting Depth and Spacing Planting Bulbs in Containers Naturalizing Bulbs in Lawns Bulb Aftercare Lifting and Storing Forcing Bulbs Indoors Pest Proofing FAQs Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/joanna-gaines-festive-porch-creates-a-warm-enchanting-holiday-welcome/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/joanna-gaines-festive-porch-creates-a-warm-enchanting-holiday-welcome/ Joanna’s Porch Design Details Joanna’s Festive Plants Shop the Look Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. When she’s not writing, Ciéra can be found getting incredibly excited when her small but ever-expanding garden shows more signs of growth. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/keep-the-heat-in/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/keep-the-heat-in/ Why It Matters Understanding Greenhouse Heat Loss Greenhouse Insulation Materials Key Areas to Insulate More Heat Retention Strategies Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/listen-to-your-lawn-in-winter/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/listen-to-your-lawn-in-winter/ Why Frozen Grass is Vulnerable to Damage It Won’t be Obvious Until Spring Lawn Repair Kit Picks How to Care for Lawns in Cold Spells Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . Melanie has spent the last few years transforming her own garden, which is constantly evolving as a work in progress. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/master-gardener-explains-her-secret-for-getting-amaryllis-to-rebloom-for-vibrant-beauty-year-after-y/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/master-gardener-explains-her-secret-for-getting-amaryllis-to-rebloom-for-vibrant-beauty-year-after-y/ My Tips To Restore Your Amaryllis Flowers What to Do With Amaryllis After Flowering What to Do With Amaryllis During Dormancy Bringing it Back to Flower Keeping This Going Year After Year After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a degree in English, Susan pursued a career in communications. In addition, she wrote garden articles for magazines and authored a newspaper gardening column for many years. She contributed South-Central regional gardening columns for four years to Lowes. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/modular-tomato-cages/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/modular-tomato-cages/ What Are They? How Do They Work? Go Get Your Own The only child of a horticulturist and an English teacher, Liz Baessler was destined to become a gardening editor. She has been with Gardening Know how since 2015, and a Senior Editor since 2020. She holds a BA in English from Brandeis University and an MA in English from the University of Geneva, Switzerland. After years of gardening in containers and community garden plots, she finally has a backyard of her own, which she is systematically filling with vegetables and flowers. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/people-hate-this-toxic-weed-but-i-secretly-love-it/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/people-hate-this-toxic-weed-but-i-secretly-love-it/ Meet the Pokeweed Plant Why Do People Hate Pokeweed? And Yet…Pokeweed Has Its Fans, Like Me! Discovering Pokeweed How Do You Use Pokeweed in the Garden? Tips for Growing Pokeweed Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/studies-say-ugly-vegetables-are-actually-better-for-you/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/studies-say-ugly-vegetables-are-actually-better-for-you/ The Problem with Perfection Try It Yourself Holes, Bite Marks, and Scars Small and Stunted Deeper Colors Avoiding Waste Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-winter-watering-mistake-killing-your-container-plants/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-winter-watering-mistake-killing-your-container-plants/ Why? Warning Signs How and When? Plants to Watch Fixes and Prevention Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-diy-seed-ornaments-are-irresistible-to-backyard-birds-in-winter/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-diy-seed-ornaments-are-irresistible-to-backyard-birds-in-winter/ What You Need Which Seed is Best? How to Make Bird Seed Ornaments – Step by Step Using Cookie Cutters Where to Hang Bird Seed Ornaments When to Take Them Down No Time for DIY? No Problem! Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-cheap-product-kills-fungus-gnats-quickly-so-you-and-your-houseplants-can-rest-easy/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-cheap-product-kills-fungus-gnats-quickly-so-you-and-your-houseplants-can-rest-easy/ What Are Fungus Gnats? What Are Mosquito Dunks and Bits? How to Use Mosquito Bits for Fungus Gnats How to Use Mosquito Dunks for Fungus Gnats Continued Fungus Gnat Control Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-pro-hard-pruning-trick-can-make-your-tired-old-shrubs-look-young-again/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-pro-hard-pruning-trick-can-make-your-tired-old-shrubs-look-young-again/ What is Rejuvenation Pruning? How to Reset the Clock Best Shrubs for a Hard Prune Reset Spirea Red Twig Dogwood Butterfly Bush Hibiscus How to Hard Prune Like a Pro Stop! When to Avoid the Hard Chop Pruning Aftercare for Shrubs Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-simple-stick-trick-stops-squirrels-from-raiding-your-garden/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-simple-stick-trick-stops-squirrels-from-raiding-your-garden/ The Stick Trick to Keep Squirrels Out of Your Vegetable Patch Does the Stick Trick Work? Other Natural Tricks to Keep Squirrels Out Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/vermicomposting-guide-how-to-make-amazing-organic-compost-with-worms/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/vermicomposting-guide-how-to-make-amazing-organic-compost-with-worms/ What Is Vermicomposting? What Are the Pros and Cons of Vermicomposting? About Worm Composting Bins In-Ground Worm Composting Where Do I Get Compost Worms? How to Fill and Maintain a Compost Bin and Worms How to Use Worm Compost Can I Compost With Worms Indoors? Issues with Vermicomposting Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/why-is-my-lucky-bamboo-turning-yellow-causes-and-quick-fixes-for-yellowing-leaves-and-stalks/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/why-is-my-lucky-bamboo-turning-yellow-causes-and-quick-fixes-for-yellowing-leaves-and-stalks/ Hard Water Improper Lighting Over-Fertilization Root and Stalk Damage Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. His growing success shows that disability doesn’t have to stop you from your goals. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/your-lawn-mower-can-do-more-than-you-think-9-unexpectedly-brilliant-hacks-that-make-yard-work-easier/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/your-lawn-mower-can-do-more-than-you-think-9-unexpectedly-brilliant-hacks-that-make-yard-work-easier/ Great Lawn Mower Alternatives Leaf Shredding Compost Pre-Shredding Pine Needle Mulching Winterizing the Lawn Cover Crop Chopping Vacuuming Fine Debris Garden Bed Prep Pathway Clearing Harvesting Nut Hulls Lawn Mower & Lawn Essentials Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/3-tasks-all-gardeners-need-to-do-to-lawns-in-november-for-lush-grass-next-year/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/3-tasks-all-gardeners-need-to-do-to-lawns-in-november-for-lush-grass-next-year/ Aerating Fertilizing Clearing Debris Scarification Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. When she’s not writing, Ciéra can be found getting incredibly excited when her small but ever-expanding garden shows more signs of growth. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/fairy-garden-containers-bring-a-little-magic-to-your-yard-with-a-container-garden-for-fairies/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/fairy-garden-containers-bring-a-little-magic-to-your-yard-with-a-container-garden-for-fairies/ What Makes a Fairy Garden? Planning a Fairy Garden Container Best Containers for a Fairy Garden Best Plants for a Container Fairy Garden How To Make a Container Fairy Garden FAQs After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a degree in English, Susan pursued a career in communications. In addition, she wrote garden articles for magazines and authored a newspaper gardening column for many years. She contributed South-Central regional gardening columns for four years to Lowes. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/february-is-the-worst-month-for-seedling-sweat/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/february-is-the-worst-month-for-seedling-sweat/ Why February? Exact Moment to Remove Covers How to Remove Covers Gradually What to Do If Damping Off Starts How to Prevent Problems Reading Your Seedlings After Covers Come Off Seed Starting Essentials Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/help-my-snake-plant-is-mushy-advice-for-root-rot-in-snake-plants/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/help-my-snake-plant-is-mushy-advice-for-root-rot-in-snake-plants/ What Is Root Rot? Why Are Snake Plants Susceptible To Root Rot? How To Prevent Root Rot Container Soil Type Frequency of Watering Can You Resurrect After Root Rot? More Houseplant Help Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-grow-strawberries-from-a-strawberry-all-you-need-to-cultivate-yummy-fruits/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-grow-strawberries-from-a-strawberry-all-you-need-to-cultivate-yummy-fruits/ Which Parts of a Strawberry are Best When to Propagate from a Strawberry How to Propagate from a Strawberry Best Strawberry Plant Care Harvesting the Best Strawberries FAQs Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-asked-professional-gardeners-which-pruners-they-rely-on-for-all-their-toughest-jobs/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-asked-professional-gardeners-which-pruners-they-rely-on-for-all-their-toughest-jobs/ 3rd Place 2nd Place 1st Place Shop Top Pruners Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. When she’s not writing, Ciéra can be found getting incredibly excited when her small but ever-expanding garden shows more signs of growth. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/if-youre-going-to-use-ai-to-design-your-garden-start-with-this-one-chatgpt-prompt/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/if-youre-going-to-use-ai-to-design-your-garden-start-with-this-one-chatgpt-prompt/ The One ChatGPT Prompt You Need A Note on AI and Sustainability Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/its-not-too-soon-to-start-these-9-vegetable-seeds-in-january-for-super-early-harvests/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/its-not-too-soon-to-start-these-9-vegetable-seeds-in-january-for-super-early-harvests/ Choosing Veg Seeds to Sow Now Leeks Onions Cabbage Cauliflower Peas Broccoli Artichokes Brussels Sprouts Kale Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/looking-for-full-sun-container-plants-try-these-gorgeous-plant-combos-and-themes/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/looking-for-full-sun-container-plants-try-these-gorgeous-plant-combos-and-themes/ Classic Container Planting Low-Maintenance Containers Color Drenching Plants Foliage Container Garden Cottage Garden in a Pot Native Container Garden Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/my-husband-swears-by-this-well-known-power-tool-brand-heres-why-its-my-go/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/my-husband-swears-by-this-well-known-power-tool-brand-heres-why-its-my-go/ Why I Love Ryobi Tools My Go-To Tools What Beginners Should Buy What I’m Buying Next Amy Draiss, Digital Community Manager at Gardening Know How since 2021, seamlessly blends her hands-on gardening experience with a digital green thumb. With roots in family landscaping and management at a garden center, Amy has cultivated expertise in plants, supplies, and customer relations. Residing in the Midwest, Amy tends to her two-acre haven, showcasing a diverse range of trees, shrubs, and perennials. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/oprahs-teahouse-path-masters-the-refined-rustic-trend-loved-by-landscapers/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/oprahs-teahouse-path-masters-the-refined-rustic-trend-loved-by-landscapers/ Natural Stone Flags Stone Steps Loose Paving Shop Paving Essentials Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. When she’s not writing, Ciéra can be found getting incredibly excited when her small but ever-expanding garden shows more signs of growth. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/pantones-2026-color-of-the-year-may-be-divisive/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/pantones-2026-color-of-the-year-may-be-divisive/ Cloud Dancer-Coded Plants Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-9-best-gardening-tools-to-set-you-up-for-2026/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-9-best-gardening-tools-to-set-you-up-for-2026/ The 9 Best Gardening Tools for 2026 Hori Hori Knife Wolf-Garten Multi Tool Showa Garden Gloves Fiskars Bypass Pruning Shears Black Trug Fiskars Loppers VELCRO Plant Ties Qilebi Watering Can with Rose Fiskars Spade Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-big-festive-gardening-quiz-how-much-do-you-really-know-about-holiday-plants/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-big-festive-gardening-quiz-how-much-do-you-really-know-about-holiday-plants/ Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-dangers-of-ai-for-gardening/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-dangers-of-ai-for-gardening/ The Dangers Of AI For Gardening How To Safely Use AI For Gardening More Gardening Advice Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/what-eats-aphids-how-to-attract-beneficial-bugs-to-help-control-aphid-population/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/what-eats-aphids-how-to-attract-beneficial-bugs-to-help-control-aphid-population/ About Aphids and What Eats Aphids Aphid Predators – What Insects Eat Aphids? How To Attract Aphid Predators Frequently Asked Questions Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/zara-larssons-signature-flower-accessory-looks-just-as-perfect-in-the-garden-as-worn-behind-the-ear-/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/zara-larssons-signature-flower-accessory-looks-just-as-perfect-in-the-garden-as-worn-behind-the-ear-/ What is Zara’s Flower Accessory? Shop Roselilies What Do Lilies Symbolize? Roselily Facts Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. When she’s not writing, Ciéra can be found getting incredibly excited when her small but ever-expanding garden shows more signs of growth. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-best-bonsai-trees-for-beginners-easy-options-that-are-simply-stunning/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-best-bonsai-trees-for-beginners-easy-options-that-are-simply-stunning/ Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-roses-pollinators-love-best-varieties-to-nurture-butterflies-bees/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-roses-pollinators-love-best-varieties-to-nurture-butterflies-bees/ Are All Roses Good for Pollinators? 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She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/crazy-for-zz-houseplants-try-growing-these-6-unusual-and-unique-zz-plant-varieties/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/crazy-for-zz-houseplants-try-growing-these-6-unusual-and-unique-zz-plant-varieties/ Chameleon Zamioculcas ZZ Dowon (Raven) ZZ Gem ZZ Gold Variegated ZZ Lucky ZZ Super Nova FAQs Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. 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With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/experts-warn-these-6-common-flower/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/experts-warn-these-6-common-flower/ Holding Unrealistic Expectations Ignoring Climate Needs Not Preparing the Soil Being Too Attentive – or Not Attentive Enough Overcrowding Not Understanding the Flowers You Planted Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/go-big-with-containers-in-small-spaces-5-easy-hacks-for-big-garden-pots-in-small-gardens/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/go-big-with-containers-in-small-spaces-5-easy-hacks-for-big-garden-pots-in-small-gardens/ Don’t Be Afraid to Add Big Pots! Mix Up Your Container Shapes Grow Vertical and Add Layers Add Center Points to Create A Journey Combine Ornamentals and Edibles in One Pot After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a degree in English, Susan pursued a career in communications. In addition, she wrote garden articles for magazines and authored a newspaper gardening column for many years. She contributed South-Central regional gardening columns for four years to Lowes. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/gorgeous-thriller-filler-spiller-ideas-7-tried-true-container-combinations-for-any-garden/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/gorgeous-thriller-filler-spiller-ideas-7-tried-true-container-combinations-for-any-garden/ Lasagna Bulb Pots Hardy Annual Mixes Wildflower Blends Dependable Perennials Monochromatic Designs Textured Combinations Edible Ornamentals Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. 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Before this, Kathleen worked for almost a decade as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Dayton, Ohio. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-splurged-on-the-cult-favorite-pruners-gardening-pros-swear-by/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-splurged-on-the-cult-favorite-pruners-gardening-pros-swear-by/ Built to Last Design Features Everyday Use in My Garden Maintenance and Care Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . 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Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/supercharge-your-soil-6-ways-to-amend-soil-in-the-fall-for-the-ultimate-spring-garden/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/supercharge-your-soil-6-ways-to-amend-soil-in-the-fall-for-the-ultimate-spring-garden/ Worm Castings Bone Meal Cover Crops Bat Guano Chicken Manure Good Old Mulch Janey is a former assistant editor of the UK’s oldest gardening magazine, Amateur Gardening, where she worked for five years. For the last few years, she has also been writing and editing content for digital gardening brands GardeningEtc and Homes & Gardens. 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Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/why-are-my-seedlings-wilting-6-common-causes/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/why-are-my-seedlings-wilting-6-common-causes/ Common Causes for Seedlings Wilting Watering Issues Damping Off Environmental Factors Soil Problems Nutrient Issues Pests and Diseases How to Revive Wilted Seedlings How to Prevent Wilted Seedlings in Future Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/why-your-christmas-tree-is-turning-yellow/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/why-your-christmas-tree-is-turning-yellow/ What Yellowing Means Common Causes How to Tell If Your Tree Can Be Saved When It’s Too Late How to Prevent Yellowing Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/6-late/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/6-late/ Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. Before this, Kathleen worked for almost a decade as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Dayton, Ohio. 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His growing success shows that disability doesn’t have to stop you from your goals. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-set-and/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-set-and/ Feed the Soil Sow Cover Crops Divide and Conquer Mulch, Mulch, Mulch Loosen Stakes Service Your Irrigation System Get Your Bare-Root Plants in the Ground And Leave the Rest! Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. 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She loves tending to flower-filled containers on the patio and puttering around her vegetable garden. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-want-to-dig-up-your-dahlias-martha-stewarts-overwintering-method-lets-you-leave-them-right-wher/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-want-to-dig-up-your-dahlias-martha-stewarts-overwintering-method-lets-you-leave-them-right-wher/ Why Leave Dahlias in the Ground? Start With a Thick Mulch Blanket Add a Weather Shield Don’t Forget About Drainage Mark Your Clumps for Spring What to Expect When the Weather Warms A Gentle, Sustainable Way to Garden Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. 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With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-predict-zooey-deschanels-quirky-heirloom-pumpkins-will-be-everywhere-in-2026/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-predict-zooey-deschanels-quirky-heirloom-pumpkins-will-be-everywhere-in-2026/ What Pumpkin Varieties Did Zooey Grow? Shop Pumpkin Seeds Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. When she’s not writing, Ciéra can be found getting incredibly excited when her small but ever-expanding garden shows more signs of growth. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/kendall-jenners-illuminated-hedges-turn-her-garden-into-the-perfect-backdrop/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/kendall-jenners-illuminated-hedges-turn-her-garden-into-the-perfect-backdrop/ Why Do Kendall’s Lights Work So Well? How Can I Recreate the Look? Shop Beautiful Bulbs Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. When she’s not writing, Ciéra can be found getting incredibly excited when her small but ever-expanding garden shows more signs of growth. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/moon-garden-plants-try-these-8-fragrant-blooms-and-night-blooming-flowers-for-pollinators/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/moon-garden-plants-try-these-8-fragrant-blooms-and-night-blooming-flowers-for-pollinators/ Honeysuckle Flowering Tobacco Common Evening Primrose Evening Stock Four O’Clocks Jasmine Moonflower Garden Phlox After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a degree in English, Susan pursued a career in communications. In addition, she wrote garden articles for magazines and authored a newspaper gardening column for many years. She contributed South-Central regional gardening columns for four years to Lowes.com. While living in Oklahoma, she served as a master gardener for 17 years. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/start-these-10-flower-seeds-in-january-for-a-bloom/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/start-these-10-flower-seeds-in-january-for-a-bloom/ Snapdragons Geraniums Petunias Lobelia Begonias Coleus Impatiens Pansies Dianthus Verbena Shop Seed Starting Essentials Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-4-garden-plants-are-linked-to-better-memory-and-brain-health/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-4-garden-plants-are-linked-to-better-memory-and-brain-health/ Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. His growing success shows that disability doesn’t have to stop you from your goals. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-7-patio-pot-plants-will-boost-your-immune-system/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-7-patio-pot-plants-will-boost-your-immune-system/ Grow Your Own Defense System Best Plants To Support Your Health Blueberries Thyme Ginger Kale Gooseberries Echinacea (coneflower) Garlic Get Maximum Nutrients Emma is an avid gardener and has worked in media for over 25 years. Previously editor of Modern Gardens magazine, she regularly writes for the Royal Horticultural Society. 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She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-ikea-hack-turns-cabinets-into-stylish-mini-greenhouses/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-ikea-hack-turns-cabinets-into-stylish-mini-greenhouses/ Best Cabinets for Mini Greenhouses How To Make a Mini Greenhouse Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. Before this, Kathleen worked for almost a decade as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Dayton, Ohio. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-knockout-native-gives-dreamy-clouds-of-color-and-year-round-beauty/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-knockout-native-gives-dreamy-clouds-of-color-and-year-round-beauty/ Quick Tree Facts Planting Your Tree Soil Needs Light and Warmth Planting Step by Step Care for Your Tree Pruning Your Tree Great Varieties Winter Care for Trees Propagating Trees Care Calendar Common Problems Great Companions FAQs Take The Quiz Care Essentials Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. 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Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/6-reasons-why-your-houseplant-leaves-are-turning-yellow/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/6-reasons-why-your-houseplant-leaves-are-turning-yellow/ Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. 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His growing success shows that disability doesn’t have to stop you from your goals. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/so-youre-trying-to-grow-organic-but-your-neighbors-use-chemicals/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/so-youre-trying-to-grow-organic-but-your-neighbors-use-chemicals/ So, You Want to Grow an Organic Garden? But Your Neighbor Doesn’t What You Can Do How to Limit Chemical Drift Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. 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After years of gardening in containers and community garden plots, she finally has a backyard of her own, which she is systematically filling with vegetables and flowers. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/warm-up-your-winter-with-indoor-reds-8-red-amaryllis-varieties-for-sizzling-seasonal-interest/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/warm-up-your-winter-with-indoor-reds-8-red-amaryllis-varieties-for-sizzling-seasonal-interest/ Cherry Nymph Desire Double Dragon Double King Ferrari Mandela Royal Velvet Red Lion Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/6-common-gardening-products-experts-actually-hate-and-pro/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/6-common-gardening-products-experts-actually-hate-and-pro/ Laura Walters is a Content Editor who joined Gardening Know How in 2021. With a BFA in Electronic Media from the University of Cincinnati, a certificate in Writing for Television from UCLA, and a background in documentary filmmaking and local news, Laura loves providing gardeners with all the know how they need to succeed, in an easy and entertaining format. 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She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/are-snake-plants-toxic-to-cats-heres-how-to-protect-your-felines-and-avoid-trouble/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/are-snake-plants-toxic-to-cats-heres-how-to-protect-your-felines-and-avoid-trouble/ Are Snake Plants Toxic to Cats? Signs of Snake Plant Poisoning in Cats What to Do if Your Cat Eats Snake Plant How to Prevent Your Cat Eating Snake Plants Frequently Asked Questions Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. 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Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-throw-it-away-i-never-waste-old-potting-soil/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-throw-it-away-i-never-waste-old-potting-soil/ Why Reuse Old Potting Soil Clean and Refresh the Old Soil Rebuild and Nourish the Soil Fluff and Restore Soil Structure Your Potting Soil Revival Checklist Best Plants for Refreshed Potting Soil Potting Soil Repair Tool Essentials Don’t Forget Janey is a former assistant editor of the UK’s oldest gardening magazine, Amateur Gardening, where she worked for five years. 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Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/front-yard-patios-are-the-unexpected-way-to-transform-curb-appeal/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/front-yard-patios-are-the-unexpected-way-to-transform-curb-appeal/ First Impression Conversation Area Utilise Space Lighting Open or Closed? Planting Ideas Reduce Lawn Opt for Cover Lifestyle journalist Sarah Wilson writes about garden design and landscaping trends. She has studied introductory garden and landscape design, and also has an RHS Level 2 qualification in the Principles of Plant Growth and Development. She is a regular contributor to Homes & Gardens and Livingetc. She has also written for Country Living, Country Homes & Interiors, and Modern Gardens magazines. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-prune-roses-in-summer/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-prune-roses-in-summer/ Why Prune Roses in Summer? Can You Prune Climbing Roses in Summer? When to Prune Roses in Summer How to Prune Roses in Summer Pruning Different Types of Roses Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/john-legend-and-chrissy-teigens-textural-pampas-grass-christmas-tree-is-anything-but-ordinary/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/john-legend-and-chrissy-teigens-textural-pampas-grass-christmas-tree-is-anything-but-ordinary/ Start With Pampas Grass as the Star Use Miscanthus & Tall Grasses to Build Structure Build a Tree-Like Arrangement Combine Grasses with Dried Flowers & Winter Greens Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. When she’s not writing about the latest viral moment, she’s cultivating her love of gardening and bringing a storyteller’s eye to all things green and growing. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/need-more-privacy-these-8-cold-hardy-evergreen-vines-will-shield-your-patio-or-balcony-year/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/need-more-privacy-these-8-cold-hardy-evergreen-vines-will-shield-your-patio-or-balcony-year/ Why Choose Cold-Hardy Evergreen Vines for Privacy 8 Cold-Hardy Evergreen Climbing Vines Climbing Hydrangea Ivy Star Jasmine Winter Jasmine Wintercreeper Armand Clematis Firethorn Evergreen Honeysuckle Growing Tips Design Tips Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/propagating-a-snake-plant-in-water-is-simple/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/propagating-a-snake-plant-in-water-is-simple/ Can You Propagate a Snake Plant in Water? Pros & Cons of Propagating a Snake Plant in Water How to Propagate a Snake Plant in Water Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/rain-chains-are-the-stylish-garden-upgrade-landscapers-love/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/rain-chains-are-the-stylish-garden-upgrade-landscapers-love/ A Rain Chain to Suit Any Garden Think Outside the Rain Barrel The Big Trend for 2026 Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/sensational-summer-flowers-for-pots-8-joyful-bloomers-for-sun/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/sensational-summer-flowers-for-pots-8-joyful-bloomers-for-sun/ Alyssum Calibrachoa Dahlia Hydrangea Impatiens Lantana Pelargonium Zinnia Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-3-sneaky-weeds-setting-thousands-of-seeds-in-your-garden-right-now/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-3-sneaky-weeds-setting-thousands-of-seeds-in-your-garden-right-now/ 3 Sneaky Winter Annual Weeds to Watch Why January Weeding is a Game-Changer How to Tackle These Weeds Efficiently The Power of Winter Mulching Winter Weed Essentials Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-one-native-plant-to-add-this-september-for-fall-color-and-happy-songbirds/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-one-native-plant-to-add-this-september-for-fall-color-and-happy-songbirds/ Why Songbirds Love it How to Grow Chokeberry A Few Other Options Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-cute-indoor-growing-kits-are-fab-for-first-timers-and-on-sale/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-cute-indoor-growing-kits-are-fab-for-first-timers-and-on-sale/ Best Hydroponic Kits for Beginners Hydroponic Gardening for Beginners Choosing Plants for Easy Hydroponics Janey is a former assistant editor of the UK’s oldest gardening magazine, Amateur Gardening, where she worked for five years. For the last few years, she has also been writing and editing content for digital gardening brands GardeningEtc and Homes & Gardens. She’s taken part in a range of conservation and rewilding projects for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) as a way of exploring her horticultural horizons. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/try-these-8-fast-growing-climbing-roses-for-quick-floral-wins-with-masses-of-easy-color/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/try-these-8-fast-growing-climbing-roses-for-quick-floral-wins-with-masses-of-easy-color/ ‘New Dawn’ ‘Sally Holmes’ ‘Zephirine Drouhin’ ‘Don Juan’ ‘Joseph’s Coat’ ‘America Climbing’ ‘Cherry Frost’ ‘Peppermint Patty’ FAQs Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/why-mulching-blueberries-in-winter-guarantees-better-fruit/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/why-mulching-blueberries-in-winter-guarantees-better-fruit/ Benefits in Winter Checking Soil Acidity Mulching Plants Action Plan Blueberry Essentials Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/11-ingenious-uses-for-old-garden-hoses/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/11-ingenious-uses-for-old-garden-hoses/ Clever Uses for Old Garden Hoses Sharps Guard Soaker Hose Bucket Handle Tree Protection Winter Protection for Clay Pots Doorstop Chain Covers Cover a Garden Bench Make a Wreath Outdoor Rug Harvest Basket Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-bird-magnet-shrubs-for-containers/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-bird-magnet-shrubs-for-containers/ Choosing Bird-Friendly Shrubs Shrubs for Pots that Birds Love Winterberry Chokeberry Serviceberry Dwarf Holly Sumac Best Winter Care Shop Garden Essentials for Bird Lovers Don’t Forget… Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Janey Goulding Content Editor Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/beat-the-rush-order-these-9-in/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/beat-the-rush-order-these-9-in/ The Popular Kids The Limited-Run Collections Hot Off the Press The only child of a horticulturist and an English teacher, Liz Baessler was destined to become a gardening editor. She has been with Gardening Know how since 2015, and a Senior Editor since 2020. She holds a BA in English from Brandeis University and an MA in English from the University of Geneva, Switzerland. After years of gardening in containers and community garden plots, she finally has a backyard of her own, which she is systematically filling with vegetables and flowers. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/companion-planting-in-a-square-foot-garden-for-more-yield/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/companion-planting-in-a-square-foot-garden-for-more-yield/ Why Companion Planting in a Square Foot Garden? Companion Planting Square Foot Gardening Chart Tips for Companion Square Foot Gardening Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/gardeners-are-using-google-sheets-to-plan-their-gardens/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/gardeners-are-using-google-sheets-to-plan-their-gardens/ Garden Planning With Spreadsheets Creating a Spreadsheet Make a Garden Map Garden Planning Essentials Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/give-your-garden-a-bridgerton-makeover-this-spring/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/give-your-garden-a-bridgerton-makeover-this-spring/ Get the Look Start With a Soft, Cohesive Color Palette Choose Affordable, Look-Alike Plants Grow Your Own Arrange With Height and Movement in Mind Don’t Forget Foliage and Fillers Adapt the Look for Any Space Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/grow-the-perfect-lawn-for-less-with-these-amazing-amazon-prime-day-deals/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/grow-the-perfect-lawn-for-less-with-these-amazing-amazon-prime-day-deals/ Lawn Fertilizer Deals Garden Sprinkler Deals Weeding Tool Deals Cordless Lawn Mower Deals Robotic Lawn Mower Deals Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . Melanie has spent the last few years transforming her own garden, which is constantly evolving as a work in progress. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/grow-these-9-plants-near-your-bird-bath/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/grow-these-9-plants-near-your-bird-bath/ Black-Eyed Susan Trumpet Honeysuckle Vine Agastache Virginia Creeper Monarda Viburnum (‘Winterthur’) Coneflower (Echinacea) Fountain Grass Holly Janey is a former assistant editor of the UK’s oldest gardening magazine, Amateur Gardening, where she worked for five years. For the last few years, she has also been writing and editing content for digital gardening brands GardeningEtc and Homes & Gardens. She’s taken part in a range of conservation and rewilding projects for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) as a way of exploring her horticultural horizons. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-grow-lettuce-in-water-easy-hydroponics-for-soil-free-leaves-year/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-grow-lettuce-in-water-easy-hydroponics-for-soil-free-leaves-year/ Reasons to Grow Lettuce Hydroponically What You’ll Need Planting Lettuce in the Jar Taking Care of Hydroponic Lettuce Harvesting Ellen Wells is a horticultural communications consultant with 30 years of experience writing about all aspects of the gardening world. She has worked for many of horticulture’s biggest brand names, writing blog posts, articles, press releases, and design and instructional pieces. Her previous roles include Senior Editor and Editor-at-Large for Ball Publishing. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/maggie-gyllenhaal-and-peter-sarsgaards-magical-christmas-tree-tradition-keeps-getting-better-every-y/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/maggie-gyllenhaal-and-peter-sarsgaards-magical-christmas-tree-tradition-keeps-getting-better-every-y/ Choose the Right Kind of Tree Bring It Indoors – But Not for Too Long Prepare for Replanting Re-Acclimate the Tree After the Holidays Planting and First-Year Care Why This Tradition Matters Christmas Tree Nurseries Live Christmas Tree Essentials Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/old-farmers-warn-against-starting-seeds-on-these-9-february-dates/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/old-farmers-warn-against-starting-seeds-on-these-9-february-dates/ Why February Seed Timing Matters February Dates Old Farmers Avoid for Seed Starting The Best February Dates to Start Seeds Instead Do You Have to Stick to these Rules? Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/quiz-apple-or-avocado-find-out-which-type-of-fruit-tree-is-best-for-your-garden-and-lifestyle/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/quiz-apple-or-avocado-find-out-which-type-of-fruit-tree-is-best-for-your-garden-and-lifestyle/ Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . Melanie has spent the last few years transforming her own garden, which is constantly evolving as a work in progress. She is also a passionate organic home grower, having experimented with almost every type of vegetable at some point. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/spiders-invading-your-home-these-6-plants-repel-creepy-crawlies-and-they-smell-divine/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/spiders-invading-your-home-these-6-plants-repel-creepy-crawlies-and-they-smell-divine/ Chrysanthemums Rosemary Eucalyptus Peppermint Scented Pelargonium Lavender Janey is a former assistant editor of the UK’s oldest gardening magazine, Amateur Gardening, where she worked for five years. For the last few years, she has also been writing and editing content for digital gardening brands GardeningEtc and Homes & Gardens. She’s taken part in a range of conservation and rewilding projects for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) as a way of exploring her horticultural horizons. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/start-these-9-flower-seeds-in-february-for-a-longlasting-season-of-color-and-beauty/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/start-these-9-flower-seeds-in-february-for-a-longlasting-season-of-color-and-beauty/ Zinnias Marigolds Geraniums Rudbeckias Daisies Poppies Coneflowers Honeywort Salvias Your Flower Seed Starting Essentials: Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-best-garden-in-a-box-kits-for-simple-stress/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-best-garden-in-a-box-kits-for-simple-stress/ The Best Garden-in-a-Box Kits Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/theres-still-time-to-recreate-kourtney-kardashians-iconic-cut-garden-holiday-table/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/theres-still-time-to-recreate-kourtney-kardashians-iconic-cut-garden-holiday-table/ Shop the Look What to Grow for a Red-Focused Cut Garden Prune for Continuous Cutting Condition Stems for Longer-Lasting Arrangements Styling a Red Holiday Table Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. When she’s not writing about the latest viral moment, she’s cultivating her love of gardening and bringing a storyteller’s eye to all things green and growing. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-9-plants-actually-look-better-covered-in-snow-ice/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-9-plants-actually-look-better-covered-in-snow-ice/ Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. His growing success shows that disability doesn’t have to stop you from your goals. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/transplanting-dahlias-started-in-pots-planting-out-dahlias-started-from-seed-cuttings/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/transplanting-dahlias-started-in-pots-planting-out-dahlias-started-from-seed-cuttings/ When to Transplant Dahlias How to Transplant Dahlias Care for Newly Planted Dahlias FAQs After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a degree in English, Susan pursued a career in communications. In addition, she wrote garden articles for magazines and authored a newspaper gardening column for many years. She contributed South-Central regional gardening columns for four years to Lowes.com. While living in Oklahoma, she served as a master gardener for 17 years. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/what-is-groundhog-day-why-we-celebrate-a-furry-garden-pest/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/what-is-groundhog-day-why-we-celebrate-a-furry-garden-pest/ What Is Groundhog Day? History of Groundhog Day How Accurate is the Groundhog? When Did Groundhog Day Start? How to Celebrate Groundhog Day More Fun Groundhog Day Facts After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a degree in English, Susan pursued a career in communications. In addition, she wrote garden articles for magazines and authored a newspaper gardening column for many years. She contributed South-Central regional gardening columns for four years to Lowes. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/when-to-plant-a-vegetable-garden-the-best-time-to-start-for-a-bountiful-harvest/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/when-to-plant-a-vegetable-garden-the-best-time-to-start-for-a-bountiful-harvest/ Grow What You Eat Understand Your USDA Zone Know Your Last Frost Date Start Seeds Indoors or Outside? It’s Never Too Early – or Too Late! Ellen Wells is a horticultural communications consultant with 30 years of experience writing about all aspects of the gardening world. She has worked for many of horticulture’s biggest brand names, writing blog posts, articles, press releases, and design and instructional pieces. Her previous roles include Senior Editor and Editor-at-Large for Ball Publishing. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/which-underrated-vegetable-should-you-try-growing-this-year-our-quiz-has-the-answer/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/which-underrated-vegetable-should-you-try-growing-this-year-our-quiz-has-the-answer/ Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/worst-time-to-water-plants-dont-make-these-common-timing-mistakes-when-watering/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/worst-time-to-water-plants-dont-make-these-common-timing-mistakes-when-watering/ Mid-Day / Noon Late Evening Late Afternoon After Plants Have Wilted After Heavy Rain FAQs Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. Janey Goulding Content Editor https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/coral-charm-peony-care-for-sublime-semi/ Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/coral-charm-peony-care-for-sublime-semi/ Caring for ‘Coral Charm’ Peony When to Plant ‘Coral Charm’ Peony How to Plant ‘Coral Charm’ Peony Pruning Your ‘Coral Charm’ Peony Peony Problems, Pests & Diseases Propagating ‘Coral Charm’ Peonies FAQs More Exquisite Flowering Shrub Ideas Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-vegetables-to-plant-in-january-delicious-organic-crops-to-kickstart-your-growing-year/ Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-vegetables-to-plant-in-january-delicious-organic-crops-to-kickstart-your-growing-year/ Tips for Starting Seeds Indoors Starting Seeds Outdoors Vegetable Seeds to Start in January Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/as-a-master-gardener-i-always-recommend-these-6-winter-flowering-shrubs-to-add-curb-appeal/ Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/as-a-master-gardener-i-always-recommend-these-6-winter-flowering-shrubs-to-add-curb-appeal/ What to Look For Minimal Care, Maximum Reward 6 Best Shrubs After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a degree in English, Susan pursued a career in communications. In addition, she wrote garden articles for magazines and authored a newspaper gardening column for many years. She contributed South-Central regional gardening columns for four years to Lowes.com. While living in Oklahoma, she served as a master gardener for 17 years. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-played-roblox-grow-a-garden-to-see-why-its-the-most-popular-game-on-the-internet/ Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-played-roblox-grow-a-garden-to-see-why-its-the-most-popular-game-on-the-internet/ What is it? Why is it Popular? Who is Playing? What it Can’t Do What it Can Do Grow a Garden Inspiration Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. Before this, Kathleen worked for almost a decade as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Dayton, Ohio. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-tracked-down-jennifer-anistons-beloved-christmas-ornament/ Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-tracked-down-jennifer-anistons-beloved-christmas-ornament/ Why Living Fruit Trees & Shrubs Work Beautifully Which Fruit Trees & Shrubs Are Good Picks? Decorating Ideas & Tips Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. When she’s not writing about the latest viral moment, she’s cultivating her love of gardening and bringing a storyteller’s eye to all things green and growing. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/ina-gartens-magical-fall-garden-is-bursting-with-late-season-color/ Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/ina-gartens-magical-fall-garden-is-bursting-with-late-season-color/ Ina’s Planting Palette Shop Flower Care Essentials Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. 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Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-toss-that-tree-7-clever-ways-to-use-your-christmas-tree-after-the-holidays-to-benefit-your-gard/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-toss-that-tree-7-clever-ways-to-use-your-christmas-tree-after-the-holidays-to-benefit-your-gard/ Benefit Wildlife With Faded Boughs Turn Trees Into Garden Gold Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. 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Janey Goulding Content Editor https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/ina-gartens-east-hampton-landscape-features-these-7-classic-plants/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/ina-gartens-east-hampton-landscape-features-these-7-classic-plants/ Laura Walters is a Content Editor who joined Gardening Know How in 2021. With a BFA in Electronic Media from the University of Cincinnati, a certificate in Writing for Television from UCLA, and a background in documentary filmmaking and local news, Laura loves providing gardeners with all the know how they need to succeed, in an easy and entertaining format. Laura lives in Southwest Ohio, where she’s been gardening for ten years, and she spends her summers on a lake in Northern Michigan. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/is-snow-really-the-poor-mans-fertilizer-heres-what-it-does-for-your-garden/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/is-snow-really-the-poor-mans-fertilizer-heres-what-it-does-for-your-garden/ Snow Adds Nitrogen Protection and Hydration Soil Aeration and Winter Rest Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/nows-the-time-to-start-seeds/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/nows-the-time-to-start-seeds/ My Seed Bundle Picks Shop Seed Starting Supplies Allie Kerkhoff has been with Gardening Know How since 2020, working across direct sales, project management, and e-commerce. With a Master’s in Economics from the University of British Columbia and a background in strategic planning and revenue optimization, she helps support the business side of the site so our editorial team can keep writing and publishing great content. Though she’s relatively new to gardening, she loves learning from our community – and she’s slowly but surely turning her outdoor space into her own personal oasis! https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/regenerative-gardening-techniques/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/regenerative-gardening-techniques/ What Is Regenerative Gardening? Benefits of Regenerative Gardening How to Try Regenerative Gardening Frequently Asked Questions Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/should-you-fertilize-houseplants-in-winter-expert-says-light-levels-are-key/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/should-you-fertilize-houseplants-in-winter-expert-says-light-levels-are-key/ When Should You Fertilize Houseplants In Winter? When Should You Avoid Fertilizing? When to Start Feeding Again Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . Melanie has spent the last few years transforming her own garden, which is constantly evolving as a work in progress. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/stop-using-harmful-chemicals-to-clean-your-bird-feeders/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/stop-using-harmful-chemicals-to-clean-your-bird-feeders/ The Problem with Chemicals The Natural Solution: How to Clean Your Bird Feeders Empty and Scrape Soak in a Bucket Scrub Thoroughly Rinse (and Double Rinse) Dry and Refill Other Ways to Help Birds in Winter Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-one-january-spray-stops-thousands-of-garden-pests-before-they-ever-hatch/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-one-january-spray-stops-thousands-of-garden-pests-before-they-ever-hatch/ What Is Dormant Oil? Risks of Overwintering Insects Dormant Oil Is Easy Why it Is Safe Why it is Cost Effective Effects of Dormant Oil Winter Spray Checklist Bug Zapping Essentials Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/10-fabulous-flower-festivals-to-visit/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/10-fabulous-flower-festivals-to-visit/ Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Azalea Festival Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Portland Rose Festival International Cherry Blossom Festival Virginia’s Historic Garden Week Lilac Festival Tennessee Iris Festival Daffodil Days California Poppy Festival Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. 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With a BFA in Electronic Media from the University of Cincinnati, a certificate in Writing for Television from UCLA, and a background in documentary filmmaking and local news, Laura loves providing gardeners with all the know how they need to succeed, in an easy and entertaining format. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-best-vegetables-to-plant-in-february/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-best-vegetables-to-plant-in-february/ Starting Seeds Indoors Starting Seeds Outdoors Best Vegetables to Plant in February Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Geoffrey Johnson Content Contributor and Seeds Expert https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-new-improved-cultivars-of-old-fashioned-plants/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-new-improved-cultivars-of-old-fashioned-plants/ Pinks Nasturtium Spirea Rose of Sharon Ageratum Lady’s Mantle Sweet Alyssum Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-self/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-self/ Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/different-types-of-composting-explained-find-the-best-method-for-your-lifestyle-budget/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/different-types-of-composting-explained-find-the-best-method-for-your-lifestyle-budget/ Best Types of Composting Traditional Compost Bin or Pile Hot Composting Cold Composting Vermicomposting In-Ground Composting Electric Composting Bokashi Composting Drunken Compost Leaf Mold Compost Tea Choosing Between Different Types of Composting More Inspiration Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/hardscaping-ideas-to-make-a-garden-look-old-5-ways-to-make-your-yard-look-centuries-older/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/hardscaping-ideas-to-make-a-garden-look-old-5-ways-to-make-your-yard-look-centuries-older/ Build an Old Stone Wall Create Cobble Pathways Age Your Bricks Distress a Wooden Bench DIY a Vintage Fountain Other Tips and Tricks Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/hide-an-ugly-fence-add-privacy-with-these-7-stunning-trees-that-are-perfect-for-fence-lines/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/hide-an-ugly-fence-add-privacy-with-these-7-stunning-trees-that-are-perfect-for-fence-lines/ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. Spengler currently splits her life between San Francisco and the French Basque Country, though she was raised in Alaska, giving her experience of gardening in a range of climates. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-germinate-seeds-like-a-pro-best-methods-for-faster-healthier-sprouts/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-germinate-seeds-like-a-pro-best-methods-for-faster-healthier-sprouts/ What Do Seeds Need to Germinate? How to Germinate Seeds – Top Methods Plant in Seed-Starting Mix Paper Towel Method Agar Growing Medium Sponge Method Starting Seeds in Water Treating Seeds Before Germinating How Long Does it Take for Seeds to Germinate? Ideal Seed Germination Temperature Seeds Not Germinating How to Plant Germinated Seeds​ Common Problems When Germinating Seeds Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-saw-this-one-detail-in-guy-ritchies-farmhouse-and-now-im-obsessed/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-saw-this-one-detail-in-guy-ritchies-farmhouse-and-now-im-obsessed/ The Right Vase The Right Plants The Final Touch Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. When she’s not writing about the latest viral moment, she’s cultivating her love of gardening and bringing a storyteller’s eye to all things green and growing. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/see-the-genius-way-kris-jenner-solved-her-small-space-garden-problem/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/see-the-genius-way-kris-jenner-solved-her-small-space-garden-problem/ Think Vertical: The Secret to Space-Savvy Gardens Layered Planting Smart Containers and Supports The Final Touch Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. When she’s not writing about the latest viral moment, she’s cultivating her love of gardening and bringing a storyteller’s eye to all things green and growing. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-5-steam/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-5-steam/ Orchids Jasmine Hoya Peace Lily Eucalyptus Leaves More Steam-Loving Plants Shop Scents Straight From These Plants Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. Before this, Kathleen worked for almost a decade as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Dayton, Ohio. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/want-to-grow-your-own-christmas-tree-these-6-fast/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/want-to-grow-your-own-christmas-tree-these-6-fast/ Choosing Fast Growing Trees Leyland Cypress Arizona Cypress Sitka Spruce Eastern White Pine Grand Fir Virginia Pine Help Your Trees Grow Faster Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/what-is-your-first-frost-date-and-why-it-matters-for-the-health-of-your-garden/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/what-is-your-first-frost-date-and-why-it-matters-for-the-health-of-your-garden/ What Is a First Frost Date? Why it Matters Determine Your Date Garden Tasks Before First Frost Extend Your Season Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/when-to-start-seeds-indoors-for-bigger-harvests-more-beautiful-blooms/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/when-to-start-seeds-indoors-for-bigger-harvests-more-beautiful-blooms/ When to Start Seeds Indoors USDA Zones Warm Weather and Cool Weather Crops Considering Seed Dormancy Seeds to Plant – Month by Month Guide When is it Too Late to Start Seeds Indoors? Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. Melanie Griffiths Editor in Chief Laura Walters Content Editor https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/11-perennials-to-plant-in-october-for-a-garden-bursting-with-color-and-year/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/11-perennials-to-plant-in-october-for-a-garden-bursting-with-color-and-year/ Astilbe Hydrangea Coral Bells Foxtail Lily Coneflower Russian Sage Shasta Daisies Wood Anemone Crown Imperial Don’t Forget the Bulbs! Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/4-plants-you-can-use-instead-of-soap-this-ancient-cleaning-method-is-making-a-comeback-in-eco/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/4-plants-you-can-use-instead-of-soap-this-ancient-cleaning-method-is-making-a-comeback-in-eco/ How to Make Soap From Plants Best Plants to Use as Soap After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a degree in English, Susan pursued a career in communications. In addition, she wrote garden articles for magazines and authored a newspaper gardening column for many years. She contributed South-Central regional gardening columns for four years to Lowes.com. While living in Oklahoma, she served as a master gardener for 17 years. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-reblooming-azaleas-to-grow-for-a-fall-garden-bursting-with-beautiful-color/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-reblooming-azaleas-to-grow-for-a-fall-garden-bursting-with-beautiful-color/ Beautiful Reblooming Azaleas Frequently Asked Questions Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/best-large-outdoor-plants-for-pots-try-these-10-varieties-for-a-stunning-supersize-display/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/best-large-outdoor-plants-for-pots-try-these-10-varieties-for-a-stunning-supersize-display/ Caring for Large Outdoor Potted Plants Best Large Outdoor Plants for Pots After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a degree in English, Susan pursued a career in communications. In addition, she wrote garden articles for magazines and authored a newspaper gardening column for many years. She contributed South-Central regional gardening columns for four years to Lowes.com. While living in Oklahoma, she served as a master gardener for 17 years. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/fruit-cocktail-trees-are-the-magical-space/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/fruit-cocktail-trees-are-the-magical-space/ What Is a Fruit Cocktail Tree? Why Gardeners Love Them Tending to Their Needs Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/garden-expert-shares-5-simple-steps-to-help-you-transform-a-less-than-perfect-landscape-into-the-gar/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/garden-expert-shares-5-simple-steps-to-help-you-transform-a-less-than-perfect-landscape-into-the-gar/ Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. Laura Walters Content Editor https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/gas-leaf-blower-bans-are-coming-into-force-across-the-us/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/gas-leaf-blower-bans-are-coming-into-force-across-the-us/ Why Are Gas Lawn Tools Being Restricted? Areas With Leaf Blower Bans Areas With Usage Restrictions Areas Phasing Out Make the Switch to Electric Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. Before this, Kathleen worked for almost a decade as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Dayton, Ohio. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/grow-karl-rosenfield-peony-plants-for-the-ultimate-frilly-border-beauties-and-cut-flowers/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/grow-karl-rosenfield-peony-plants-for-the-ultimate-frilly-border-beauties-and-cut-flowers/ Caring for ‘Karl Rosenfield’ Peony When to Plant ‘Karl Rosenfield’ Peonies How to Plant ‘Karl Rosenfield’ Peonies Pruning Your ‘Karl Rosenfield’ Peony Peony Problems, Pests & Diseases Propagating ‘Karl Rosenfield’ Peonies FAQs Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/grow-your-own-fruit-for-free/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/grow-your-own-fruit-for-free/ Fig Gooseberry Mulberry Blueberry Currants Raspberry and Blackberry Elderberry Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-re/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-re/ Start With Statement Blooms Build the Structure First Choose a Layout That Fits Your Space Master the Color Story Keep It Practical Bring it All Together A Little Red-Carpet Drama at Home Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/im-obsessed-with-anthropologies-nature-inspired-ornaments/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/im-obsessed-with-anthropologies-nature-inspired-ornaments/ Garden Classics Flying Friends Homegrown Harvest Christmas Cheer Mushroom Magic Allie Kerkhoff has been with Gardening Know How since 2020, working across direct sales, project management, and e-commerce. With a Master’s in Economics from the University of British Columbia and a background in strategic planning and revenue optimization, she helps support the business side of the site so our editorial team can keep writing and publishing great content. Though she’s relatively new to gardening, she loves learning from our community – and she’s slowly but surely turning her outdoor space into her own personal oasis! https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/my-diy-birth-flower-seed-bombs-are-always-a-hit/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/my-diy-birth-flower-seed-bombs-are-always-a-hit/ Seed Bomb Birth Flowers What You’ll Need Seed Bomb Step-by-Step Sowing Seed Bombs Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . 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With a Master’s in Economics from the University of British Columbia and a background in strategic planning and revenue optimization, she helps support the business side of the site so our editorial team can keep writing and publishing great content. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/people-are-rubbing-banana-peels-on-their-houseplants/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/people-are-rubbing-banana-peels-on-their-houseplants/ Why Everyone Is Talking About This Viral Hack How the Banana Peel Cleaning Trick Works Does the Science Back It Up? How To Use Banana Peels To Clean Plant Leaves Better Alternatives to Banana Peels More Tips for Healthy Leaves Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/prune-these-7-plants-in-august-to-prepare-them-for-fall/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/prune-these-7-plants-in-august-to-prepare-them-for-fall/ Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/stop-guessing-when-to-cut-back-dahlias-in-winter/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/stop-guessing-when-to-cut-back-dahlias-in-winter/ My Easy Rule What to Do When Frost Arrives Lifting and Storing Leaving Tubers in the Ground Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . 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In addition, she wrote garden articles for magazines and authored a newspaper gardening column for many years. She contributed South-Central regional gardening columns for four years to Lowes.com. While living in Oklahoma, she served as a master gardener for 17 years. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-5-trending-flower-varieties-are-set-to-be-big-news-in-2026/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-5-trending-flower-varieties-are-set-to-be-big-news-in-2026/ Emma is an avid gardener and has worked in media for over 25 years. Previously editor of Modern Gardens magazine, she regularly writes for the Royal Horticultural Society. She loves to garden hand-in-hand with nature and her garden is full of bees, butterflies and birds as well as cottage-garden blooms. As a keen natural crafter, her cutting patch and veg bed are increasingly being taken over by plants that can be dried or woven into a crafty project. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/ultimate-potted-flowers-for-spring-8-brilliant-blooming-options-for-spring-containers/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/ultimate-potted-flowers-for-spring-8-brilliant-blooming-options-for-spring-containers/ Bergenia Bleeding Hearts Daffodil Hyacinth Muscari Pansy Snowdrops Tulips Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/why-this-grandma-favorite-is-going-to-be-the-hottest-plant-of-2026/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/why-this-grandma-favorite-is-going-to-be-the-hottest-plant-of-2026/ From Victorian Icon to Grandma Plant Time to Rediscover Boston Ferns How to Style Boston Ferns this Year Why Plant Nostalgia Is Trending A Houseplant for All Time Showcase Your Boston Fern Janey is a former assistant editor of the UK’s oldest gardening magazine, Amateur Gardening, where she worked for five years. For the last few years, she has also been writing and editing content for digital gardening brands GardeningEtc and Homes & Gardens. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/your-birth-month-has-a-fruit-tree-find-yours-plant-it-this-fall-for-a-sweet-harvest/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/your-birth-month-has-a-fruit-tree-find-yours-plant-it-this-fall-for-a-sweet-harvest/ January February March April May June July August September October November December Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-easiest-plants-to-propagate-from-cuttings-before-summer-ends/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-easiest-plants-to-propagate-from-cuttings-before-summer-ends/ How to Take Summer Cuttings Best Plants to Propagate From Cuttings in Summer Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/after-almost-140-years-serious-gardeners-still-swear-by-this-british-watering-can-brand/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/after-almost-140-years-serious-gardeners-still-swear-by-this-british-watering-can-brand/ Why Haws Watering Cans? The Classic Haws Watering Can Shop Affordable Dupes Laura Walters is a Content Editor who joined Gardening Know How in 2021. With a BFA in Electronic Media from the University of Cincinnati, a certificate in Writing for Television from UCLA, and a background in documentary filmmaking and local news, Laura loves providing gardeners with all the know how they need to succeed, in an easy and entertaining format. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/avoid-these-propagation-pitfalls-6-reasons-your-cuttings-are-conking-out/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/avoid-these-propagation-pitfalls-6-reasons-your-cuttings-are-conking-out/ Using Blunt or Dirty Tools Taking Cuttings From an Unhealthy Plant Cutting in the Wrong Place Wrong Time of Year Using the Wrong Growth Medium Incorrect Light and Temperature Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/best-indeterminate-tomatoes-flavor/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/best-indeterminate-tomatoes-flavor/ What is an Indeterminate Tomato?​ Best Indeterminate Tomato Varieties Best for Fresh Slicing & Salads Best for Cherry & Snacking Tomatoes Best for Sauces & Paste Best Disease-Resistant Indeterminate Tomatoes Caring for Indeterminate Tomatoes Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. Melanie Griffiths Editor in Chief Saving Tomato Seeds Take Cuttings Layering Side Shoots How to Overwinter Tomato Plants in Pots Tips for Successful Tomato Propagation Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/best-spider-plant-soil/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/best-spider-plant-soil/ Spider Plant Soil Needs Best Types Of Soil For Spider Plants Soil For Spider Plantlets Frequently Asked Questions More Houseplant Ideas Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/do-you-own-one-of-these-rare-houseplants-it-could-be-worth-100s/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/do-you-own-one-of-these-rare-houseplants-it-could-be-worth-100s/ Monstera Obliqua Philodendron Spiritus Sancti Alocasia ‘Black Velvet’ Variegated Monstera Anthurium Crystallinum Unusual Philodendron Varieties Alocasia Azlanii Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-plant-dead-seeds-this-clever-phone-trick-checks-seed-viability-on-the-spot/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-plant-dead-seeds-this-clever-phone-trick-checks-seed-viability-on-the-spot/ Why It Works Step-by-Step Which Seeds Work Best? Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. His growing success shows that disability doesn’t have to stop you from your goals. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-keep-pets-safe-from-toxic-houseplants/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-keep-pets-safe-from-toxic-houseplants/ Why Pets Bother Indoor Plants How to Keep Pets Away From Plants Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-propagate-roses-like-a-pro-5-expert-methods-every-gardener-should-know/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-propagate-roses-like-a-pro-5-expert-methods-every-gardener-should-know/ Propagating Roses from Cuttings Layering Roses Propagation by Division Rose Seed Planting Rose Grafting How to Choose the Best Propagation Method Best Time to Propagate Roses How Long Does it Take? Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Mulch, Mulch, Mulch Plant Bare-Root Roses Stop Fertilizing ASAP Your Shopping List Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic! https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-always-turn-old-gift-wrap-into-a-clever-seed-and-garden-planner/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-always-turn-old-gift-wrap-into-a-clever-seed-and-garden-planner/ How to Turn Old Gift Wrap Into a Seed Planner Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-love-this-indoor-garden-system-for-fresh-produce-year-round/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-love-this-indoor-garden-system-for-fresh-produce-year-round/ Features of the Smart Garden 9 My Growing Experience Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. Before this, Kathleen worked for almost a decade as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Dayton, Ohio. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/my-mother-in/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/my-mother-in/ A Perfect Match Amethyst Clear Quartz Rose Quartz Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/stranger-things-caleb-mclaughlin-has-the-rustic-greenhouse-of-our-dreams-and-its-amazingly-easy-to-d/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/stranger-things-caleb-mclaughlin-has-the-rustic-greenhouse-of-our-dreams-and-its-amazingly-easy-to-d/ Why Caleb McLaughlin’s Greenhouse Feels So Inspiring How to Recreate Caleb’s Greenhouse Look at Home Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-7-gardening-jobs-count-as-your-10000-steps/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-7-gardening-jobs-count-as-your-10000-steps/ Digging and Turning Soil Weeding Beds and Borders Mowing the Lawn Watering by Hand Planting and Replanting Mulching Beds and Borders Pruning and Trimming Gardening Your Way to 10,000 Steps Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-is-how-much-you-should-cut-your-roses-back-in-the-fall-and-exactly-when-to-do-it/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-is-how-much-you-should-cut-your-roses-back-in-the-fall-and-exactly-when-to-do-it/ Know Your Rose Hybrid Teas and Floribundas Climbing Roses Knock Out Roses Timing is Everything Clean, Shape, and Protect Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-must_2/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-must_2/ Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. Laura Walters Content Editor Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? 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With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/as-a-tree-expert-i-know-these-11-trees-shine-in-winter/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/as-a-tree-expert-i-know-these-11-trees-shine-in-winter/ Trees With Beautiful Bark Best Trees for Winter Blooms Best Evergreen Trees for Winter Interest Multi-Season Standouts Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/away-for-the-holidays-these-3-set-and/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/away-for-the-holidays-these-3-set-and/ Grow Lights Timers Waterers The only child of a horticulturist and an English teacher, Liz Baessler was destined to become a gardening editor. She has been with Gardening Know how since 2015, and a Senior Editor since 2020. She holds a BA in English from Brandeis University and an MA in English from the University of Geneva, Switzerland. After years of gardening in containers and community garden plots, she finally has a backyard of her own, which she is systematically filling with vegetables and flowers. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/bugged-about-strawberry-pests-6-common-pests-plus-how-to-protect-your-precious-strawbs/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/bugged-about-strawberry-pests-6-common-pests-plus-how-to-protect-your-precious-strawbs/ Aphids Cutworms Slugs Spittlebugs Strawberry Root Weevils Thrips FAQs Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/collect-save-these-7-flower-seeds-now-for-a-stunning-garden-come-next-spring/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/collect-save-these-7-flower-seeds-now-for-a-stunning-garden-come-next-spring/ How to Save Flower Seeds The Best Flower Seeds to Save Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Laura Walters Content Editor https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-toss-that-dryer-lint-in-the-trash-here-are-6-surprising-but-handy-ways-to-use-lint-in-the-garde/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-toss-that-dryer-lint-in-the-trash-here-are-6-surprising-but-handy-ways-to-use-lint-in-the-garde/ What Is Dryer Lint? Can You Use Dryer Lint in the Garden? Best Ways to Use Lint in the Garden Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/fabulous-phlox-varieties-try-these-beautiful-options-for-beds-borders-groundcover-and-containers/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/fabulous-phlox-varieties-try-these-beautiful-options-for-beds-borders-groundcover-and-containers/ Choosing The Best Phlox For Your Garden Garden Phlox Creeping Phlox Woodland Phlox Spotted Phlox Prairie Phlox Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/growing-climbing-roses-how-to-create-elegant-displays-with-maximum-blooms/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/growing-climbing-roses-how-to-create-elegant-displays-with-maximum-blooms/ Choosing the Best Climbing Rose Varieties Planting Climbing Roses Training and Supporting Climbing Roses Climbing Rose Care Light Water Temperature & Humidity Soil Fertilizing Pruning Climbing Roses Propagating Problems, Pests & Diseases Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/homeowners-are-using-leaf-blowers-to-clear-snow-heres-what-to-know-before-you-try-it/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/homeowners-are-using-leaf-blowers-to-clear-snow-heres-what-to-know-before-you-try-it/ When a Leaf Blower Can Help With Snow Why the Type of Leaf Blower Matters When You’ll Need a More Powerful Tool Allie Kerkhoff has been with Gardening Know How since 2020, working across direct sales, project management, and e-commerce. With a Master’s in Economics from the University of British Columbia and a background in strategic planning and revenue optimization, she helps support the business side of the site so our editorial team can keep writing and publishing great content. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-used-to-joke-about-artificial-plants-but-these-6-realistic-artificial-plants-bring-all-the-benefit/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-used-to-joke-about-artificial-plants-but-these-6-realistic-artificial-plants-bring-all-the-benefit/ How to Use Artificial Plants Large Faux Plants Small Faux Plants Artificial Plant Tips Perfect Planters Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. Before this, Kathleen worked for almost a decade as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Dayton, Ohio. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/is-landscape-fabric-sustainable-try-these-alternatives-instead/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/is-landscape-fabric-sustainable-try-these-alternatives-instead/ After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a degree in English, Susan pursued a career in communications. In addition, she wrote garden articles for magazines and authored a newspaper gardening column for many years. She contributed South-Central regional gardening columns for four years to Lowes.com. While living in Oklahoma, she served as a master gardener for 17 years. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/new-to-seed-starting-here-are-the-tools-experts-say-you-actually-need/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/new-to-seed-starting-here-are-the-tools-experts-say-you-actually-need/ Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. When she’s not writing, Ciéra can be found getting incredibly excited when her small but ever-expanding garden shows more signs of growth. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/quiz-poison-or-potion-test-your-knowledge-of-these-witchy-plants/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/quiz-poison-or-potion-test-your-knowledge-of-these-witchy-plants/ Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. 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Laura lives in Southwest Ohio, where she’s been gardening for ten years, and she spends her summers on a lake in Northern Michigan. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-golden-rule-tells-you-when-to-stop-mowing-your-lawn-for-winter/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-golden-rule-tells-you-when-to-stop-mowing-your-lawn-for-winter/ When Does Grass Stop Growing? How to Know If Your Lawn Is Still Growing The Dangers of Going Too Short Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-is-the-easiest-way-to-level-your-lawn/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-is-the-easiest-way-to-level-your-lawn/ Why Level Your Lawn? Best Time to Level a Lawn The Easiest Way to Level Your Lawn Common Mistakes to Avoid Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/ticks-are-everywhere-this-summer/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/ticks-are-everywhere-this-summer/ How to Keep Ticks Away This Summer Wear the Right Clothes Use Tick-Repellent Sprays Create a Tick-Free Zone Laura Walters is a Content Editor who joined Gardening Know How in 2021. With a BFA in Electronic Media from the University of Cincinnati, a certificate in Writing for Television from UCLA, and a background in documentary filmmaking and local news, Laura loves providing gardeners with all the know how they need to succeed, in an easy and entertaining format. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/try-these-4-uses-for-orange-peels-in-the-garden-transform-fruit-scraps-into-plant-pick-me/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/try-these-4-uses-for-orange-peels-in-the-garden-transform-fruit-scraps-into-plant-pick-me/ Add Peel To Soil and Compost Make Peel Tea for Plant Food Use Peel as a Pest Deterrent Create Seed Starting Pots Janey is a former assistant editor of the UK’s oldest gardening magazine, Amateur Gardening, where she worked for five years. For the last few years, she has also been writing and editing content for digital gardening brands GardeningEtc and Homes & Gardens. She’s taken part in a range of conservation and rewilding projects for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) as a way of exploring her horticultural horizons. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/types-of-tomatoes-explained-explore-the-many-wonderful-shapes-colors-flavors-best-uses/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/types-of-tomatoes-explained-explore-the-many-wonderful-shapes-colors-flavors-best-uses/ Determinate or Indeterminate? Heirloom Tomatoes Hybrid Tomatoes Globe Tomatoes Cherry & Grape Tomatoes Plum Tomatoes Beefsteak Tomatoes Colored Tomatoes Dwarf & Patio Tomatoes Wild Tomatoes Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. Melanie Griffiths Editor in Chief Saving Tomato Seeds Take Cuttings Layering Side Shoots How to Overwinter Tomato Plants in Pots Tips for Successful Tomato Propagation Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/what-smells-do-wasps-hate-keep-them-away-naturally-with-these-scents-for-a-sting/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/what-smells-do-wasps-hate-keep-them-away-naturally-with-these-scents-for-a-sting/ What Smells Do Wasps Hate? How to Use Scents to Repel Wasps What Attracts Wasps? Other Wasp Repelling Tips Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/what-the-first-flower-you-see-in-2026-means-for-your-year-ahead/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/what-the-first-flower-you-see-in-2026-means-for-your-year-ahead/ Crocus Snowdrop Daffodil Hyacinth Hellebore Virginia Bluebells Creeping Phlox Spring Snowflake Bloodroot Allium Pasque Flower Camassia Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/whats-your-birth-month-perennial-discover-all-12-enduring-varieties-for-each-month-of-the-year/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/whats-your-birth-month-perennial-discover-all-12-enduring-varieties-for-each-month-of-the-year/ Your Birth Month Perennial January – Snowdrops (Galanthus) February – Lenten Roses (Hellebores) March – Crocus April – Camassia May – Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) June – Roses & Culver’s Root July – Blanket Flower (Gaillardia aristata) August – Coneflower (Echinacea spp.) September – Asters (Symphyotrichum spp.) October – Goldenrod (Solidago spp.) November – Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) December – Dogwood (Cornus spp.) Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/why-homeowners-are-ditching-their-regular-snow-shovels-and-blowers-for-this-cordless-alternative/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/why-homeowners-are-ditching-their-regular-snow-shovels-and-blowers-for-this-cordless-alternative/ Our Top Cordless Snow Shovel Picks Why Cordless Models Make the Most Sense A Smarter Middle Ground for Winter Cleanup Allie Kerkhoff has been with Gardening Know How since 2020, working across direct sales, project management, and e-commerce. With a Master’s in Economics from the University of British Columbia and a background in strategic planning and revenue optimization, she helps support the business side of the site so our editorial team can keep writing and publishing great content. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/behati-prinsloo-and-adam-levines-bonsai-trees-make-a-calming-sculptural-statement-and-you-can-get-th/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/behati-prinsloo-and-adam-levines-bonsai-trees-make-a-calming-sculptural-statement-and-you-can-get-th/ Easy Bonsai Trees to Try Bonsai Beginner’s Kit Where to Place Your Bonsai Styling Your Bonsai Bonsai Care Tips Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. When she’s not writing about the latest viral moment, she’s cultivating her love of gardening and bringing a storyteller’s eye to all things green and growing. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/best-soil-for-tomatoes-how-to-cultivate-the-perfect-blend-add-amendments-for-a-bountiful-harvest/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/best-soil-for-tomatoes-how-to-cultivate-the-perfect-blend-add-amendments-for-a-bountiful-harvest/ What is the Best Soil for Growing Tomatoes? Do Tomatoes Like Acidic Soil? Testing the Soil How to Improve Soil for Tomatoes Best Soil for Containers & Raised Beds How Deep Does Soil Need to be for Tomatoes? What to do with Soil After Growing Tomatoes? Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/beware-these-5-new-types-of-pests-could-plague-your-garden-this-summer/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/beware-these-5-new-types-of-pests-could-plague-your-garden-this-summer/ Spotted Wing Drosophila Asian Longhorned Beetle Flighted Spongy Moth Complex Oriental Fruit Fly Giant African Snail Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/caring-for-your-curly-spider-plant-all-you-need-to-know-to-grow-a-cute-curly/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/caring-for-your-curly-spider-plant-all-you-need-to-know-to-grow-a-cute-curly/ Curly Spider Plant Care Where to Grow Curly Spider Plants How to Plant Curly Spider Plant Pruning Your Curly Spider Plants Plant Problems, Pests & Diseases Propagating Curly Spider Plants FAQs Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/creative-ideas-for-plant-containers-7-ways-to-save-money-and-add-charm-to-a-garden/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/creative-ideas-for-plant-containers-7-ways-to-save-money-and-add-charm-to-a-garden/ Teacup Garden Floating Container Garden Log Planters Spilled Flower Pots Old Boots Galvanized Containers Tire Garden Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Janey Goulding Content Editor https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/january-is-the-perfect-time-to-propagate-these-10-easy-perennials/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/january-is-the-perfect-time-to-propagate-these-10-easy-perennials/ Hostas Heucheras Sedums Daylilies Astilbes Penstemons Salvia Echinacea Shasta Daisy Lamb’s Ears Propagation Essentials Propagation Checklist Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/new-to-greenhouse-gardening-heres-everything-you-need-for-a-fantastic-first-year/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/new-to-greenhouse-gardening-heres-everything-you-need-for-a-fantastic-first-year/ What I’m Growing in My Greenhouse Greenhouse Gardening Starter Kit Laura Walters is a Content Editor who joined Gardening Know How in 2021. With a BFA in Electronic Media from the University of Cincinnati, a certificate in Writing for Television from UCLA, and a background in documentary filmmaking and local news, Laura loves providing gardeners with all the know how they need to succeed, in an easy and entertaining format. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/no-inflatable-snowmen-here-king-charless-secret-to-elegant-christmas-decor/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/no-inflatable-snowmen-here-king-charless-secret-to-elegant-christmas-decor/ Start With Evergreen Structure Add Natural Holiday Accents Create a Lit Pathway That Feels Magical, Not Flashy Make a Magnolia Walk of Your Own Introduce Royal Warmth at the Entrance A Garden Fit for the Season Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/not-sure-what-to-do-with-cicada-shells-left-by-brood-xiv-turn-them-into-an-all/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/not-sure-what-to-do-with-cicada-shells-left-by-brood-xiv-turn-them-into-an-all/ What Does a Cicada Shell Look Like? What to Do With Cicada Shells in Your Garden How to Make Cicada Fertilizer Laura Walters is a Content Editor who joined Gardening Know How in 2021. With a BFA in Electronic Media from the University of Cincinnati, a certificate in Writing for Television from UCLA, and a background in documentary filmmaking and local news, Laura loves providing gardeners with all the know how they need to succeed, in an easy and entertaining format. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/taylor-swifts-engagement-photoshoot-predicted-the-romantic-white-flower-trend-thats-going-to-be-ever/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/taylor-swifts-engagement-photoshoot-predicted-the-romantic-white-flower-trend-thats-going-to-be-ever/ Get the Look Think in Layers, Not Bouquets Choose Flowers That Love the Camera Height Is Your Best Friend Go Faux Embrace a Little Chaos Light, Water, Shoot Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. When she’s not writing about the latest viral moment, she’s cultivating her love of gardening and bringing a storyteller’s eye to all things green and growing. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-worlds-first-automatic-christmas-tree-watering-system-looks-like-a-literal-gift/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-worlds-first-automatic-christmas-tree-watering-system-looks-like-a-literal-gift/ A VBD for Christmas Tree Perfectionists It Has Glowing Reviews Across The Board Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-clever-grapefruit-trap-keeps-slugs-away-naturally/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-clever-grapefruit-trap-keeps-slugs-away-naturally/ How to Use Grapefruit to Trap Slugs Placement Does It Work? What I Learned Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-youtubers-genius-plant-cloning-method-is-an-easy-way-to-get-your-hands-on-ultra-rare-varieties/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-youtubers-genius-plant-cloning-method-is-an-easy-way-to-get-your-hands-on-ultra-rare-varieties/ What is Tissue Culture? How Tissue Culture Can Solve a Major Issue There’s Just One Catch… Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/lemonading-may-be-the-secret-to-a-better-garden/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/lemonading-may-be-the-secret-to-a-better-garden/ What Is Lemonading? Benefits of Lemonading How to Try Lemonading Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-climbing-roses-that-bloom-all-summer/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-climbing-roses-that-bloom-all-summer/ Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-beautiful-front-yard-fence-ideas-to-set-your-house-apart-and-add-major-curb-appeal/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-beautiful-front-yard-fence-ideas-to-set-your-house-apart-and-add-major-curb-appeal/ Front Yard Fence Considerations Front Yard Fence Ideas Picket Fence Stone Walls Reclaimed Wood Pallets Chain Link Hog Wire Bamboo Corrugated Metal Living Fence Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-seeds-you-should-never-start-indoors-in-winter/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-seeds-you-should-never-start-indoors-in-winter/ Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. His growing success shows that disability doesn’t have to stop you from your goals. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/building-a-fence-heres-what-you-need-to-discuss-with-neighbors-so-you-dont-cross-a-line/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/building-a-fence-heres-what-you-need-to-discuss-with-neighbors-so-you-dont-cross-a-line/ Fences and Neighbors Proper Fence Etiquette Other Considerations When Building a Fence Fence Essentials Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/forget-bare-branches-how-julianne-moore-created-a-lush-winter-sanctuary-in-her-backyard/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/forget-bare-branches-how-julianne-moore-created-a-lush-winter-sanctuary-in-her-backyard/ Get the Look Start With an Evergreen Structure Embrace Ivy and Ground Covers Moss Is Your Secret Weapon Design for Shade, Not Against It Add Stone for Winter Interest Low-Maintenance Is the Point Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-grow-fire-light-hydrangea-for-a-beautiful-blaze-of-color-from-summer-into-fall/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-grow-fire-light-hydrangea-for-a-beautiful-blaze-of-color-from-summer-into-fall/ Caring for Fire Light Hydrangeas Pruning Propagation Frequently Asked Questions Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-revive-a-christmas-cactus-even-if-it-looks-dead/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-revive-a-christmas-cactus-even-if-it-looks-dead/ Is It Really Dead? The Flex Test The Root Test Fixing the Cause Watering Issues Light Levels Correct Temperature Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/hydrangea-landscape-uses/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/hydrangea-landscape-uses/ What To Plant With Hydrangeas Frequently Asked Questions Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager Hydrangea Cold Tolerance What Is Winter Kill? How to Prepare Hydrangeas for Winter Hydrangea Winter Care Winterizing Potted Hydrangeas Can I Prune Hydrangeas in Winter? Shop Winterizing Essentials Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/lawn-looking-fried-these-7-august-lawn-care-tasks-are-absolute-musts-to-keep-grass-green-for-the-res/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/lawn-looking-fried-these-7-august-lawn-care-tasks-are-absolute-musts-to-keep-grass-green-for-the-res/ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. Spengler currently splits her life between San Francisco and the French Basque Country, though she was raised in Alaska, giving her experience of gardening in a range of climates. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/now-is-the-perfect-time-to-plan-your-perennial-cutting-garden/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/now-is-the-perfect-time-to-plan-your-perennial-cutting-garden/ How to Start a Perennial Cutting Garden Seeds to Start Now Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/ready-to-start-growing-try-winter-sowing-seeds-in-your-garden-this-weekend/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/ready-to-start-growing-try-winter-sowing-seeds-in-your-garden-this-weekend/ Benefits of Winter Sowing Seeds What You Need to Start Seeds That Grow in Winter How to Sow Seeds in Winter How to Care for Winter Seedlings Do You Have to Water Winter Seedlings? How Long Do Winter Seeds Take to Grow? Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. Melanie Griffiths Editor in Chief Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-top/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-top/ Top-Rated Deer Deterrent More Deer Repelling Tips Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. Before this, Kathleen worked for almost a decade as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Dayton, Ohio. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-viral-european-gardening-trend-will-fill-your-garden-and-raised-beds-with-free-soil/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-viral-european-gardening-trend-will-fill-your-garden-and-raised-beds-with-free-soil/ Gather Natural Materials Build Your Hügelkultur Bed in Fall Add Kitchen and Garden Scraps All Winter Hügelkultur Essentials Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/when-should-you-mulch-in-fall/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/when-should-you-mulch-in-fall/ Benefits Of Mulching In Fall Problems With Mulching in the Fall Timing Tips For Fall Mulching Plants You Shouldn’t Mulch In Fall Frequently Asked Questions Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. Kim Stoddart Content Contributor, Award-Winning Journalist, and Author Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/which-gilmore-girl-is-your-gardening-twin-copy-their-perfect-winter-aesthetic/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/which-gilmore-girl-is-your-gardening-twin-copy-their-perfect-winter-aesthetic/ Lorelai Gilmore: Cozy, Whimsical + Low-Maintenance Rory Gilmore: Bookish Balcony + Academic Garden Nook Emily Gilmore: Classic Estate Elegance Final Stars Hollow Tip: Bring the Town Square Home Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. When she’s not writing about the latest viral moment, she’s cultivating her love of gardening and bringing a storyteller’s eye to all things green and growing. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/10-bewitching-blue-flowers-that-look-almost-unreal/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/10-bewitching-blue-flowers-that-look-almost-unreal/ Bachelor Buttons Lobelia Delphiniums Blue Flax Nigella California Bluebell Jacob’s Ladder Cerinthe Himalayan Blue Poppy Globe Thistles Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . Melanie has spent the last few years transforming her own garden, which is constantly evolving as a work in progress. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/10-greenhouse-ideas-for-every-space-and-budget-to-unlock-your-growing-potential/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/10-greenhouse-ideas-for-every-space-and-budget-to-unlock-your-growing-potential/ DIY Greenhouse Kit Portable Greenhouse Mini Greenhouse Cold Frame Greenhouse Lean-to Greenhouse Recycled & Upcycled Greenhouse Hoop House Smart Greenhouse Decorative Glasshouse Indoor Greenhouse Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . Melanie has spent the last few years transforming her own garden, which is constantly evolving as a work in progress. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/as-a-chef-and-gardener-i-swear-by-these-beautiful-and-delicious-plants-that-satisfy-both-passions/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/as-a-chef-and-gardener-i-swear-by-these-beautiful-and-delicious-plants-that-satisfy-both-passions/ My Edible Landscape Design Edible Landscaping Ideas Edible Container Gardens Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/best-houseplants-to-buy-in-2026-according-to-our-editors-and-plant-experts/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/best-houseplants-to-buy-in-2026-according-to-our-editors-and-plant-experts/ Laura Walters is a Content Editor who joined Gardening Know How in 2021. With a BFA in Electronic Media from the University of Cincinnati, a certificate in Writing for Television from UCLA, and a background in documentary filmmaking and local news, Laura loves providing gardeners with all the know how they need to succeed, in an easy and entertaining format. Laura lives in Southwest Ohio, where she’s been gardening for ten years, and she spends her summers on a lake in Northern Michigan. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/best-plants-for-container-gardening-try-these-10-easy-ornamental-and-edible-options-for-pots/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/best-plants-for-container-gardening-try-these-10-easy-ornamental-and-edible-options-for-pots/ Coleus Hosta Lantana Million Bells Canna Peppers Tomatoes Lettuce Highbush Blueberry Herbs Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Janey Goulding Content Editor Laura Walters Content Editor https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/cat-safe-plants-10-non/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/cat-safe-plants-10-non/ Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. His growing success shows that disability doesn’t have to stop you from your goals. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dendrobium-nobile-orchid-how-to-care-for-this-graceful-easy/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dendrobium-nobile-orchid-how-to-care-for-this-graceful-easy/ Dendrobium Nobile Orchid Care Light Requirements Temperature & Humidity Watering Needs Fertilizing Soil & Compost Pruning Problems, Pests & Diseases How to Propagate Dendrobium Nobile How to Encourage Reblooming Can I Grow Debrobium Nobile Outdoors? Are There Dendrobium Nobile Hybrids? Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-skip-this-5-minute-winter-garden-check-before-the-ground-freezes/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-skip-this-5-minute-winter-garden-check-before-the-ground-freezes/ Why Debris Harbors Trouble The 5-Minute Sweep Spotting Hidden Pests Quick Tricks and Tools Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/fall-is-the-best-time-to-invest-in-a-greenhouseheres-how-to-find-your-perfect-fit/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/fall-is-the-best-time-to-invest-in-a-greenhouseheres-how-to-find-your-perfect-fit/ Gardening has always had its seasons: Seed packets and starter trays come out of the shed in spring, colorful flowers and burgeoning vegetable gardens dominate summer and fall, and then there’s a long wait over winter to do it all again. What if you used that long winter wait to plan for the next growing season instead? While others are cleaning up beds and packing away tools, forward-thinking gardeners are taking advantage of off-season greenhouse pre-orders and discounts that help them save big and start early. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-grow-a-cut-flower-container-garden/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-grow-a-cut-flower-container-garden/ Why Grow Cut Flowers in Pots? How to Grow Cut Flowers in Pots Which Cut Flowers Grow Best in Containers Best Cut Flower Care in Containers Harvesting Container-Grown Cut Flowers FAQs Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. Janey Goulding Content Editor https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-plant-a-bulb-trifle-for-some-rachel-green/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-plant-a-bulb-trifle-for-some-rachel-green/ What You Will Need for a Bulb Trifle Step-by-Step Instructions Choose Your Container Add Drainage Start Layering The Middle The Top Layer Cover and Water Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-was-dreading-fall-leaf-cleanup-but-this-3-in/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-was-dreading-fall-leaf-cleanup-but-this-3-in/ Why This 3-in-1 Tool Makes Fall Cleanup Easier Using the Mulcher Versatile Design Why Gardeners Love It Shop Yard Cleanup Alternatives Allie Kerkhoff has been with Gardening Know How since 2020, working across direct sales, project management, and e-commerce. With a Master’s in Economics from the University of British Columbia and a background in strategic planning and revenue optimization, she helps support the business side of the site so our editorial team can keep writing and publishing great content. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/plant-porch-pots-now-for-lasting-color-these-7-cold/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/plant-porch-pots-now-for-lasting-color-these-7-cold/ Chrysanthemums Pansies and Violas Coral Bells Ornamental Kale and Cabbage Wintergreen Lenten Rose Stonecrop Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/should-you-leave-the-leaves-this-fall-why-leaf-litter-could-actually-help-your-yard-and-when-to-bag-/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/should-you-leave-the-leaves-this-fall-why-leaf-litter-could-actually-help-your-yard-and-when-to-bag-/ Why Leave the Leaves? Benefits Potential Downsides Finding a Compromise So Should You Leave the Leaves? Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-2-colors-every-pro-gardener-loves-to-plant-with/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-2-colors-every-pro-gardener-loves-to-plant-with/ Purple & Green A Pollinator-Perfect Pairing An Easy-Peasy Palette Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/try-this-diy-yellowjacket-trap-for-a-no/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/try-this-diy-yellowjacket-trap-for-a-no/ What are Yellowjackets? Should You Trap Yellowjackets? How to Make DIY Yellowjacket Trap Materials Steps Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. Before this, Kathleen worked for almost a decade as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Dayton, Ohio. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/unexpected-plant-color-combinations/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/unexpected-plant-color-combinations/ Pink and Gold Blue and Rust Purple and Green Orange and Silver FAQs Janey is a former assistant editor of the UK’s oldest gardening magazine, Amateur Gardening, where she worked for five years. For the last few years, she has also been writing and editing content for digital gardening brands GardeningEtc and Homes & Gardens. She’s taken part in a range of conservation and rewilding projects for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) as a way of exploring her horticultural horizons. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/3-winter-simmer-pot-recipes-to-fill-your-home-with-holiday-warmth-and-fresh-garden-scents/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/3-winter-simmer-pot-recipes-to-fill-your-home-with-holiday-warmth-and-fresh-garden-scents/ Rosemary Recipe Thyme Recipe Lavender & Sage Recipe Simmer Pot Essentials Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. Before this, Kathleen worked for almost a decade as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Dayton, Ohio. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-fruit-trees-i-always-prune-back-after-harvesting-their-fruits/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-fruit-trees-i-always-prune-back-after-harvesting-their-fruits/ Avocadoes Citrus Trees Guavas Kumquats Sweet Cherry Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-ingenious-ways-to-use-buckets-in-the-garden-that-youve-probably-never-thought-of-but-should-defini/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-ingenious-ways-to-use-buckets-in-the-garden-that-youve-probably-never-thought-of-but-should-defini/ Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-plants-you-should-prune-in-july-before-its-too-late/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-plants-you-should-prune-in-july-before-its-too-late/ Pruning Essentials Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/gardeners-beware-invasive-asian-needle-ant-can-have-a-deadly-sting-populations-are-spreading/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/gardeners-beware-invasive-asian-needle-ant-can-have-a-deadly-sting-populations-are-spreading/ My First Run-In with Asian Needle Ants Why Gardeners Usually Love Ants What Is an Asian Needle Ant? Where Asian Needle Ants are Spreading Why Asian Needle Ants are a Problem Protecting Yourself in the Garden What Experts Say Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-grow-staghorn-sumac/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-grow-staghorn-sumac/ Quick Facts Benefits Planting Soil & Light Watering & Fertilizing Mulching & Winter Prep Pruning Propagation Problems, Pests & Diseases Varieties Companion Plants Is Staghorn Sumac Poisonous? Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-uplight-trees-for-the-holidays-add-drama-year-round/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-uplight-trees-for-the-holidays-add-drama-year-round/ Uplighting for the Holidays Shop Outdoor Spotlights Laura Walters is a Content Editor who joined Gardening Know How in 2021. With a BFA in Electronic Media from the University of Cincinnati, a certificate in Writing for Television from UCLA, and a background in documentary filmmaking and local news, Laura loves providing gardeners with all the know how they need to succeed, in an easy and entertaining format. Laura lives in Southwest Ohio, where she’s been gardening for ten years, and she spends her summers on a lake in Northern Michigan. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-asked-5-plant-pros-for-their-go-to-grow-lights/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-asked-5-plant-pros-for-their-go-to-grow-lights/ Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. When she’s not writing, Ciéra can be found getting incredibly excited when her small but ever-expanding garden shows more signs of growth. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/joanna-gaines-enchanting-diy-floral-cloche-is-the-perfect-holiday-centerpiece/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/joanna-gaines-enchanting-diy-floral-cloche-is-the-perfect-holiday-centerpiece/ What is a Cloche? How to Make a Cloche The Most Common Mistake to Avoid Shop Cloche DIY Supplies Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. When she’s not writing, Ciéra can be found getting incredibly excited when her small but ever-expanding garden shows more signs of growth. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/quiz-not-sure-which-christmas-tree-is-right-for-you-its-time-to-find-out-once-and-for-all/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/quiz-not-sure-which-christmas-tree-is-right-for-you-its-time-to-find-out-once-and-for-all/ Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/spiders-hiding-in-your-christmas-tree-dont-panic/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/spiders-hiding-in-your-christmas-tree-dont-panic/ Should I Worry About Spiders in Christmas Trees? Why Spiders End Up in Christmas Trees Common Spiders Found in Christmas Trees Are Spiders in Christmas Trees Dangerous? How to Prevent or Remove Spiders Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-february-edition-your-month-in-the-garden/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-february-edition-your-month-in-the-garden/ The February Wish-List Welcome to The February Edition , a handpicked collection of expert features designed to help you prepare for the gardening season ahead. While winter still holds on, the days are getting longer, and plants are preparing to emerge from dormancy. It’s the perfect moment to start planning and getting your garden ready to shine in spring and summer. February is the best month to start many seeds indoors, prepare garden beds, and tackle essential maintenance jobs before spring gathers pace. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-rubber-duck-hack-you-never-knew-your-garden-needed/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-rubber-duck-hack-you-never-knew-your-garden-needed/ What Happens With First Frost? Why Use a Rubber Duck? Does Color Matter? Other Floating Objects Don’t Forget Janey is a former assistant editor of the UK’s oldest gardening magazine, Amateur Gardening, where she worked for five years. For the last few years, she has also been writing and editing content for digital gardening brands GardeningEtc and Homes & Gardens. She’s taken part in a range of conservation and rewilding projects for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) as a way of exploring her horticultural horizons. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-invasive-bulbs-to-avoid-planting-in-your-garden-this-fall/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-invasive-bulbs-to-avoid-planting-in-your-garden-this-fall/ Star-of-Bethlehem Yellow Flag Iris Wild Garlic Spanish Bluebell Italian Arum Wildcard: Grape Hyacinth Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/6-low/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/6-low/ 6 Great Low-Maintenance Plants Shop Houseplant Care Essentials Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. His growing success shows that disability doesn’t have to stop you from your goals. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-ornamental-grasses-for-stunning-fall-color-and-lasting-beauty-all-year-round/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-ornamental-grasses-for-stunning-fall-color-and-lasting-beauty-all-year-round/ Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-edible-plants-for-pickling-preserves-gins-jams/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-edible-plants-for-pickling-preserves-gins-jams/ Elderberry Apples Rhubarb Blueberries Cucumbers Leeks Cabbage Bell Peppers FAQs Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. Janey Goulding Content Editor Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-pretty-plants-that-keep-fruit-flies-away/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-pretty-plants-that-keep-fruit-flies-away/ Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/avoid-a-costly-mistake-do-these-3-garden-tasks-before-the-first-frost-to-save-yourself-in-spring/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/avoid-a-costly-mistake-do-these-3-garden-tasks-before-the-first-frost-to-save-yourself-in-spring/ Mulch While the Soil Is Still Warm Lift Tender Plants and Bulbs Clean and Store Your Pots Before They Crack Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/do-you-love-tulips-these-6-tulip-festival-events-will-inspire-you-for-the-growing-season/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/do-you-love-tulips-these-6-tulip-festival-events-will-inspire-you-for-the-growing-season/ Canadian Tulip Festival International Istanbul Tulip Festival The Keukenhof Gardens Tesselaar Tulip Festival Tulip Time Festival Pashley Manor Gardens FAQs Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-let-critters-ruin-your-jack-o-lantern/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-let-critters-ruin-your-jack-o-lantern/ Why Peppermint is the Perfect Pumpkin Protector How to Make DIY Peppermint Spray for Pumpkins How to Apply Peppermint Essential Oil Spray to Pumpkins Keep It Natural The only child of a horticulturist and an English teacher, Liz Baessler was destined to become a gardening editor. She has been with Gardening Know how since 2015, and a Senior Editor since 2020. She holds a BA in English from Brandeis University and an MA in English from the University of Geneva, Switzerland. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-throw-away-your-wine-corks-8-inspired-ways-to-give-them-a-second-life-in-your-yard/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-throw-away-your-wine-corks-8-inspired-ways-to-give-them-a-second-life-in-your-yard/ 8 Great Ways to Recycle Wine Corks Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/easy-vertical-gardening-hacks-for-beginners-why-you-should-grow-up-and-3-ways-to-do-it/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/easy-vertical-gardening-hacks-for-beginners-why-you-should-grow-up-and-3-ways-to-do-it/ What Is Vertical Gardening? Benefits of Vertical Gardening Best Plants for Vertical Gardening How to Build a Vertical Garden Trellising Staking Caging Care for a Vertical Garden FAQs Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/grow-these-8-perennials-that-multiply-with-ease-to-fill-every-corner-of-your-garden-for-free/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/grow-these-8-perennials-that-multiply-with-ease-to-fill-every-corner-of-your-garden-for-free/ Low-Maintenance Perennials That Multiply With Ease Watch Out for These Perennials That Spread Too Easily After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a degree in English, Susan pursued a career in communications. In addition, she wrote garden articles for magazines and authored a newspaper gardening column for many years. She contributed South-Central regional gardening columns for four years to Lowes.com. While living in Oklahoma, she served as a master gardener for 17 years. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-start-your-first-native-plant-garden-the-4-must/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-start-your-first-native-plant-garden-the-4-must/ Why Native Plant Gardening? Tips for Native Plant Gardening Native Plants Native Trees Water Bug Lodging Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-use-a-humidity-dome-seed-propagator-for-faster-growth-healthier-plants/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-use-a-humidity-dome-seed-propagator-for-faster-growth-healthier-plants/ What Is a Humidity Dome? How Does a Humidity Dome Work? When to Open Vents on a Humidity Dome​ When to Remove Humidity Dome for Seedlings​ Making a DIY Humidity Dome Do You Really Need a Dome? Ellen Wells is a horticultural communications consultant with 30 years of experience writing about all aspects of the gardening world. She has worked for many of horticulture’s biggest brand names, writing blog posts, articles, press releases, and design and instructional pieces. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/japanese-maple-leaves-turning-brown-here-are-4-reasons-why/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/japanese-maple-leaves-turning-brown-here-are-4-reasons-why/ Heat (and Wind) Stress Watering & Feeding Issues Pest Problems Plant Is Pot Bound Janey is a former assistant editor of the UK’s oldest gardening magazine, Amateur Gardening, where she worked for five years. For the last few years, she has also been writing and editing content for digital gardening brands GardeningEtc and Homes & Gardens. She’s taken part in a range of conservation and rewilding projects for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) as a way of exploring her horticultural horizons. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/jennifer-garners-birthday-planting-project-is-an-inspiring-idea-anyone-can-copy/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/jennifer-garners-birthday-planting-project-is-an-inspiring-idea-anyone-can-copy/ Why Plant a Birthday Tree? What to Consider When Choosing a Tree Where Can I Plant My Trees? Tree Planting Essentials Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. When she’s not writing, Ciéra can be found getting incredibly excited when her small but ever-expanding garden shows more signs of growth. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/king-charles-iii-grows-this-exact-crocus-in-the-royal-gardens-each-spring-and-im-stealing-the-look-f/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/king-charles-iii-grows-this-exact-crocus-in-the-royal-gardens-each-spring-and-im-stealing-the-look-f/ A Royal Favorite That Works Stateside Bringing a Touch of Highgrove Home Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/thinking-of-adding-a-fire-pit-to-your-yard-what-you-need-to-know-first-for-a-safe-beautiful-fire-fea/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/thinking-of-adding-a-fire-pit-to-your-yard-what-you-need-to-know-first-for-a-safe-beautiful-fire-fea/ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. Spengler currently splits her life between San Francisco and the French Basque Country, though she was raised in Alaska, giving her experience of gardening in a range of climates. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/what-weeds-are-really-trying-to-tell-you-about-your-soil/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/what-weeds-are-really-trying-to-tell-you-about-your-soil/ Why Weeds Reflect Soil Conditions Common Indicator Weeds Dandelion Moss Mustard Ostrich Fern Wood Sorrel Oxeye Daisy Plantain Creeping Charlie Black Medic Quackgrass Stinging Nettle Improving Soil Based on Weeds Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-types-of-shrubs-every-garden-needs/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-types-of-shrubs-every-garden-needs/ Which Shrub Is the Right Shrub? Shrubs for Foliage Shrubs for Flowers Shrubs for Fruit Shrubs for Size Shrubs for Containers Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/6-best-types-of-berries-to-grow-in-your-backyard-for-plump-and-flavorful-produce/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/6-best-types-of-berries-to-grow-in-your-backyard-for-plump-and-flavorful-produce/ Laura Miller has been gardening all her life. Holding a degree in Biology, Nutrition, and Agriculture, Laura’s area of expertise is vegetables, herbs, and all things edible. She lives in Ohio. Kathleen Walters Content Editor https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-flower-seeds-you-can-throw-down-in-november-and-forget-until-spring/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-flower-seeds-you-can-throw-down-in-november-and-forget-until-spring/ California Poppy Black-Eyed Susan Purple Coneflower Lupine Eryngium Snapdragon Milkweed Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/after-20-years-of-indoor-gardening-these-are-the-12-products-i-always-buy/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/after-20-years-of-indoor-gardening-these-are-the-12-products-i-always-buy/ Shop Prime Big Deal Days Picks Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. His growing success shows that disability doesn’t have to stop you from your goals. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/days-are-getting-longer-adjust-your-houseplant-care-for-februarys-light-shift/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/days-are-getting-longer-adjust-your-houseplant-care-for-februarys-light-shift/ The 10-Hour Light Trigger What to Watch For Care Changes to Make Watering Changes Feeding Changes Light Position Changes Humidity Changes Issues to Avoid February Care Essentials Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/gardeners-are-obsessed-with-this-chic-smart-bird-feeder/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/gardeners-are-obsessed-with-this-chic-smart-bird-feeder/ A New Way to Experience Your Garden Low Maintenance from Set-Up to Upkeep Watching – and Learning Allie Kerkhoff has been with Gardening Know How since 2020, working across direct sales, project management, and e-commerce. With a Master’s in Economics from the University of British Columbia and a background in strategic planning and revenue optimization, she helps support the business side of the site so our editorial team can keep writing and publishing great content. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/get-ready-for-a-summer-of-hummers-grow-these-full-sun-hummingbird-plants-and-flowers/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/get-ready-for-a-summer-of-hummers-grow-these-full-sun-hummingbird-plants-and-flowers/ Cardinal Flower Coral Honeysuckle Delphinium Firespike Giant Hyssop Hibiscus Monarda Penstemon Scarlet Sage Trumpet Vine Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-attract-finches-to-your-yard/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-attract-finches-to-your-yard/ Which Types of Finches Can I See? Best Food to Attract Finches Best Feeders for Finches Best Plants to Attract Finches Attracting Finches Through the Year Other Ways to Keep Finches Happy FAQs Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. Janey Goulding Content Editor Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/hummingbirds-flock-to-these-two-self-seeding-flowers-that-bloom-from-summer-through-fall/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/hummingbirds-flock-to-these-two-self-seeding-flowers-that-bloom-from-summer-through-fall/ The Perfect Plant Pairing for Hummingbirds Zinnias Agastache Do I Still Need to Use Feeders? More Great Hummingbird Plant Pairings Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . Melanie has spent the last few years transforming her own garden, which is constantly evolving as a work in progress. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/martha-stewarts-winter-container-method-is-the-best-way-to-stop-pots-cracking/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/martha-stewarts-winter-container-method-is-the-best-way-to-stop-pots-cracking/ Why Burlap? Which Containers Benefit Most? Is it Worth the Effort? Best Frost-Proof Pots Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. When she’s not writing about the latest viral moment, she’s cultivating her love of gardening and bringing a storyteller’s eye to all things green and growing. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/now-is-the-time-to-give-your-pruners-some-winter-tlc/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/now-is-the-time-to-give-your-pruners-some-winter-tlc/ Step 1: Clean Your Pruners Step 2: Sharpen the Blades Step 3: Finish with Protective Oil Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . Melanie has spent the last few years transforming her own garden, which is constantly evolving as a work in progress. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/quiz-can-you-identify-these-common-garden-birds/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/quiz-can-you-identify-these-common-garden-birds/ Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/should-you-really-move-houseplants-outdoors-in-summer-learn-the-truth-to-help-them-thrive/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/should-you-really-move-houseplants-outdoors-in-summer-learn-the-truth-to-help-them-thrive/ Benefits Of Moving Houseplants Outside When To Move Houseplants Outside How To Move Houseplants Outside How To Care For Houseplants Outdoors Types Of Houseplants To Move Outdoors When To Bring Houseplants Back Inside Frequently Asked Questions Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/try-this-clever-and-cost/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/try-this-clever-and-cost/ Squirrel Behavior Will a Toy ‘Predator’ Really Keep Squirrels Away? How to Use Toy ‘Predator’ to Deter Squirrels More Ways to Win the Squirrel War Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/turn-festive-plants-into-living-hanging-ornaments-with-these-4-easy-diy-kokedama-christmas-ideas/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/turn-festive-plants-into-living-hanging-ornaments-with-these-4-easy-diy-kokedama-christmas-ideas/ Kokedama Plants Perfect for Christmas Poinsettia Anthurium Amaryllis Red Bromeliad Festive Kokedama Essentials Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. Before this, Kathleen worked for almost a decade as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Dayton, Ohio. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/types-of-orange-tomatoes-to-grow-in-your-garden/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/types-of-orange-tomatoes-to-grow-in-your-garden/ Orange Cherry Tomatoes Orange Heirloom Tomatoes Orange Hybrid Tomato Varieties Honorable Mention Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. Laura Walters Content Editor Saving Tomato Seeds Take Cuttings Layering Side Shoots How to Overwinter Tomato Plants in Pots Tips for Successful Tomato Propagation Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/vego-gardens-presidents-day-sale-is-live/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/vego-gardens-presidents-day-sale-is-live/ Allie Kerkhoff has been with Gardening Know How since 2020, working across direct sales, project management, and e-commerce. With a Master’s in Economics from the University of British Columbia and a background in strategic planning and revenue optimization, she helps support the business side of the site so our editorial team can keep writing and publishing great content. Though she’s relatively new to gardening, she loves learning from our community – and she’s slowly but surely turning her outdoor space into her own personal oasis! https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/your-rosemary-plant-is-getting-woody/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/your-rosemary-plant-is-getting-woody/ Why Woody Stems Reduce Flavor Why Late Winter is Best Prune to Green Revival Rosemary Propagation Backup Plan Winter Care Essentials Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/6-vegetables-you-can-grow-in-hanging-baskets-for-huge-small/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/6-vegetables-you-can-grow-in-hanging-baskets-for-huge-small/ Radishes Eggplants Lettuce Cucumbers Herbs Chili Peppers Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-high-maintenance-flowers-you-should-never-plant-if-you-want-an-easy-care-garden-plus-low/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-high-maintenance-flowers-you-should-never-plant-if-you-want-an-easy-care-garden-plus-low/ Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Laura Walters Content Editor Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-plants-to-prune-in-october-so-they-bounce-back-beautifully-in-the-spring/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-plants-to-prune-in-october-so-they-bounce-back-beautifully-in-the-spring/ Most Herbaceous Perennials Lavender and Rosemary Summer-Fruiting Berries Knock Out Roses Southern Magnolia Gardenia Panicle and Smooth Hydrangeas Shrubs and Trees with Suckers Shop Pruning Essentials Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/9-chic-propagation-stations-that-will-elevate-your-space-and-bring-nature-indoors/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/9-chic-propagation-stations-that-will-elevate-your-space-and-bring-nature-indoors/ 9 Chic Propagation Stations Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. Before this, Kathleen worked for almost a decade as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Dayton, Ohio. The Huffman Prairie is one of her favorite places to explore native plants and get inspired. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/christmas-tree-looking-a-bit-lackluster-this-easy-greenery-hack-makes-it-instantly-full-fluffy-and-f/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/christmas-tree-looking-a-bit-lackluster-this-easy-greenery-hack-makes-it-instantly-full-fluffy-and-f/ Why You Need This Fluffy Tree Hack What You Need How to Make It Finishing Touches Other Clever Tricks Reflection Frosting LED Lights Fluffy Tree Essentials Janey is a former assistant editor of the UK’s oldest gardening magazine, Amateur Gardening, where she worked for five years. For the last few years, she has also been writing and editing content for digital gardening brands GardeningEtc and Homes & Gardens. She’s taken part in a range of conservation and rewilding projects for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) as a way of exploring her horticultural horizons. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/ditch-the-gym-5-gardening-activities-that-give-a-better-workout/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/ditch-the-gym-5-gardening-activities-that-give-a-better-workout/ Exercise, Gardening, and Health Upper Body Strength Training Core and Lower Body Strength Training Replace Spin Class Step Count Meditation Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/do-deer-eat-mums-how-to-protect-these-fall-garden-favorites-from-bambi-and-friends/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/do-deer-eat-mums-how-to-protect-these-fall-garden-favorites-from-bambi-and-friends/ Do Deer Eat Mums? How To Protect Mums From Deer Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/do-you-suck-seeds-before-you-plant-them-organic-gardeners-swear-by-this-unusual-trend-but-theres-a-c/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/do-you-suck-seeds-before-you-plant-them-organic-gardeners-swear-by-this-unusual-trend-but-theres-a-c/ Why People Are Sucking Seeds Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/does-fertilizer-go-bad-how-to-make-plant-food-last-longer-dispose-of-it-safely/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/does-fertilizer-go-bad-how-to-make-plant-food-last-longer-dispose-of-it-safely/ Does Fertilizer Go Bad? How Long Can Fertilizer Stay Viable? How To Store Fertilizers How To Get Rid Of Old Fertilizer Safely Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/everyones-talking-about-gwyneth-paltrows-organic-apples/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/everyones-talking-about-gwyneth-paltrows-organic-apples/ What Kind of Apple is Gwyneth Growing? What Do McIntosh Apples Taste Like? What Makes Organic Apples So Special? Shop Organic Apple Essentials Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/fall-is-the-best-time-to-add-a-bird-house/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/fall-is-the-best-time-to-add-a-bird-house/ What Birds Need in Winter Bird House Essentials Best on the Block Bird Houses with Cameras Bird Houses without Cameras What Else Birds Need Janey is a former assistant editor of the UK’s oldest gardening magazine, Amateur Gardening, where she worked for five years. For the last few years, she has also been writing and editing content for digital gardening brands GardeningEtc and Homes & Gardens. She’s taken part in a range of conservation and rewilding projects for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) as a way of exploring her horticultural horizons. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/forcing-forsythia-indoors-will-give-your-home-a-burst-of-color-in-late-winter/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/forcing-forsythia-indoors-will-give-your-home-a-burst-of-color-in-late-winter/ Brighten Your Winter What You Need for Forcing Forsythia Cut and Prepare Branches Getting Branches to Bloom Indoors Artful Arrangement Essentials Post-Bloom Care Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-fertilize-bougainvillea-for-bigger-blooms-by-summer/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-fertilize-bougainvillea-for-bigger-blooms-by-summer/ Do You Have to Fertilize? Best Fertilizer Best Time to Fertilize How Often to Fertilize Common Mistakes Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/hummingbirds-return-to-us-gardens-as-early-as-february/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/hummingbirds-return-to-us-gardens-as-early-as-february/ Why February is a Critical Month for Hummingbirds Other Ways to Help Your Hummers Hummingbird Essentials Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/ive-been-writing-about-trees-for-20-years-these-are-the-5-native-species-i-recommend-everyone-plant-/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/ive-been-writing-about-trees-for-20-years-these-are-the-5-native-species-i-recommend-everyone-plant-/ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. Spengler currently splits her life between San Francisco and the French Basque Country, though she was raised in Alaska, giving her experience of gardening in a range of climates. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/im-planting-these-3-veggies-indoors-now-for-christmas-dinner/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/im-planting-these-3-veggies-indoors-now-for-christmas-dinner/ Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. His growing success shows that disability doesn’t have to stop you from your goals. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/make-your-yard-look-twice-as-big-with-3-easy-path-design-tricks-that-pro-landscapers-love/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/make-your-yard-look-twice-as-big-with-3-easy-path-design-tricks-that-pro-landscapers-love/ Path Cheats to Make a Garden Look Bigger Hidden Corners Forced Perspectives Fragmentation Broaden Your Horizons FAQs Shop Paving Essentials Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. When she’s not writing, Ciéra can be found getting incredibly excited when her small but ever-expanding garden shows more signs of growth. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/meet-the-5-night-pollinators-you-need-to-attract-to-make-your-garden-thrive/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/meet-the-5-night-pollinators-you-need-to-attract-to-make-your-garden-thrive/ Moths Bats Fireflies Beetles Nocturnal Bees Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. 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Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/pamela-andersons-wild-and-whimsical-gardening-style-works-on-any-scale/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/pamela-andersons-wild-and-whimsical-gardening-style-works-on-any-scale/ Choose the Right Wildflowers First Stick to a Soft, Romantic Color Palette Plant More Closely Than You Think Let the Garden Be a Little Messy Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. When she’s not writing about the latest viral moment, she’s cultivating her love of gardening and bringing a storyteller’s eye to all things green and growing. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/sow-these-5-flower-seeds-before-winter-ends-for-gorgeous-spring-blooms/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/sow-these-5-flower-seeds-before-winter-ends-for-gorgeous-spring-blooms/ Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . Melanie has spent the last few years transforming her own garden, which is constantly evolving as a work in progress. She is also a passionate organic home grower, having experimented with almost every type of vegetable at some point. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/stop-pining-for-summer/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/stop-pining-for-summer/ Start With Foliage That Brings the Color Mix Textures for That Cozy, Layered Look Maximize Light (Even When Winter Sun Is Weak) Choose the Right Containers (It Matters More Than You Think) Create a Corner You Actually Want to Sit Near Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-1-native-tree-to-add-to-your-garden-if-you-want-to-see-more-cardinals/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-1-native-tree-to-add-to-your-garden-if-you-want-to-see-more-cardinals/ Why Cardinals Love Hawthorn Planting Hawthorn Trees Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-5-popular-trees-might-look-beautiful/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-5-popular-trees-might-look-beautiful/ Shop Alternative Trees Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. When she’s not writing, Ciéra can be found getting incredibly excited when her small but ever-expanding garden shows more signs of growth. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/which-plants-give-the-most-color-try-these-10-colorful-plants-for-a-bold-and-beautiful-garden/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/which-plants-give-the-most-color-try-these-10-colorful-plants-for-a-bold-and-beautiful-garden/ ‘Cheyenne Spirit’ Coneflower ‘Coral Charm’ Peony ‘Funfair Mix’ Zinnia ‘Green Twister’ Coneflower ‘Harlequin Mix’ Livingstone Daisy ‘Kaleidoscope’ Kalmia ‘Queen Victoria’ Lobelia ‘The Impressionist’ Rose ‘Vanilla Fraise’ Hydrangea ‘Wild Scarlet’ Bee Balm More Bold and Beautiful Thematic Ideas for Your Yard Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/my-5-must-have-perennials/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/my-5-must-have-perennials/ Tips for Planting Perennials My 5 Must-Have Perennials More Favorite Perennial Flowers After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a degree in English, Susan pursued a career in communications. In addition, she wrote garden articles for magazines and authored a newspaper gardening column for many years. She contributed South-Central regional gardening columns for four years to Lowes.com. While living in Oklahoma, she served as a master gardener for 17 years. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/6-brilliant-fall-border-fillers-for-instant-color-and-1-bonus-wildcard-for-long/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/6-brilliant-fall-border-fillers-for-instant-color-and-1-bonus-wildcard-for-long/ Pansies and Violas Chrysanthemums Ornamental Kale and Cabbage Hardy Cyclamen Asters Coral Bells Bonus Wildcard: Yarrow Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-bulbs-you-need-to-plant-in-september-for-the-best-spring-displays/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-bulbs-you-need-to-plant-in-september-for-the-best-spring-displays/ Muscari Alliums Crocus Daffodil (Narcissus) Early Anemone Galanthus Fritillaria Janey is a former assistant editor of the UK’s oldest gardening magazine, Amateur Gardening, where she worked for five years. For the last few years, she has also been writing and editing content for digital gardening brands GardeningEtc and Homes & Gardens. She’s taken part in a range of conservation and rewilding projects for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) as a way of exploring her horticultural horizons. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-fantastic-container-vegetable-combinations-for-better-produce-in-small-spaces-according-to-expert-/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-fantastic-container-vegetable-combinations-for-better-produce-in-small-spaces-according-to-expert-/ How to Grow Vegetables Together in Pots Potatoes Tomatoes Pole Beans Carrots Lettuce Spinach Peppers Cabbage and Kale Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/do-deer-eat-peonies-how-to-keep-them-away-and-save-your-gorgeous-blooms/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/do-deer-eat-peonies-how-to-keep-them-away-and-save-your-gorgeous-blooms/ Are Peonies Deer Resistant Or Deer Proof? How To Keep Deer From Eating Peonies Frequently Asked Questions More Garden Ideas Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/feng-shui-experts-agree-these-5-brilliant-houseplant-ideas-are-the-best-ways-to-attract-good-fortune/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/feng-shui-experts-agree-these-5-brilliant-houseplant-ideas-are-the-best-ways-to-attract-good-fortune/ How Houseplant Feng Shui Works Clarify Your Intentionality Pick Fortune-Friendly Houseplants 3.Think Strategically with Placement Be Mindful about Presentation Prioritize Houseplant Health Mindful Houseplant Essentials Janey is a former assistant editor of the UK’s oldest gardening magazine, Amateur Gardening, where she worked for five years. For the last few years, she has also been writing and editing content for digital gardening brands GardeningEtc and Homes & Gardens. She’s taken part in a range of conservation and rewilding projects for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) as a way of exploring her horticultural horizons. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/growing-heirloom-apples-a-guide-to-selecting-the-perfect-variety/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/growing-heirloom-apples-a-guide-to-selecting-the-perfect-variety/ What Are Heirloom Apples? Heirloom Apple Varieties To Try Cox’s Orange Pippin Gravenstein Newtown Pippin Ashmead’s Kernel Esopus Spitzenburg Roxbury Russet Winesap Tips for Selecting Heirloom Apple Trees Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-make-a-compost-bin-on-a-budget-7-easy-diy-projects-for-beginners/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-make-a-compost-bin-on-a-budget-7-easy-diy-projects-for-beginners/ DIY Compost Bin Considerations Wood Slat Compost Bin Pallet Compost Bin Compost Trash Can Bucket Compost Bin Chicken Wire Compost Enclosure Cinder Block or Brick Compost Bin Straw Bale Composter Getting the Best Out of a DIY Compost Bin Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. Melanie Griffiths Editor in Chief https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/is-your-orchid-epiphytic-why-it-matters/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/is-your-orchid-epiphytic-why-it-matters/ Terrestrial vs. Epiphytic Orchids Epiphytic Orchid Care Light Watering & Humidity Potting Temperature Air Circulation Fertilization Epiphytic Orchid Problems Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/is-your-soil-toxic-the-easy-diy-test-you-need-to-do-in-january/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/is-your-soil-toxic-the-easy-diy-test-you-need-to-do-in-january/ How to Test Your Soil Materials Instructions Results Solution Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. His growing success shows that disability doesn’t have to stop you from your goals. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/keep-fall-flowers-blooming-into-winter/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/keep-fall-flowers-blooming-into-winter/ Plan Ahead for the Chill Hydrate to Insulate Soil Deploy Protective Mulch Use Covers and Cloches Deadhead Relentlessly Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/magnolia-tree-reblooming-heres-why-your-spring-flowers-are-back-in-fall-what-it-means-for-next-years/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/magnolia-tree-reblooming-heres-why-your-spring-flowers-are-back-in-fall-what-it-means-for-next-years/ Is Your Magnolia Blooming in Fall? What Does Reblooming Look Like? Reasons for Magnolias Reblooming Will Reblooming Affect Next Year’s Flowers? What You Should (and Shouldn’t) Do Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/move-over-acorn-squash-grow-carnival-squash-adored-by-gardeners-chefs/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/move-over-acorn-squash-grow-carnival-squash-adored-by-gardeners-chefs/ Carnival Squash Care Problems, Pests & Diseases Carnival Squash Propagation Repotting Carnival Squash Harvesting Carnival Squash FAQs Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? 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With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/starting-seeds-indoors-made-easy-plant-now-for-more-flowers-and-better-crops/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/starting-seeds-indoors-made-easy-plant-now-for-more-flowers-and-better-crops/ When to Start Seeds Indoors What Do I Need to Start? Starting Seeds Indoors – Step by Step Check Seed Requirements Fill Seed Trays Keep Them Moist & Warm Increase Light Levels Thin Seedlings Harden Them Off Transplant Seedlings How Long Will it Take for Seeds to Sprout? Do You Have to Start Seeds Indoors? 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Laura Walters Content Editor Why Gardeners Should Worry About Overwintering Bugs Fall Garden Cleanup: Your First Line of Defense Inspect Garden Structures and Entry Points Use Plants and Natural Methods to Deter Pests Keep the Garden from Becoming a Gateway to Your House Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-unexpected-kitchen-staple-helps-protect-your-roses/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-unexpected-kitchen-staple-helps-protect-your-roses/ Why Coffee Grounds Work in the Fall Garden How to Apply Coffee Grounds Safely What If You Don’t Drink Coffee? Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/try-these-5-low/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/try-these-5-low/ Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. Kathleen Walters Content Editor Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/what-gardeners-in-the-worlds-coldest-regions-can-teach-us-about-winter-gardening/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/what-gardeners-in-the-worlds-coldest-regions-can-teach-us-about-winter-gardening/ What Nordic Winters Teach Us About Gardening Cold isn’t the Enemy Snow is Nature’s Insulation Wildlife Support Matters More Than Ever Stillness has Value Start Your Seeds Plan, Plan, Plan Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. 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With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-lawn-care-products-experts-say-they-cant-live-without-these-items-are-non/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-lawn-care-products-experts-say-they-cant-live-without-these-items-are-non/ Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. When she’s not writing, Ciéra can be found getting incredibly excited when her small but ever-expanding garden shows more signs of growth. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-flowers-that-bloom-in-september/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-flowers-that-bloom-in-september/ Begonia Grandis Stonecrop Ironweed Chrysanthemums Japanese Toad Lily Wood Aster Japanese anemones Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/best-gardening-apps-8-online-tools-that-will-up-your-garden-game-irl/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/best-gardening-apps-8-online-tools-that-will-up-your-garden-game-irl/ How to Choose a Gardening App Best Gardening Apps Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/burpee-just-dropped-this-charming-heritage-inspired-seed-collection-to-celebrate-americas-250th-birt/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/burpee-just-dropped-this-charming-heritage-inspired-seed-collection-to-celebrate-americas-250th-birt/ The Colonial Dooryard Herb Garden Martha Washington’s Kitchen Garden Thomas Jefferson’s Revolutionary Garden The Declaration Bouquet Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/crown-raising-trees-lets-more-light-into-your-landscape/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/crown-raising-trees-lets-more-light-into-your-landscape/ Stop Topping Trees Benefits of Crown-Raising Trees Best Time for Crown-Raising How to Try Crown-Raising After-Care Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/emma-roberts-sculptural-garden-style-shows-how-pruning-can-be-transformative/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/emma-roberts-sculptural-garden-style-shows-how-pruning-can-be-transformative/ Why Winter Is Ideal for Structured Gardening Choose the Right Plants for Winter Topiary Prune With Precision (Not Power) Protect Plants After Pruning Containers and Topiary Forms for Extra Polish Let Structure Be the Star Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-use-neem-oil-on-plants-3-great-uses-as-a-garden-buddy-plant-rescue-pest-blaster/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-use-neem-oil-on-plants-3-great-uses-as-a-garden-buddy-plant-rescue-pest-blaster/ What is Neem Oil and How Does It Work? Neem Oil Benefits 3 Neem Oil Uses How to Use Neem Oil Make a Neem Garden Buddy FAQs Janey is a former assistant editor of the UK’s oldest gardening magazine, Amateur Gardening, where she worked for five years. For the last few years, she has also been writing and editing content for digital gardening brands GardeningEtc and Homes & Gardens. She’s taken part in a range of conservation and rewilding projects for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) as a way of exploring her horticultural horizons. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-thought-plants-didnt-need-winter-watering-but-it-turns-out-these-3-types-actually-do/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-thought-plants-didnt-need-winter-watering-but-it-turns-out-these-3-types-actually-do/ Winter Watering Basics 3 Plants to Water in Winter Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/keep-roaches-out-pest-experts-reveal-the-best-products-to-stop-cockroaches-coming-inside-this-winter/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/keep-roaches-out-pest-experts-reveal-the-best-products-to-stop-cockroaches-coming-inside-this-winter/ Why do Cockroaches Come Indoors? Best Ways to Stop Cockroaches Catch Traps Granular Bait Pest-Block Sealant Roach Gels Grab These Pro Picks Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/need-a-last-minute-christmas-tree-turn-garden-clippings-into-a-festive-showpiece-with-this-easy-topi/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/need-a-last-minute-christmas-tree-turn-garden-clippings-into-a-festive-showpiece-with-this-easy-topi/ What You Need Making Your Tree Insert Cuttings Secure Branches Trim Branches Finishing Touches Tree Essentials Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/plant-these-8-flowers-in-august-for-dazzling-displays-of-late-summer-fall-color/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/plant-these-8-flowers-in-august-for-dazzling-displays-of-late-summer-fall-color/ Cosmos Zinnias Marigolds Calendula Snapdragons Sunflowers Stock Pansies Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Melanie Griffiths Editor in Chief Laura Walters Content Editor Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-5-vegetables-are-set-to-spike-in-price-this-year/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-5-vegetables-are-set-to-spike-in-price-this-year/ Emma is an avid gardener and has worked in media for over 25 years. Previously editor of Modern Gardens magazine, she regularly writes for the Royal Horticultural Society. She loves to garden hand-in-hand with nature and her garden is full of bees, butterflies and birds as well as cottage-garden blooms. As a keen natural crafter, her cutting patch and veg bed are increasingly being taken over by plants that can be dried or woven into a crafty project. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/wasps-get-dangerous-in-early-fall/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/wasps-get-dangerous-in-early-fall/ What is Attracting Wasps? Can Plants Discourage Wasps? Best Plants to Repel Wasps Tending Your Wasp-Free Zone Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/what-flower-seed-should-you-sow-this-year-take-our-quiz-to-find-out/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/what-flower-seed-should-you-sow-this-year-take-our-quiz-to-find-out/ Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/what-is-the-8-8/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/what-is-the-8-8/ What is the 8-8-8 Rule? Why Does the 8-8-8 Rule Matter? How Rigid is the 8-8-8 Rule? How to Prune with the 8-8-8 Rule Pruning Essentials Janey is a former assistant editor of the UK’s oldest gardening magazine, Amateur Gardening, where she worked for five years. For the last few years, she has also been writing and editing content for digital gardening brands GardeningEtc and Homes & Gardens. She’s taken part in a range of conservation and rewilding projects for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) as a way of exploring her horticultural horizons. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/10-dad/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/10-dad/ Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . Melanie has spent the last few years transforming her own garden, which is constantly evolving as a work in progress. She is also a passionate organic home grower, having experimented with almost every type of vegetable at some point. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-clever-ways-to-extend-your-tomato-harvest-into-fall-for-flavorsome-homegrown-produce/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-clever-ways-to-extend-your-tomato-harvest-into-fall-for-flavorsome-homegrown-produce/ Planning Your Planting Tweak Your Care for Fall Pile on the Mulch Shield Plants with Row Covers Bring Potted Plants Inside Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-sensational-succulent-arrangement-ideas-for-a-showstopping-container-anyone-can-try/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-sensational-succulent-arrangement-ideas-for-a-showstopping-container-anyone-can-try/ Mixed Succulent Dish Fairy Garden Pot Terrarium Succulents Hanging Succulents Go Crazy With Containers! FAQs Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/born-in-january-these-are-your-birth-flowers/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/born-in-january-these-are-your-birth-flowers/ Carnations Snowdrops Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/can-snake-plants-live-outside-everything-you-need-to-know-for-snake-plants-al-fresco/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/can-snake-plants-live-outside-everything-you-need-to-know-for-snake-plants-al-fresco/ Can Snake Plants Live Outside? Temperature and Humidity Requirements Light Requirements Pests Frequently Asked Questions More Snake Plant Ideas Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/craving-a-calmer-home-designers-rely-on-these-5-houseplants-to-create-serene-stress/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/craving-a-calmer-home-designers-rely-on-these-5-houseplants-to-create-serene-stress/ How do Houseplants Encourage Calm? 5 Plants that Bring Peace Take Houseplant Biophilia Further FAQs Houseplant Serenity Toolkit Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. When she’s not writing, Ciéra can be found getting incredibly excited when her small but ever-expanding garden shows more signs of growth. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/february-is-the-key-pruning-window-for-these-10-plants/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/february-is-the-key-pruning-window-for-these-10-plants/ Essential Pruning Tools Pruning Basics Plants to Prune in February Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-grow-alpine-schefflera-cultivate-the-ultimate-undemanding-umbrella-houseplant/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-grow-alpine-schefflera-cultivate-the-ultimate-undemanding-umbrella-houseplant/ Caring for Schefflera Alpina Lighting Conditions Temperature & Humidity Watering Needs Fertilizing Soil & Compost Schefflera Problems, Pests & Diseases Where to Grow Schefflera Alpina Trimming and Shaping Schefflera Alpina Propagating Schefflera Alpina Frequently Asked Questions Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/ideal-azalea-water-requirements/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/ideal-azalea-water-requirements/ Do Azaleas Need A Lot Of Water? How Often Should You Water Azaleas? Azalea Water Requirements Watering A Gift Azalea Frequently Asked Questions More Azalea Inspiration Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/jam-girl-summer-is-the-perfect-trend-for-gardeners/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/jam-girl-summer-is-the-perfect-trend-for-gardeners/ How to Try the Jam Girl Summer Trend My Strawberry Rhubarb Jam Recipe Jam Girl Summer Starter Kit Laura Walters is a Content Editor who joined Gardening Know How in 2021. With a BFA in Electronic Media from the University of Cincinnati, a certificate in Writing for Television from UCLA, and a background in documentary filmmaking and local news, Laura loves providing gardeners with all the know how they need to succeed, in an easy and entertaining format. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/move-over-amaryllis-5-unique-bulbs-to-force-indoors-for-january-color/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/move-over-amaryllis-5-unique-bulbs-to-force-indoors-for-january-color/ Daffodils Paperwhite Narcissus Hyacinths Tulips Crocuses Take Out the Guesswork! Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/start-planning-your-spring-bulb-order-now-9-pre/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/start-planning-your-spring-bulb-order-now-9-pre/ Get in Early for the Best Picks Line Up Bulbs With Your Zone Spread Out the Bloom Times Stack Bulbs With Lasagna Style Go for Pots to Switch Things Up Toss in Annuals and Perennials Aim for the Planting Sweet Spot Hunt Down Quality Bulbs Grab the Right Gear Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/stop-waiting-for-spring-the-winter-garden-move-martha-stewart-swears-by/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/stop-waiting-for-spring-the-winter-garden-move-martha-stewart-swears-by/ Why Winter Is a Great Time to Refresh Choose Hardy Replacements That Will Thrive Lift and Transplant With Care Prep the New Site Beforehand Care After Planting Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. When she’s not writing about the latest viral moment, she’s cultivating her love of gardening and bringing a storyteller’s eye to all things green and growing. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/tan-france-just-shared-the-ultimate-winter-comfort-food/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/tan-france-just-shared-the-ultimate-winter-comfort-food/ Start by Understanding Your Plum Type Winter Pruning Sets the Shape and the Yield Mulching and Fertilizing for Winter Protection Planting Bare-Root Plum Trees in Early Spring Planning for How You’ll Use the Harvest Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-simple-trick-stops-pots-from-cracking-in-the-cold/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-simple-trick-stops-pots-from-cracking-in-the-cold/ Why Pots Crack in Winter How to Protect Plant Pots From Frost Additional Tips Mistakes to Avoid Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/try-the-trend-turn-any-bed-into-a-keyhole-garden-with-this-clever-in/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/try-the-trend-turn-any-bed-into-a-keyhole-garden-with-this-clever-in/ What Is Keyhole Gardening? Benefits Of Keyhole Gardening Turn Any Bed Into A Keyhole Garden With An In-Ground Composter How To Make A Keyhole Garden Frequently Asked Questions Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/turn-your-grocery-store-poinsettia-into-a-stunning-holiday-centerpiece-with-these-5-easy-ideas/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/turn-your-grocery-store-poinsettia-into-a-stunning-holiday-centerpiece-with-these-5-easy-ideas/ A Rustic Holiday Gathering Bowl Simply Sculptural Stems Botanical Display Under Glass Mini Topiary Trees Whimsical Candlelight Centerpiece Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . Melanie has spent the last few years transforming her own garden, which is constantly evolving as a work in progress. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/what-to-do-with-your-christmas-cactus-after-it-flowers-to-get-a-second-flush-in-spring-plus-what-not/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/what-to-do-with-your-christmas-cactus-after-it-flowers-to-get-a-second-flush-in-spring-plus-what-not/ The Secret Key to More Blooms 3 Ways to Rebloom But Don’t Do This! FAQs Care Essentials Janey is a former assistant editor of the UK’s oldest gardening magazine, Amateur Gardening, where she worked for five years. For the last few years, she has also been writing and editing content for digital gardening brands GardeningEtc and Homes & Gardens. She’s taken part in a range of conservation and rewilding projects for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) as a way of exploring her horticultural horizons. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/your-bird-feeder-could-be-attracting-rats/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/your-bird-feeder-could-be-attracting-rats/ Why Are Rats Attracted to My Bird Feeder? How to Keep Rats Away from Bird Feeders Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. Before this, Kathleen worked for almost a decade as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Dayton, Ohio. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/10-snake-plant-varieties-to-elevate-your-indoor-plant-collection/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/10-snake-plant-varieties-to-elevate-your-indoor-plant-collection/ Stunning Snake Plant Varieties Frequently Asked Questions Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-ways-to-protect-your-garden-against-flooding-this-spring-according-to-an-expert/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-ways-to-protect-your-garden-against-flooding-this-spring-according-to-an-expert/ Use No-Till Techniques Cover the Ground Slow It, Spread It, Sink It Boost Rain Water Harvesting Efforts Work Within Your Community Frequently Asked Questions Kim Stoddart is a multi award-winning UK journalist and leading authority on climate change resilient gardening, particularly home food growing. 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Is Winterizing Necessary? https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/what-your-zz-plants-leaves-are-trying-to-tell-you/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/what-your-zz-plants-leaves-are-trying-to-tell-you/ Stunted or Pale Leaf Growth Yellowing Leaves Drooping or Wilting Leaves Browning and Curling Leaves Holes in Leaves Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/why-is-my-orchid-dying-5-common-causes-how-to-save-it-before-its-too-late/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/why-is-my-orchid-dying-5-common-causes-how-to-save-it-before-its-too-late/ Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/10-easy-breezy-meadow-flowers-grasses-for-a-magnificent-low/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/10-easy-breezy-meadow-flowers-grasses-for-a-magnificent-low/ Beautiful Meadow Flowers Blazing Star Black-Eyed Susan Aster ‘Vibrant Dome’ Purple Coneflower Common Milkweed Heirloom Cosmos Flowers Low-Maintenance Meadow Grasses Little Bluestem ‘Twilight Zone’ Indian Grass Muhly Grass Dropseed More Meadow Inspiration Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-easy-pollinator-water-station-ideas-that-give-bees-butterflies-hummingbirds-a-lifeline/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-easy-pollinator-water-station-ideas-that-give-bees-butterflies-hummingbirds-a-lifeline/ What is a Pollinator Water Station? Water Station Ideas Bee Cups Shallow Dish Repurposed Bird Bath Automated Pet Waterer Hummingbird Feeder Placing & Maintaining the Water Station Ellen Wells is a horticultural communications consultant with 30 years of experience writing about all aspects of the gardening world. She has worked for many of horticulture’s biggest brand names, writing blog posts, articles, press releases, and design and instructional pieces. Her previous roles include Senior Editor and Editor-at-Large for Ball Publishing. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-tools-gardening-experts-say-they-reach-for-on-repeat/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-tools-gardening-experts-say-they-reach-for-on-repeat/ #1 Rule for Buying Tools Tools the Experts Can’t Live Without Shop the Essentials Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. When she’s not writing, Ciéra can be found getting incredibly excited when her small but ever-expanding garden shows more signs of growth. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-plants-wasps-hate-but-bees-adore/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-plants-wasps-hate-but-bees-adore/ Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/beginners-guide-to-lawn-irrigation-systems-best-ways-to-water-your-grass-for-lush-green-growth-all-s/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/beginners-guide-to-lawn-irrigation-systems-best-ways-to-water-your-grass-for-lush-green-growth-all-s/ Beginner’s Guide to Lawn Irrigation Systems Types of Lawn Irrigation Systems After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a degree in English, Susan pursued a career in communications. In addition, she wrote garden articles for magazines and authored a newspaper gardening column for many years. She contributed South-Central regional gardening columns for four years to Lowes.com. While living in Oklahoma, she served as a master gardener for 17 years. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/bring-sweetness-to-dreary-days-with-these-6-fragrant-winter/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/bring-sweetness-to-dreary-days-with-these-6-fragrant-winter/ Wintersweet Viburnum ‘Dawn’ Chinese Witch Hazel Sweetbox Mahonia ‘Charity’ Winter Daphne Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/create-a-romantic-garden-straight-out-of-bridgerton-regency-era-romance-in-your-garden/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/create-a-romantic-garden-straight-out-of-bridgerton-regency-era-romance-in-your-garden/ Regency Era Gardens Wisteria Hyacinth Violet Rose Blue False Indigo Tulip Lenten Rose More Romantic Garden Inspiration Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/grow-vanilla-strawberry-hydrangea-shrubs-try-vanille-fraise-hydrangeas-for-sweet-blooms-every-summer/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/grow-vanilla-strawberry-hydrangea-shrubs-try-vanille-fraise-hydrangeas-for-sweet-blooms-every-summer/ Vanilla Strawberry Care Problems, Pests & Diseases Pruning Vanilla Strawberry Repotting Vanilla Strawberry Vanilla Strawberry Propagation Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/hannah-brown-made-hydrangeas-the-star-of-her-dreamy-wedding-flowers/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/hannah-brown-made-hydrangeas-the-star-of-her-dreamy-wedding-flowers/ Choosing the Right Flowers Plan Backward from Your Wedding Date Harvest and Condition Like a Florist Wedding Flower Essentials Prepare Backup Options Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. When she’s not writing about the latest viral moment, she’s cultivating her love of gardening and bringing a storyteller’s eye to all things green and growing. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-asked-experts-which-tools-every-gardener-should-have-in-their-shed-they-recommended-these-6-must/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-asked-experts-which-tools-every-gardener-should-have-in-their-shed-they-recommended-these-6-must/ Why Quality Matters Experts’ Must-Have Tools Shop Essential Tools Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. When she’s not writing, Ciéra can be found getting incredibly excited when her small but ever-expanding garden shows more signs of growth. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/im-using-this-foraging-kit-to-make-my-prettiest-holiday-decorations-yet-and-yes-its-on-amazon/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/im-using-this-foraging-kit-to-make-my-prettiest-holiday-decorations-yet-and-yes-its-on-amazon/ A Crafty Bit of Kit Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/if-youre-still-growing-pumpkins-on-the-ground-youre-wasting-precious-space/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/if-youre-still-growing-pumpkins-on-the-ground-youre-wasting-precious-space/ Benefits of Growing Pumpkins Vertically Get the Look in Your Garden Laura Walters is a Content Editor who joined Gardening Know How in 2021. With a BFA in Electronic Media from the University of Cincinnati, a certificate in Writing for Television from UCLA, and a background in documentary filmmaking and local news, Laura loves providing gardeners with all the know how they need to succeed, in an easy and entertaining format. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/inside-santas-real-garden/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/inside-santas-real-garden/ Reindeer Moss (Cladonia rangiferina) Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) Arctic Willow (Salix arctica) Dwarf Conifers Arctic Poppy (Papaver radicatum) Arctic Cotton Grass (Eriophorum angustifolium) Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/plant-these-6-trees-in-february/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/plant-these-6-trees-in-february/ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. Spengler currently splits her life between San Francisco and the French Basque Country, though she was raised in Alaska, giving her experience of gardening in a range of climates. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-ancient-design-rule-is-the-secret-to-perfectly-balanced-garden-borders/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-ancient-design-rule-is-the-secret-to-perfectly-balanced-garden-borders/ The Mona Lisa Factor What is the Golden Ratio? A Simple Approach to Visual Harmony Golden Rules for Gardening Putting This Ratio into Practice When to Break the Rules Other Ways to Use Numbers Finding Your Own Balance Golden Measuring Kit Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-common-kitchen-spice-is-a-universal-pest-deterrent-for-squirrels-slugs-wasps-ants-aphids-and-mo/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-common-kitchen-spice-is-a-universal-pest-deterrent-for-squirrels-slugs-wasps-ants-aphids-and-mo/ Why Cayenne Pepper Works The Right Way to Use Cayenne Pepper Cayenne Pepper Spray Dry Sprinkle Is Cayenne Pepper Safe For Pets? Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . 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Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/when-to-plant-hydrangeas-for-the-healthiest-plants-best-blooms/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/when-to-plant-hydrangeas-for-the-healthiest-plants-best-blooms/ Best Time to Plant Hydrangeas Second Best Time to Plant Hydrangeas Worst Time to Plant Hydrangeas Tips for Success Frequently Asked Questions Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. Hydrangea Cold Tolerance What Is Winter Kill? How to Prepare Hydrangeas for Winter Hydrangea Winter Care Winterizing Potted Hydrangeas Can I Prune Hydrangeas in Winter? https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/winter-is-the-most-important-time-to-clean-houseplant-leaves/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/winter-is-the-most-important-time-to-clean-houseplant-leaves/ Homemade Natural Leaf Shine Spray Get the Ingredients Why Cleaning Leaves Matters More in Winter How to Use My Indoor Plant Leaf Shine Spray – And How Often Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-created-a-forest-for-free/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-created-a-forest-for-free/ The Backstory Finding Free Trees to Plant Determine Which Trees are Native Learn From the Locals Select Trees to Propagate Methods to Create Your Forest Gather and Scatter Sticks in the Ground Berry Stratification Save Ill-Fated Saplings Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-essential-october-lawn-care-tasks-that-will-protect-and-rejuvenate-your-biggest-yard-asset-for-spr/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-essential-october-lawn-care-tasks-that-will-protect-and-rejuvenate-your-biggest-yard-asset-for-spr/ Remove Excess Leaves Aerate Your Lawn Overseeding Grass Late-Season Winterizer Fertilizer Winterize Lawn Irrigation Systems Don’t Forget… Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. When she’s not writing, Ciéra can be found getting incredibly excited when her small but ever-expanding garden shows more signs of growth. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-summer/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-summer/ Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/9-perfect-houseplants-to-brighten-your-entryway-and-welcome-guests/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/9-perfect-houseplants-to-brighten-your-entryway-and-welcome-guests/ For Good Fortune and Wealth For Purity and Clean Air For Warmth and Friendship For Elegant Low-Light Entryways Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/benny-blancos-garden-for-good-growing-veggies-with-a-purpose/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/benny-blancos-garden-for-good-growing-veggies-with-a-purpose/ Start with What Fits Your Space Choose Vegetables with Purpose Garden for Social Impact Quick Tips for Gardens of Any Size Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. When she’s not writing about the latest viral moment, she’s cultivating her love of gardening and bringing a storyteller’s eye to all things green and growing. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-know-what-to-do-with-old-plant-pots-5-ways-to-give-old-pots-a-new-lease-of-life/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-know-what-to-do-with-old-plant-pots-5-ways-to-give-old-pots-a-new-lease-of-life/ Recycle Plant Pots Use As Seed Starters Make a Bug Hotel Lug Garden Items Mosaics and Stepping Stones Don’t Forget… Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. 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Her previous roles include Senior Editor and Editor-at-Large for Ball Publishing. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-shrunk-my-lawn-to-grow-these-6-must-have-ground-covers/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-shrunk-my-lawn-to-grow-these-6-must-have-ground-covers/ Why Grow Ground Cover? My Must-Have Ground Covers Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/im-a-tree-expert/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/im-a-tree-expert/ Don’t Damage Roots Don’t Use Weed Barriers Don’t Pile Up Soil Don’t Build Too Close Don’t Mow Over Roots Don’t Mulch Up to the Trunk Don’t Go It Alone Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/is-your-garden-zone-a-lie-these-microclimate-factors-are-changing-everything/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/is-your-garden-zone-a-lie-these-microclimate-factors-are-changing-everything/ How Microclimates Affect Your Plants Common Microclimate Spots How to Map Your Own Garden Putting Your Knowledge to Work Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/meet-the-plucky-winter-herb-that-adds-amazing-flavor-to-your-cooking-when-other-herbs-die-back/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/meet-the-plucky-winter-herb-that-adds-amazing-flavor-to-your-cooking-when-other-herbs-die-back/ Why Grow Winter Savory How to Grow Winter Savory Culinary Uses for Winter Savory Winter Savory Essentials Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/recently-moved-to-a-new-growing-zone-a-garden-expert-shares-her-secrets-for-a-thriving-landscape-in-/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/recently-moved-to-a-new-growing-zone-a-garden-expert-shares-her-secrets-for-a-thriving-landscape-in-/ Starting a Garden After Moving More Surprises Related to Planting Zone Changes Growing Zone Changes: Tips for Gardeners Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-3-big-reasons-birds-arent-visiting-your-bird-bath/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-3-big-reasons-birds-arent-visiting-your-bird-bath/ Lack of Cleanliness Poor Location Wrong Color and Size of Bath Janey is a former assistant editor of the UK’s oldest gardening magazine, Amateur Gardening, where she worked for five years. For the last few years, she has also been writing and editing content for digital gardening brands GardeningEtc and Homes & Gardens. She’s taken part in a range of conservation and rewilding projects for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) as a way of exploring her horticultural horizons. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-unexpected-way-emily-in-paris-just-changed-your-winter-garden-goals/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-unexpected-way-emily-in-paris-just-changed-your-winter-garden-goals/ Start With Structure: Evergreens Are Everything Add Subtle Winter Blooms Embrace Topiary (Yes, Really) Style With Pots, Not Beds Accessories Matter (But Less Is More) Keep It Effortless Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. When she’s not writing about the latest viral moment, she’s cultivating her love of gardening and bringing a storyteller’s eye to all things green and growing. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/three-years-on-reese-witherspoons-rainbow-christmas-tree-is-still-the-most-joyful-holiday-decoration/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/three-years-on-reese-witherspoons-rainbow-christmas-tree-is-still-the-most-joyful-holiday-decoration/ Start With Winter-Hardy Color Build Color in Layers Add Rainbow Accents Without Overdoing It Create a Whimsical Focal Point Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. When she’s not writing about the latest viral moment, she’s cultivating her love of gardening and bringing a storyteller’s eye to all things green and growing. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/when-record-rain-exposed-a-drainage-problem-in-my-yard-these-easy-fixes-made-a-big-difference/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/when-record-rain-exposed-a-drainage-problem-in-my-yard-these-easy-fixes-made-a-big-difference/ Immediate Solutions to Redirect Water Long-Term Preventative Measures Allie Kerkhoff has been with Gardening Know How since 2020, working across direct sales, project management, and e-commerce. With a Master’s in Economics from the University of British Columbia and a background in strategic planning and revenue optimization, she helps support the business side of the site so our editorial team can keep writing and publishing great content. Though she’s relatively new to gardening, she loves learning from our community – and she’s slowly but surely turning her outdoor space into her own personal oasis! https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/10-plants-you-should-never-grow-near-hydrangeas/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/10-plants-you-should-never-grow-near-hydrangeas/ Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Laura Walters Content Editor https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/2-garden-jobs-you-cant-skip-before-september-ends-and-1-you-can-leave-until-spring/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/2-garden-jobs-you-cant-skip-before-september-ends-and-1-you-can-leave-until-spring/ Do Now: Plant Spring-Flowering Bulbs Do Now: Divide Perennials Leave Until Spring: Pruning Woody Shrubs Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. 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Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-tough-urban-trees-that-thrive-in-cities/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-tough-urban-trees-that-thrive-in-cities/ Top Urban Trees Willow Oak London Plane Tree Silver Linden Black Tupelo Red Maple More Tree Inspiration Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-winter-houseplant-care-mistakes-youre-probably-making-according-to-a-horticulturist/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-winter-houseplant-care-mistakes-youre-probably-making-according-to-a-horticulturist/ Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . Melanie has spent the last few years transforming her own garden, which is constantly evolving as a work in progress. 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Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/as-a-tree-expert-i-always-do-these-4-things-for-stunning-fall-color-on-japanese-maples/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/as-a-tree-expert-i-always-do-these-4-things-for-stunning-fall-color-on-japanese-maples/ DO Choose the Right Cultivar DO Plant in the Right Spot DO Water and Mulch DO Treat Pests and Diseases Quickly DON’T Fertilize in Fall DON’T Prune in Fall Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dark-and-moody-houseplants-are-trending-for-2026/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dark-and-moody-houseplants-are-trending-for-2026/ Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. His growing success shows that disability doesn’t have to stop you from your goals. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/david-beckhams-vegetable-garden-is-posh-perfection/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/david-beckhams-vegetable-garden-is-posh-perfection/ What’s Growing on David’s Plot? How to Grow a Garden like David’s Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. When she’s not writing, Ciéra can be found getting incredibly excited when her small but ever-expanding garden shows more signs of growth. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-clear-garden-leaves-yet-wait-for-this-exact-moment-to-get-maximum-benefits-for-plants-and-wildl/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-clear-garden-leaves-yet-wait-for-this-exact-moment-to-get-maximum-benefits-for-plants-and-wildl/ The Magic Number Who’s Sleeping in Your Leaf Litter? Nature’s Winter Jacket for Plants and Soil When You May Need to Break the Rule Tidy Gardener? There is a Compromise What Else You Can Do Pre-Spring Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager Benefits Of Mulching In Fall Problems With Mulching in the Fall Timing Tips For Fall Mulching Plants You Shouldn’t Mulch In Fall Frequently Asked Questions Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/gardeners-beware-these-6-plants-attract-japanese-beetles/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/gardeners-beware-these-6-plants-attract-japanese-beetles/ What Are Japanese Beetles and What’s Their Damage? What Attracts Japanese Beetles? Plants Japanese Beetles Love & Savvy Swaps Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. 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She’s taken part in a range of conservation and rewilding projects for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) as a way of exploring her horticultural horizons. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/hellebore-leaf-spot/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/hellebore-leaf-spot/ What Should I Look For? How Do I Save My Hellebores? How Do I Stop the Disease Spreading? Can I Protect My Plants Long-Term? Prune Harshly Mulch Generously Improve Airflow Water Carefully Grow Considerately What if My Plant Is Heavily Infected? Are Some Varieties More Resistant? Emma is an avid gardener and has worked in media for over 25 years. Previously editor of Modern Gardens magazine, she regularly writes for the Royal Horticultural Society. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-when-to-prune-ornamental-cherry-trees-according-to-experts/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-when-to-prune-ornamental-cherry-trees-according-to-experts/ Do You Need to Prune Ornamental Cherry Trees? When to Prune Ornamental Cherry Trees How to Prune Ornamental Cherry Trees Frequently Asked Questions Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-finally-decided-to-declutter-my-shed-and-the-four/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-finally-decided-to-declutter-my-shed-and-the-four/ The Four-Box Method Brilliant Organizing Tools for Your Shed Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/spectacular-early-blooming-shrubs-6-sparkling-spring-flowering-bushes/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/spectacular-early-blooming-shrubs-6-sparkling-spring-flowering-bushes/ Sunshine Forsythia Wentworth Viburnum Nuccio’s Bella Rossa Camellia New Jersey Tea Mount Airy Fothergilla Star Magnolia Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/stanley-tuccis-city-garden-is-proof-you-can-grow-chef/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/stanley-tuccis-city-garden-is-proof-you-can-grow-chef/ Choose Pots and Containers Thoughtfully Pick Plants that Reflect Tucci’s Ingredient Focus Design for Access and Ease Grow with the City Rhythm Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. When she’s not writing about the latest viral moment, she’s cultivating her love of gardening and bringing a storyteller’s eye to all things green and growing. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/stop-hoses-from-cracking-in-the-cold-heres-what-you-need-to-do-now-to-protect-them-this-winter/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/stop-hoses-from-cracking-in-the-cold-heres-what-you-need-to-do-now-to-protect-them-this-winter/ Best Way to Protect a Hose in Winter How to Store a Hose Outdoors Don’t Forget the Faucet! What If I Live Somewhere Warm? Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-4-february-gardening-jobs-will-set-you-up-for-a-successful-year/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-4-february-gardening-jobs-will-set-you-up-for-a-successful-year/ Pre-Season Prune Start Clearing Dead Stems Good Waste-Gatherers Weed Like You Mean It Mulch Borders For an Easy Life Must-Have Mulching Tools Emma is an avid gardener and has worked in media for over 25 years. Previously editor of Modern Gardens magazine, she regularly writes for the Royal Horticultural Society. She loves to garden hand-in-hand with nature and her garden is full of bees, butterflies and birds as well as cottage-garden blooms. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-6-fast-growing-trees-make-beautiful-privacy-fences/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-6-fast-growing-trees-make-beautiful-privacy-fences/ American Arborvitae Eastern Red Cedar Crepe Myrtle Southern Wax Myrtle Carolina Cherry Laurel Leyland Cypress Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-organic-japanese-beetle-grub-control-is-flying-off-the-shelves/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-organic-japanese-beetle-grub-control-is-flying-off-the-shelves/ What Is Milky Spore? Pros & Cons of Milky Spore What to Use Instead Laura Walters is a Content Editor who joined Gardening Know How in 2021. With a BFA in Electronic Media from the University of Cincinnati, a certificate in Writing for Television from UCLA, and a background in documentary filmmaking and local news, Laura loves providing gardeners with all the know how they need to succeed, in an easy and entertaining format. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/want-dazzling-azaleas-and-rhododendrons-next-spring-do-these-3-fall-tasks/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/want-dazzling-azaleas-and-rhododendrons-next-spring-do-these-3-fall-tasks/ Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. Before this, Kathleen worked for almost a decade as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Dayton, Ohio. The Huffman Prairie is one of her favorite places to explore native plants and get inspired. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/why-choose-plugs-for-plants-3-benefits-of-using-plug-plants-for-beds-baskets-and-edibles/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/why-choose-plugs-for-plants-3-benefits-of-using-plug-plants-for-beds-baskets-and-edibles/ Great for Space Saving Help to Save You Time Allow for Wider Variety FAQs Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. Janey Goulding Content Editor https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-longest/ Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-longest/ Longest-Living Perennials Peonies Daylilies Daffodils Hostas Roses Baptisia Hellebores Iris Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/a-garden-designer-shares-the-secret-to-the-stunning-trellising-in-abigail-spencers-spanish/ Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/a-garden-designer-shares-the-secret-to-the-stunning-trellising-in-abigail-spencers-spanish/ Start With the Structure (Seriously, This Is Not Decorative) Choose Plants That Love to Climb (and Show Off) Choosing Climbers With Impact Train and Maintain the Growth Avoid These Common Vertical-Garden Mistakes Quick Tips for Trellis Training Best Climbers by Sun Exposure Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/bring-autumn-indoors-these-7-stunning-houseplants-add-instant-fall-color-to-your-home/ Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/bring-autumn-indoors-these-7-stunning-houseplants-add-instant-fall-color-to-your-home/ Oxalis Iresine Bloodleaf Anthurium Red Veined Nerve Plant Chinese Evergreen Croton Polka Dot Begonia Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/confused-about-pruners-these-are-the-only-3-types-you-really-need/ Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/confused-about-pruners-these-are-the-only-3-types-you-really-need/ Bypass Pruners Bypass Pruner Picks Anvil Pruners Anvil Pruner Picks Loppers Lopper Picks Other Pruning Tools You May Need Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . 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Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/cut-flower-garden-for-beginners-8-easy-decorative-floral-plants-for-newbies-to-grow/ Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/cut-flower-garden-for-beginners-8-easy-decorative-floral-plants-for-newbies-to-grow/ Bachelor’s Buttons Cosmos Dahlias Gladiolus Marigolds Scabiosa Sunflowers Zinnias Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/discover-your-birth-month-rose/ Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/discover-your-birth-month-rose/ Your Birth Month Rose January – Golden Celebration February – Olivia Rose Austin March – Virginia Rose April – Zephirine Drouhin May – Coral Knock Out® Shrub Rose June – Carolina Rose (Rosa carolina) July – Mister Lincoln Hybrid Tea Rose August – Yves Piaget September – Rugosa Rose October – Ballerina Rose November – Sunbelt® Polar Express December – Paint the Town Shrub Rose Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic! https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/ditch-the-fresh-flowers-this-valentines-day-gift-a-lego-botanicals-bouquet-that-will-last-forever/ Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/ditch-the-fresh-flowers-this-valentines-day-gift-a-lego-botanicals-bouquet-that-will-last-forever/ LEGO Flower Bouquets Beautiful Plants Build Your Own Bouquet Classic Valentine’s Day Gifts Vases for LEGO Flowers Allie Kerkhoff has been with Gardening Know How since 2020, working across direct sales, project management, and e-commerce. With a Master’s in Economics from the University of British Columbia and a background in strategic planning and revenue optimization, she helps support the business side of the site so our editorial team can keep writing and publishing great content. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-overthink-bird-feeding-in-winter/ Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-overthink-bird-feeding-in-winter/ Key Bird Feeding Ingredients Sunflower Seeds Peanuts Suet Mealworms Nyjer Thistle Seed Natural Foraging Options Stock Up On Bird Feeding Essentials Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. When she’s not writing, Ciéra can be found getting incredibly excited when her small but ever-expanding garden shows more signs of growth. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/firefighters-warn-this-live-christmas-tree-mistake-can-be-deadly/ Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/firefighters-warn-this-live-christmas-tree-mistake-can-be-deadly/ The Real Reasons Real Christmas Trees Catch Fire Dryness Old or Damaged Lights Open Flames or Heat Sources Not Watering Enough How to Reduce the Risk of Fire Shop Christmas Tree Watering Solutions Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/grow-lights/ Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/grow-lights/ The Light Spectrum Types of Grow Lights LED (Light Emitting Diodes) Fluorescent Lights HID (High Intensity Discharge) Incandescent Lights How to Use Grow Lights Our Recommendations The only child of a horticulturist and an English teacher, Liz Baessler was destined to become a gardening editor. She has been with Gardening Know how since 2015, and a Senior Editor since 2020. She holds a BA in English from Brandeis University and an MA in English from the University of Geneva, Switzerland. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/herb-hanging-basket-ideas-8-best-plants-for-long/ Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/herb-hanging-basket-ideas-8-best-plants-for-long/ Choosing The Best Herbs For Hanging Baskets Creeping Thyme Greek Oregano Lavender Marjoram Nasturtium Parsley Purple Sage Scented Pelargonium Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-often-to-water-seedlings-the-best-schedule-for-healthy-growth/ Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-often-to-water-seedlings-the-best-schedule-for-healthy-growth/ How Often to Water Seedlings at Different Stages Stage 1 – Germination Stage 2 – Seedling Development Stage 3 – Hardening Off Best Watering Method for Seedlings How Much To Water Seedlings Each Session? Signs of Over and Underwatering What Affects Watering Frequency? Should Watering Change as Seedlings Grow Larger? Does the Type of Seedling Affect Watering Needs? 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Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/whimsical-spontaneous-and-quietly-beautiful/ Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/whimsical-spontaneous-and-quietly-beautiful/ Why Mismatched Vases Work What Kendall’s Vases Say About Her Style Shop Stunning Vases Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. When she’s not writing, Ciéra can be found getting incredibly excited when her small but ever-expanding garden shows more signs of growth. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/why-robert-irwins-cute-cactus-moment-has-gardeners-reaching-for-something-spiky/ Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/why-robert-irwins-cute-cactus-moment-has-gardeners-reaching-for-something-spiky/ Time to Hug a Cactus Choose the Right Cactus for You Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/winterizer-fertilizer-explained-do-you-really-need-it-for-a-flourishing-lawn/ Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/winterizer-fertilizer-explained-do-you-really-need-it-for-a-flourishing-lawn/ What is Winterizer Fertilizer? Should I Use It? Best Types How to Use Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. Before this, Kathleen worked for almost a decade as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Dayton, Ohio. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/zinnias-on-repeat-10-glorious-cut-and-come/ Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/zinnias-on-repeat-10-glorious-cut-and-come/ The Growing Basics Harvesting Zinnias for Floral Arrangements Extending Vase Life Best Cut-Flower Zinnias to Grow Ellen Wells is a horticultural communications consultant with 30 years of experience writing about all aspects of the gardening world. She has worked for many of horticulture’s biggest brand names, writing blog posts, articles, press releases, and design and instructional pieces. Her previous roles include Senior Editor and Editor-at-Large for Ball Publishing. Ellen is based in New England where she gardens in Zone 7a. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-things-most-gardeners-forget-about-in-september/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-things-most-gardeners-forget-about-in-september/ Step Away From the Pruners Plant Fall-Blooming Perennials Leave the Leaves Set Up a Water Source Steer Clear of Tropical Milkweed Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-best-vegetables-to-plant-in-march-sow-outdoors-inside-for-a-longer-harvest/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-best-vegetables-to-plant-in-march-sow-outdoors-inside-for-a-longer-harvest/ Vegetables to Plant Outside in March Vegetables to Start Inside in March Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-fabulous-flower-seeds-to-plant-in-july/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-fabulous-flower-seeds-to-plant-in-july/ Sunflowers Zinnias Marigolds Calendula Sweet Alyssum Sweet Pea Poppies Flax Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-native-flowers-to-sow-in-october-for-effortless-color-and-happy-pollinators/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-native-flowers-to-sow-in-october-for-effortless-color-and-happy-pollinators/ Cardinal Flower Coneflower Foxglove Beardtongue Blue Vervain Black-Eyed Susan Swamp Milkweed Bee Balm Common Blanket Flower Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-vegetables-to-plant-in-september-for-a-harvest-that-lasts-from-fall-through-spring/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-vegetables-to-plant-in-september-for-a-harvest-that-lasts-from-fall-through-spring/ Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. When she’s not writing, Ciéra can be found getting incredibly excited when her small but ever-expanding garden shows more signs of growth. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/as-an-indoor-gardening-expert-i-do-these-7-things-every-fall-to-save-my-houseplants-from-seasonal-st/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/as-an-indoor-gardening-expert-i-do-these-7-things-every-fall-to-save-my-houseplants-from-seasonal-st/ Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. His growing success shows that disability doesn’t have to stop you from your goals. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/craving-color-theres-still-time-to-plant-these-10-shade/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/craving-color-theres-still-time-to-plant-these-10-shade/ 10 Flower Bulbs for Shade to Plant Now Snowdrops Winter Aconite Siberian Squill Glory-of-the-Snow Wood Anemone Spanish Bluebells Bird-in-a-Bush Spring Snowflake Trout Lily Camas When It’s Too Late to Plant Bulbs (and When It’s Not) Tips for Late Bulb Planting Bulb Planting Essentials Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dwarf-dahlias-7-varieties-of-brilliant-blooms-best-suited-for-containers-and-small-gardens/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dwarf-dahlias-7-varieties-of-brilliant-blooms-best-suited-for-containers-and-small-gardens/ ‘Sunshine’ ‘Stacy Rachelle’ ‘Scura’ ‘Yankee Doodle Dandy’ ‘Pianella’ ’Happy Days’ ‘Omo’ Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/exploding-trees-this-weird-winter-phenomenon-may-sound-scary-but-this-other-problem-is-actually-wors/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/exploding-trees-this-weird-winter-phenomenon-may-sound-scary-but-this-other-problem-is-actually-wors/ Frost Cracking Explained The Real Tree Danger in Winter What To Do Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. Before this, Kathleen worked for almost a decade as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Dayton, Ohio. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/fall-fruit-cane-berry-and-currant-planting/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/fall-fruit-cane-berry-and-currant-planting/ Raspberries Blackberries Boysenberries Blueberries Currants Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/grow-these-6-fragrant-native-plants-for-low-maintenance-pollinator-friendly-flowers-and-shrubs-to-fi/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/grow-these-6-fragrant-native-plants-for-low-maintenance-pollinator-friendly-flowers-and-shrubs-to-fi/ Native Sage Common Milkweed Fringe Tree Sweetbay Magnolia Mountain Laurel Wild Bergamot Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-reuse-plastic-in-your-garden-9-clever-ways-to-keep-waste-out-of-the-landfill/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-reuse-plastic-in-your-garden-9-clever-ways-to-keep-waste-out-of-the-landfill/ Ways to Reuse Plastic in the Garden Turn an old tote into a greenhouse Save on soil with recycled pot fillers Start seeds sustainably Protect plants with bubble wrap Let old water bottles water your plants Give herbs an early start Feed the birds Start seeds in single-use coffee pods Move plants without the mess Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/humidity-is-the-secret-to-thriving-winter-houseplants/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/humidity-is-the-secret-to-thriving-winter-houseplants/ Humidity for Houseplants Method #1 Method #2 Method #3 Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. Before this, Kathleen worked for almost a decade as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Dayton, Ohio. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-cant-wait-to-try-martha-stewarts-garlic-growing-secret/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-cant-wait-to-try-martha-stewarts-garlic-growing-secret/ Martha’s Garlic Planting Secret Why is Fall the Best Time to Plant Garlic? How Do I Plant Garlic? Caring for Garlic Through Winter Garlic Planting Essentials Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-tried-the-viral-hack-that-turns-fallen-leaves-into-spooky-halloween-ghosts-its-perfect-for-last/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-tried-the-viral-hack-that-turns-fallen-leaves-into-spooky-halloween-ghosts-its-perfect-for-last/ What You Will Need How To Make Your Leaf Ghosts Peel, Peel, Peel! Get Creative Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-was-skeptical-about-pamela-andersons-quirky-gardening-ritual/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-was-skeptical-about-pamela-andersons-quirky-gardening-ritual/ Why Pamela Anderson Reads to Her Garden Do Plants Actually Respond to Voices? The Real Benefit: Attention and Consistency Mindful Alternatives If Talking Feels Awkward Create a Ritual, Not a Performance So, Should You Read to Your Plants? Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/is-your-plant-dying-or-just-taking-a-nap-5-signs-plants-are-dormant/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/is-your-plant-dying-or-just-taking-a-nap-5-signs-plants-are-dormant/ Bare Stems or Leaf Drop with Flexible Growth No New Growth But Roots Still Healthy Slowdown Matches Season or Light Conditions Leaf Discoloration That’s Even, Not Patchy Slow Revival When Conditions Improve Janey is a former assistant editor of the UK’s oldest gardening magazine, Amateur Gardening, where she worked for five years. For the last few years, she has also been writing and editing content for digital gardening brands GardeningEtc and Homes & Gardens. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/kris-jenners-dreamy-garland-is-pure-winter-wonderland-magic/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/kris-jenners-dreamy-garland-is-pure-winter-wonderland-magic/ Why a Garland Is Kris’s Signature Move Picking the Right Garland for Your Home Fresh Garlands Faux Garlands Styling Garland Kris-Style (All Around the House) Mix Fresh + Faux for Longevity Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. When she’s not writing about the latest viral moment, she’s cultivating her love of gardening and bringing a storyteller’s eye to all things green and growing. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/most-gardeners-make-these-3-seed-ordering-mistakes-in-january/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/most-gardeners-make-these-3-seed-ordering-mistakes-in-january/ Ordering Way Too Much Ignoring the Facts Misunderstanding Buzzwords Shop Your Own Inventory First Ready to Buy? We Recommend These Great Sellers Shop Seed Starting Essentials Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/should-you-use-banana-peel-water-for-plants-we-looked-into-the-science-behind-this-viral-internet-ha/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/should-you-use-banana-peel-water-for-plants-we-looked-into-the-science-behind-this-viral-internet-ha/ What is Banana Peel Water? Does Banana Peel Water Work? Alternative to Banana Peel Water for Plants Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. Before this, Kathleen worked for almost a decade as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Dayton, Ohio. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-january-edition-your-month-in-the-garden/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-january-edition-your-month-in-the-garden/ Welcome to The January Edition , an expert-curated collection of inspiring features to help you start the gardening year strong. Winter is an important time for planning: its sparseness allows you to assess your garden’s structure and see where your efforts will matter most. At the same time, the new planting season is just around the corner, and many flowers and vegetables can be started from seed right now. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-secret-to-jennifer-garners-stunning-holiday-wreath-is-already-in-your-garden/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-secret-to-jennifer-garners-stunning-holiday-wreath-is-already-in-your-garden/ Start with a Sturdy Base Gather Greenery from your Garden Layer and Secure Add Garden-Inspired Decorative Elements Preserve Freshness Celebrate Your Garden in Every Wreath Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. When she’s not writing about the latest viral moment, she’s cultivating her love of gardening and bringing a storyteller’s eye to all things green and growing. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-7-quick-winter-garden-jobs-will-save-you-40-hours-in-spring/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-7-quick-winter-garden-jobs-will-save-you-40-hours-in-spring/ Do a Final Debris Cleanup Water Plants Deeply Clean and Sharpen Your Tools Inventory and Order Seeds Organize Your Shed Tackle Lawn Chores Make Repairs Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-bold-new-hydrangea-is-the-unexpected-it-plant-of-2026/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-bold-new-hydrangea-is-the-unexpected-it-plant-of-2026/ A Very Special Limited-Edition A Garden Border Hero Something For Everyone Hydrangea Care Essentials Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-hot-and-cold-color-trick-magically-makes-small-yards-feel-10-feet-longer/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-hot-and-cold-color-trick-magically-makes-small-yards-feel-10-feet-longer/ Can Color Make a Garden Longer? Front Row Energy Cool Blue Horizons Your Quick Color To-Do List Hot and Cold Tricks with Lighting Other Ways to Stretch Yard Space Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/turn-your-garden-into-a-gym-these-6-pieces-of-outdoor-exercise-equipment-will-help-you-crush-your-fi/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/turn-your-garden-into-a-gym-these-6-pieces-of-outdoor-exercise-equipment-will-help-you-crush-your-fi/ Laura Walters is a Content Editor who joined Gardening Know How in 2021. With a BFA in Electronic Media from the University of Cincinnati, a certificate in Writing for Television from UCLA, and a background in documentary filmmaking and local news, Laura loves providing gardeners with all the know how they need to succeed, in an easy and entertaining format. Laura lives in Southwest Ohio, where she’s been gardening for ten years, and she spends her summers on a lake in Northern Michigan. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/2-tasks-i-never-skip-before-storing-garden-tools-for-winter-to-keep-them-in-tip/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/2-tasks-i-never-skip-before-storing-garden-tools-for-winter-to-keep-them-in-tip/ Why Winter Prep Matters Must-Do Tasks for Tools Tips for Tool Storage Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/4-small-ornamental-trees-you-can-grow-indoors-to-turn-your-home-into-a-mini-forest/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/4-small-ornamental-trees-you-can-grow-indoors-to-turn-your-home-into-a-mini-forest/ Benefits of Growing Trees Indoors Best Ornamental Trees to Grow Indoors Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-free-magic-mulch-materials-that-will-transform-your-garden-per-an-eco/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-free-magic-mulch-materials-that-will-transform-your-garden-per-an-eco/ Leaf mold (or leaves) Homemade compost Chop and drop Wondrous wood chips Locally-sourced materials Kim Stoddart is a multi award-winning UK journalist and leading authority on climate change resilient gardening, particularly home food growing. She is the author of The Climate Change Resilient Vegetable Garden and co-author of The Climate Change Garden, as well as the editor of the world’s oldest gardening magazine, Amateur Gardening, which was founded in 1884. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-heat/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-heat/ Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. Laura Walters Content Editor https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-plants-that-give-garden-soil-a-boost-after-summer/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-plants-that-give-garden-soil-a-boost-after-summer/ Crimson Clover Hairy Vetch Oats Cowpea Winter Rye Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-deer/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-deer/ What Deer Don’t Like 7 Spring Bulbs That Are Deer-Resistant Daffodils Spanish Bluebells Crocus Allium (Allium spp.) Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis) Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) Crown Imperial Fritillaria (Fritillaria imperialis) Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-ways-to-help-pollinators-during-a-heat-wave-create-an-oasis-for-bees-butterflies-more/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-ways-to-help-pollinators-during-a-heat-wave-create-an-oasis-for-bees-butterflies-more/ Use Bee Cups Offer Butterfly Puddle Stations Put Up A Hummingbird Feeder Provide Shady Areas Keep Beds Continuously Blooming Open A Pollinator Hotel Or Bee House Avoid Pesticides Water Plants In The Evening And Use Drought-Tolerant Species Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/are-poinsettias-poisonous-to-cats-what-you-need-to-know-for-happy-healthy-felines/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/are-poinsettias-poisonous-to-cats-what-you-need-to-know-for-happy-healthy-felines/ Are Poinsettia Plants Poisonous? Why the Confusion? What if a Cat Eats It? Which Plants Do Cause Distress? After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a degree in English, Susan pursued a career in communications. In addition, she wrote garden articles for magazines and authored a newspaper gardening column for many years. She contributed South-Central regional gardening columns for four years to Lowes.com. While living in Oklahoma, she served as a master gardener for 17 years. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/best-dahlias-for-containers-try-these-9-beautiful-waterlily-pompon-anemones-and-ball-varieties-for-p/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/best-dahlias-for-containers-try-these-9-beautiful-waterlily-pompon-anemones-and-ball-varieties-for-p/ ‘Bishop of Llandaff’ ‘Gallery’ Series ‘Happy Days Mix’ ‘Impression’ Series ‘Karma Sangria’ ‘Melody Mambo’ ‘Park Princess’ ‘Totally Tangerine’ ‘Waltzing Mathilda’ Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager What Dahlias Need in Fall Why Not Leave Tubers in Ground? When it’s Safe to Leave Tubers When it’s Better to Lift What to Remember if You Lift Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/daisy-edgar/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/daisy-edgar/ Start with Reliable White Winter Bloomers Use Evergreens as the Backdrop Containers Make Winter Gardening Easier Think in Layers, Not Color Explosions Keep Winter Flowers Happy (and Alive) Bring Winter Whites Indoors Let Winter Be Quiet (That’s the Point) Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/expert-reveals-her-top-tips-for-transplanting-peonies-with-ease/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/expert-reveals-her-top-tips-for-transplanting-peonies-with-ease/ What My First Peony Taught Me Reasons To Transplant Peonies Best Time To Transplant Peonies Transplanting Peonies the Right Way When You Should See Signs of Success Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Laura Walters Content Editor Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/gardeners-have-used-this-tool-since-roman-times-but-not-many-know-about-it-today/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/gardeners-have-used-this-tool-since-roman-times-but-not-many-know-about-it-today/ What Is a Dibble? How to Use a Dibble Different Types of Dibbles Laura Walters is a Content Editor who joined Gardening Know How in 2021. With a BFA in Electronic Media from the University of Cincinnati, a certificate in Writing for Television from UCLA, and a background in documentary filmmaking and local news, Laura loves providing gardeners with all the know how they need to succeed, in an easy and entertaining format. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/give-your-herbs-a-haircut-6-aromatic-edibles-that-benefit-from-snipping-in-summer-why-trimming-the-h/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/give-your-herbs-a-haircut-6-aromatic-edibles-that-benefit-from-snipping-in-summer-why-trimming-the-h/ Basil Common Thyme Lemon Balm Oregano Sage Spearmint FAQs After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a degree in English, Susan pursued a career in communications. In addition, she wrote garden articles for magazines and authored a newspaper gardening column for many years. She contributed South-Central regional gardening columns for four years to Lowes.com. While living in Oklahoma, she served as a master gardener for 17 years. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-long-do-strawberries-take-to-grow-plus-tips-for-a-faster-fruit-harvest/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-long-do-strawberries-take-to-grow-plus-tips-for-a-faster-fruit-harvest/ Strawberry Growth How Long Do Strawberries Take To Grow? Factors That Affect Growth Time Tips For Faster Growth Frequently Asked Questions Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-get-meghan-markles-elegant-holiday-look-without-the-royal-budget/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-get-meghan-markles-elegant-holiday-look-without-the-royal-budget/ Elegant Herbs Textured Foliage Charming Pots Thoughtful Details Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. When she’s not writing about the latest viral moment, she’s cultivating her love of gardening and bringing a storyteller’s eye to all things green and growing. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-prevent-mosquitoes-in-bird-baths/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-prevent-mosquitoes-in-bird-baths/ Mosquito Life Cycle Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. Before this, Kathleen worked for almost a decade as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Dayton, Ohio. The Huffman Prairie is one of her favorite places to explore native plants and get inspired. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-asked-5-horticulturists-which-fertilizers-are-best-for-fall-and-heres-what-these-experts-use/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-asked-5-horticulturists-which-fertilizers-are-best-for-fall-and-heres-what-these-experts-use/ How Is Fertilizing in the Fall Different to Other Times of Year? 5 of the Best Fall Fertilizers, According to Experts Overall Verdict Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-turned-old-teacups-into-adorable-bird-feeders/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-turned-old-teacups-into-adorable-bird-feeders/ Old Teacups = Cute Bird Feeders What You Will Need What You Need to Do Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/is-sourdough-starter-the-secret-to-supercharging-your-compost-pile/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/is-sourdough-starter-the-secret-to-supercharging-your-compost-pile/ Why Use Sourdough in Compost? Does Science Back the Hype? What Could it Do for Your Pile? Any Snags to Watch For? Doing it the Smart Way Other Tricks to Jazz Up Compost Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/love-the-look-of-roses-but-not-the-hassle-of-growing-them-plant-one-of-these-5-flowers-that-look-lik/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/love-the-look-of-roses-but-not-the-hassle-of-growing-them-plant-one-of-these-5-flowers-that-look-lik/ Flowers Like Roses, but Nicer Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/stockpile-these-6-must-have-plants-now/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/stockpile-these-6-must-have-plants-now/ Why Are These Plants So Cheap? Our Pick of the Best Bargains Roses Peonies Daylilies Hostas Red Hot Pokers Sea Hollies The Added Benefits Emma is an avid gardener and has worked in media for over 25 years. Previously editor of Modern Gardens magazine, she regularly writes for the Royal Horticultural Society. She loves to garden hand-in-hand with nature and her garden is full of bees, butterflies and birds as well as cottage-garden blooms. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-best-amazon-prime-day-pest-control-picks/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-best-amazon-prime-day-pest-control-picks/ Mosquito Control Deals Outdoor Insect Control Deals Indoor Insect Control Deals Animal Pest Control Deals Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. Before this, Kathleen worked for almost a decade as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Dayton, Ohio. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-best-time-to-plant-garlic-by-zone-and-why-timing-is-everything/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-best-time-to-plant-garlic-by-zone-and-why-timing-is-everything/ Zones 1‑3 Zones 4-6 Zones 7-9 Zones 10-11 Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. His growing success shows that disability doesn’t have to stop you from your goals. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-deadly-draft-zone-how-to-find-the-hidden-cold-spots-quietly-killing-your-tropical-plants/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-deadly-draft-zone-how-to-find-the-hidden-cold-spots-quietly-killing-your-tropical-plants/ Spotting the Signs of Draft Damage Common Drafty Danger Zones Simple Ways to Detect Hidden Drafts Blocking Drafts without Major Work When to Just Relocate the Plant Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-7-plants-should-never-be-pruned-in-january/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-7-plants-should-never-be-pruned-in-january/ Forsythia Lilacs Rhododendron Bigleaf Hydrangea Lavender Boxwood Peaches Is January Pruning Ever Okay? Shop Winter Pruning Essentials The only child of a horticulturist and an English teacher, Liz Baessler was destined to become a gardening editor. She has been with Gardening Know how since 2015, and a Senior Editor since 2020. She holds a BA in English from Brandeis University and an MA in English from the University of Geneva, Switzerland. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-8-heaven/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-8-heaven/ Sweet Box Winter Daphne Winter-Flowering Mahonia Juniper Mexican Orange Blossom Japanese Skimmia Scotch Pine True Firs Tree and Shrub Essentials Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-rare-houseplants-are-on-every-collectors-christmas-wishlist-heres-where-to-find-them/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-rare-houseplants-are-on-every-collectors-christmas-wishlist-heres-where-to-find-them/ Philodendron Birkin Monstera Burle Marx Flame Monstera Thai Constellation Alocasia ‘Dragon’ Hoya Linearis Philodendron Gloriosum Anthurium Clarinervium Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-popular-shrub-is-hugely-invasive-if-you-get-it-wrong/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-popular-shrub-is-hugely-invasive-if-you-get-it-wrong/ Unexpectedly Invasive Alternative Options How to Grow a Butterfly Bush Safely Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/26-basic-gardening-terms-every-beginner-should-know-before-picking-up-a-shovel/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/26-basic-gardening-terms-every-beginner-should-know-before-picking-up-a-shovel/ Plant Life Cycles & Growth Soil, Nutrients & Structure Planting & Maintenance Climate, Zones & Placement After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a degree in English, Susan pursued a career in communications. In addition, she wrote garden articles for magazines and authored a newspaper gardening column for many years. She contributed South-Central regional gardening columns for four years to Lowes.com. While living in Oklahoma, she served as a master gardener for 17 years. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/6-hardy-perennials-to-plant-in-february/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/6-hardy-perennials-to-plant-in-february/ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. Spengler currently splits her life between San Francisco and the French Basque Country, though she was raised in Alaska, giving her experience of gardening in a range of climates. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-hardy-herbs-to-plant-in-fall-for-fuss/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-hardy-herbs-to-plant-in-fall-for-fuss/ Rosemary Thyme Sage Chives Parsley Mint Cilantro Oregano Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/attract-more-pollinators-8-best-nectar/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/attract-more-pollinators-8-best-nectar/ Bee Balm Cardinal Flower Foxgloves Goldenrod Milkweed Purple Coneflower Verbena Yarrow Other Pollinator Garden Ideas Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/ditch-the-toxic-plants-4-pet/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/ditch-the-toxic-plants-4-pet/ Plant Toxicity in Pets Pet-Safe Plants Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. Before this, Kathleen worked for almost a decade as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Dayton, Ohio. The Huffman Prairie is one of her favorite places to explore native plants and get inspired. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-deadhead-these-3-plants-if-you-want-to-help-migrating-hummingbirds-in-late-summer/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-deadhead-these-3-plants-if-you-want-to-help-migrating-hummingbirds-in-late-summer/ Beardtongue (Penstemon) Monarda Cardinal Flower Janey is a former assistant editor of the UK’s oldest gardening magazine, Amateur Gardening, where she worked for five years. For the last few years, she has also been writing and editing content for digital gardening brands GardeningEtc and Homes & Gardens. She’s taken part in a range of conservation and rewilding projects for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) as a way of exploring her horticultural horizons. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/elevate-your-flower-power-10-best-flowers-for-hanging-baskets/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/elevate-your-flower-power-10-best-flowers-for-hanging-baskets/ Fuchsia Calibrachoa Impatiens Geraniums (Pelargoniums) Sweet Alyssum Chrysanthemums Petunias Lobelia Trailing Verbena Osteospermum (African Daisies) Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/homemade-deer-repellent-3-simple-spray-recipes-to-keep-plants-safe-from-hungry-wildlife/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/homemade-deer-repellent-3-simple-spray-recipes-to-keep-plants-safe-from-hungry-wildlife/ How Homemade Deer Repellent Works Deer Repellent Recipes How to Use Other Tricks to Try Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-grow-a-shirley-temple-peony/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-grow-a-shirley-temple-peony/ ‘Shirley Temple’ Peony Care Problems, Pests & Diseases Pruning Propagation Frequently Asked Questions Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/im-a-professional-chef-and-gardening-writer/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/im-a-professional-chef-and-gardening-writer/ Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/im-a-professional-garden-writer-and-these-are-my-6-must-have-vining-plants/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/im-a-professional-garden-writer-and-these-are-my-6-must-have-vining-plants/ My Favorite Perennial Vining & Climbing Plants Avoiding the Thugs After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a degree in English, Susan pursued a career in communications. In addition, she wrote garden articles for magazines and authored a newspaper gardening column for many years. She contributed South-Central regional gardening columns for four years to Lowes.com. While living in Oklahoma, she served as a master gardener for 17 years. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/is-rice-water-the-secret-to-stronger-plants-expert-digs-into-different-cooking-waters-reveals-which-/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/is-rice-water-the-secret-to-stronger-plants-expert-digs-into-different-cooking-waters-reveals-which-/ What Is Rice Water? Benefits of Rice Water for Plants Potential Risks How to Use Rice Water Other Alternatives Cooking Water Plant Food Recipe Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/martha-stewarts-living-garden-maze-is-easy-to-recreate/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/martha-stewarts-living-garden-maze-is-easy-to-recreate/ Garden Border Maze Wildflower Maze Sweetcorn Maze Lawn Maze Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/4-best-types-of-fir-trees-to-fill-your-winter-garden-with-gorgeous-green-foliage/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/4-best-types-of-fir-trees-to-fill-your-winter-garden-with-gorgeous-green-foliage/ What Are Fir Trees? Unique Features of Fir Trees Different Types of Fir Trees Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/4-best-types-of-full-shade-grass-that-thrive-in-even-the-darkest-corners/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/4-best-types-of-full-shade-grass-that-thrive-in-even-the-darkest-corners/ Best Grass for Full Shade Tips for Growing Grass in Full Shade Grass Alternatives for Shady Areas Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-best-ways-to-get-rid-of-leaves-without-a-rake/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-best-ways-to-get-rid-of-leaves-without-a-rake/ Aching from Raking No-Rake Options for Fall Leaf Cleanup Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/9-expert-gardening-techniques-you-should-master-in-2025-to-raise-your-growing-game/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/9-expert-gardening-techniques-you-should-master-in-2025-to-raise-your-growing-game/ Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Melanie Griffiths Editor in Chief https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/evict-moles-from-your-yard-with-these-3-non/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/evict-moles-from-your-yard-with-these-3-non/ Mole Deterrents That Aren’t Up to Snuff How to Get Rid of Moles for Good The Coffee Can Method The Shovel Method The Hose Method How Well Do These Methods Work? The only child of a horticulturist and an English teacher, Liz Baessler was destined to become a gardening editor. She has been with Gardening Know how since 2015, and a Senior Editor since 2020. She holds a BA in English from Brandeis University and an MA in English from the University of Geneva, Switzerland. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/germinating-seeds-in-paper-towel-the-easy-no/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/germinating-seeds-in-paper-towel-the-easy-no/ Paper Towel Method Explained How to Germinate Seeds in a Paper Towel​ Prepare Growing Container Add Seeds Check Growing Conditions Monitor Seeds Transplant Seeds Mold on Germinating Seeds in Paper Towel​ Can You Germinate Any Seeds in Paper Towel? After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a degree in English, Susan pursued a career in communications. In addition, she wrote garden articles for magazines and authored a newspaper gardening column for many years. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/homemade-bug-spray-for-tomato-plants-3-easy-recipes-to-stop-pests-and-save-your-veggie-garden/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/homemade-bug-spray-for-tomato-plants-3-easy-recipes-to-stop-pests-and-save-your-veggie-garden/ Pests That Target Tomatoes Natural Pest Spray Recipes Dish Soap Spray Chili Pepper Spray Garlic Spray Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Saving Tomato Seeds Take Cuttings Layering Side Shoots How to Overwinter Tomato Plants in Pots Tips for Successful Tomato Propagation Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-get-rid-of-weeds-between-pavers-permanently-8-best-methods-for-a-weed/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-get-rid-of-weeds-between-pavers-permanently-8-best-methods-for-a-weed/ Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/hummingbirds-adore-these-7-native-plants-and-so-will-you-grow-these-low/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/hummingbirds-adore-these-7-native-plants-and-so-will-you-grow-these-low/ Trumpet Honeysuckle Manzanita Penstemon Salvia Columbine Red Birds in a Tree Hummingbird Trumpet Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/im-allergic-to-yellowjackets-and-heres-how-i-safely-battled-them-in-my-backyard-plus-tips-to-keep-yo/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/im-allergic-to-yellowjackets-and-heres-how-i-safely-battled-them-in-my-backyard-plus-tips-to-keep-yo/ How I Safely Conquered Dangerous Yellowjackets Yellowjacket Safety Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. Kathleen Walters Content Editor Why Gardeners Should Worry About Overwintering Bugs Fall Garden Cleanup: Your First Line of Defense Inspect Garden Structures and Entry Points Use Plants and Natural Methods to Deter Pests Keep the Garden from Becoming a Gateway to Your House Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/ive-been-a-professional-gardener-for-over-30-years-and-these-are-the-8-must/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/ive-been-a-professional-gardener-for-over-30-years-and-these-are-the-8-must/ Calibrachoa Tassel Flower Begonia Caladium Teddy Bear Sunflower Coleus Canna African Daisy Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/no-compost-bin-try-this-easy-winter-hack-that-turns-food-scraps-into-garden-gold-in-time-for-spring/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/no-compost-bin-try-this-easy-winter-hack-that-turns-food-scraps-into-garden-gold-in-time-for-spring/ The Simple Trench Method Dig a Hole Fill with Scraps Cover Completely What Kitchen Scraps Are Safe? What Not to Add How to Tell it’s Ready Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/plant-these-7-flower-seeds-in-september-for-a-sensational-colorful-garden-next-year/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/plant-these-7-flower-seeds-in-september-for-a-sensational-colorful-garden-next-year/ Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. When she’s not writing, Ciéra can be found getting incredibly excited when her small but ever-expanding garden shows more signs of growth. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/terrifically-tubular-flowers-for-hummingbirds-9-tube/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/terrifically-tubular-flowers-for-hummingbirds-9-tube/ Cardinal Flowers Cape Fuchsia Coral Honeysuckle Coral Bells Crocosmia Cuphea Flowering Tobacco Trumpet Vine Virginia Bluebells Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-8-plants-propagate-beautifully-in-december/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-8-plants-propagate-beautifully-in-december/ Outdoor Propagation Indoor Propagation Essential Propagation Steps Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. His growing success shows that disability doesn’t have to stop you from your goals. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/try-these-5-ferns-in-hanging-baskets-and-fern-companions-for-high-impact-all-year-round/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/try-these-5-ferns-in-hanging-baskets-and-fern-companions-for-high-impact-all-year-round/ Boston Fern Kimberly Queen Fern Japanese Holly Fern Asparagus Fern Staghorn Fern Fern Companions Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Get Out Your Pruners Get the Timing Right Why Do It? Your Shopping List Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/want-a-backyard-thats-gorgeous-and-dog-friendly-these-chelsea-flower-show/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/want-a-backyard-thats-gorgeous-and-dog-friendly-these-chelsea-flower-show/ Space and Grass for Play Trees for Shade, Resting (and Balls!) Pathways and Features for Adventures Plants for Joy and Safety FAQs Janey is a former assistant editor of the UK’s oldest gardening magazine, Amateur Gardening, where she worked for five years. For the last few years, she has also been writing and editing content for digital gardening brands GardeningEtc and Homes & Gardens. She’s taken part in a range of conservation and rewilding projects for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) as a way of exploring her horticultural horizons. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/which-invasive-shrubs-should-you-avoid-growing-plus-best-natives-to-plant-instead/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/which-invasive-shrubs-should-you-avoid-growing-plus-best-natives-to-plant-instead/ Burning Bush Japanese Barberry Autumn Olive Bush Honeysuckles Privet FAQs Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/10-flower-seeds-to-sow-in-april-for-endless-blooms-through-summer-fall/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/10-flower-seeds-to-sow-in-april-for-endless-blooms-through-summer-fall/ Annual Flowers to Start in April Perennials to Start from Seed in April Tips for Starting Seeds in April Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/6-plants-you-should-always-prune-in-november-and-1-to-save-until-spring/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/6-plants-you-should-always-prune-in-november-and-1-to-save-until-spring/ Apple and Pear Trees Amelanchier Delphinium Hydrangea Soft Fruit Bushes Berberis The One to Save Until Spring: Roses Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-evergreen-cuttings-to-take-in-fall-for-a-vibrant-and-varied-four/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-evergreen-cuttings-to-take-in-fall-for-a-vibrant-and-varied-four/ Rhododendron Camellia Holly Gardenia Cotoneaster Japanese Skimmia Ceanothus Taking Evergreen Cuttings Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-shade/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-shade/ Ellen Wells is a horticultural communications consultant with 30 years of experience writing about all aspects of the gardening world. She has worked for many of horticulture’s biggest brand names, writing blog posts, articles, press releases, and design and instructional pieces. Her previous roles include Senior Editor and Editor-at-Large for Ball Publishing. Ellen is based in New England where she gardens in Zone 7a. She loves tending to flower-filled containers on the patio and puttering around her vegetable garden. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/different-types-of-flowers-learn-about-plant-classification-for-easy-identification/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/different-types-of-flowers-learn-about-plant-classification-for-easy-identification/ What Are Flowers? How Are Types Of Flower Species Organized? Types Of Flower Families Why Is It Important To Know Different Flower Types? Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/do-you-really-have-to-dig-up-bulbs-for-winter-3-easy-ways-to-overwinter-them/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/do-you-really-have-to-dig-up-bulbs-for-winter-3-easy-ways-to-overwinter-them/ Ground Insulation The Pot-and-Forget Method The Lift-and-Store Method How to Lift and Store Bulbs Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-miss-your-chance-this-is-the-last-possible-time-to-fertilize-your-lawn-in-fall-before-its-too-l/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-miss-your-chance-this-is-the-last-possible-time-to-fertilize-your-lawn-in-fall-before-its-too-l/ Why Feed the Lawn in Fall? Warm-Season Grasses Cool-Season Grasses Frequently Asked Questions Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/experts-say-every-gardener-should-add-these-3-trees-to-their-yard-this-winter/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/experts-say-every-gardener-should-add-these-3-trees-to-their-yard-this-winter/ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. Spengler currently splits her life between San Francisco and the French Basque Country, though she was raised in Alaska, giving her experience of gardening in a range of climates. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-grow-a-hanging-spider-plant/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-grow-a-hanging-spider-plant/ Are Spider Plants Good Hanging Plants? Where Is the Best Place To Hang a Spider Plant? How to Care for a Hanging Spider Plant Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-grow-a-sorbet-peony-for-fluffy-pink-double-blooms-with-unique-frills/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-grow-a-sorbet-peony-for-fluffy-pink-double-blooms-with-unique-frills/ What is a Sorbet Peony? Peony Care How to Plant Problems, Pests & Diseases Propagation Pruning FAQs Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-grow-onions-a-step-by/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-grow-onions-a-step-by/ Quick Facts Onion Types Planting Care Guide Harvesting Growing Calendar Curing and Storing Propagating Overwintering Problems Container Growing Growing Indoors Companion Planting FAQs Onion Growing Essentials Ellen Wells is a horticultural communications consultant with 30 years of experience writing about all aspects of the gardening world. She has worked for many of horticulture’s biggest brand names, writing blog posts, articles, press releases, and design and instructional pieces. Her previous roles include Senior Editor and Editor-at-Large for Ball Publishing. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/quick-fire-hydrangea-the-elegant-easy/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/quick-fire-hydrangea-the-elegant-easy/ Quick Fire Hydrangea Care Landscaping with Quick Fire Hydrangeas Pruning Quick Fire Hydrangeas Problems, Pests, & Diseases FAQs Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. Janey Goulding Content Editor Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-elusive-blue-rhododendron-may-be-a-fantasy-but-these-5-cool-varieties-come-close/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-elusive-blue-rhododendron-may-be-a-fantasy-but-these-5-cool-varieties-come-close/ ‘Nearly Blue’ Varieties ‘Blue Peter’ ‘Blue Tit’ ‘Azurro’ ‘Blue Diamond’ ‘Blue Baron’ Enhance Blue Tones Naturally Soil and Light Mulching and Temperatures Be Fertilizer Smart Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-4-emotional-support-plants-have-genuinely-boosted-my-mental-health-helped-me-through-the-hard-/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-4-emotional-support-plants-have-genuinely-boosted-my-mental-health-helped-me-through-the-hard-/ Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-4-garden-plants-support-better-gut-health/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-4-garden-plants-support-better-gut-health/ Organic Growing Essentials Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. Spengler currently splits her life between San Francisco and the French Basque Country, though she was raised in Alaska, giving her experience of gardening in a range of climates. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-125-item-from-the-dollar-store-saved-my-cucumbers-from-groundhogs/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-125-item-from-the-dollar-store-saved-my-cucumbers-from-groundhogs/ Cheap Cloche To Protect Garden From Groundhogs Materials For Cheap Garden Cloche How To Set Up Garden Cloche Frequently Asked Questions Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. Before this, Kathleen worked for almost a decade as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Dayton, Ohio. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-filled-my-yard-with-free-succulents-heres-how-you-can-too/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-filled-my-yard-with-free-succulents-heres-how-you-can-too/ How to Get Free Succulents Make Your Own Succulent City Tree Aeonium Jade Plant Hens and Chicks Jelly Bean Plant Ghost Plant Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/6-trees-to-grow-in-pots-for-fabulous-fall-foliage-in-even-the-smallest-of-spaces/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/6-trees-to-grow-in-pots-for-fabulous-fall-foliage-in-even-the-smallest-of-spaces/ Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) Crabapple (Malus spp.) Redbud (Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’) Kousa Dogwood (Cornus kousa) BONUS: Flowering Apricot (Prunus mume ‘Beni-chidori’) Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-heat-loving-flowers-that-blaze-with-color-all-summer-long/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-heat-loving-flowers-that-blaze-with-color-all-summer-long/ After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a degree in English, Susan pursued a career in communications. In addition, she wrote garden articles for magazines and authored a newspaper gardening column for many years. She contributed South-Central regional gardening columns for four years to Lowes.com. While living in Oklahoma, she served as a master gardener for 17 years. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/best-romantic-old-garden-roses-to-grow-for-a-dreamy-display/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/best-romantic-old-garden-roses-to-grow-for-a-dreamy-display/ Best Old Roses to Grow… For Scent For Blooms For Hedges For Trellises & Arbors For Shady Gardens Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. Mulch, Mulch, Mulch Plant Bare-Root Roses Stop Fertilizing ASAP Your Shopping List Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/does-your-garden-spark-joy-give-your-plants-the-marie-kondo-touch-and-ditch-the-clutter/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/does-your-garden-spark-joy-give-your-plants-the-marie-kondo-touch-and-ditch-the-clutter/ Prune with Purpose Repurpose with Respect Make Space that Breathes Ritualize Your Garden Care Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. When she’s not writing about the latest viral moment, she’s cultivating her love of gardening and bringing a storyteller’s eye to all things green and growing. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/does-your-yard-get-morning-sun-and-afternoon-shade-make-some-room-for-these-8-partial-shade-plants-a/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/does-your-yard-get-morning-sun-and-afternoon-shade-make-some-room-for-these-8-partial-shade-plants-a/ Arrowwood Viburnum Beautyberry Hydrangeas Summersweet Coral Bells Indian Pink ‘Feather Falls’ Sedge Woodland Phlox After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a degree in English, Susan pursued a career in communications. In addition, she wrote garden articles for magazines and authored a newspaper gardening column for many years. She contributed South-Central regional gardening columns for four years to Lowes.com. While living in Oklahoma, she served as a master gardener for 17 years. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dynamic-fall-hanging-baskets/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dynamic-fall-hanging-baskets/ Pansies Hardy Mums Sweet Alyssum + Oxalis Lettuce Mix Ornamental Grass + Flowers Verbena + Ornamental Kale/Cabbage Sweet Potato Vine + Million Bells Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/fall-is-a-great-time-to-grow-gourmet-mushrooms/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/fall-is-a-great-time-to-grow-gourmet-mushrooms/ Oyster Mushrooms Lion’s Mane Wine Cap Shiitake Portobello Pioppino Chestnut Harvesting Mushrooms Tips for Success Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-collect-and-store-lavender-seeds-to-plant-in-the-spring/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-collect-and-store-lavender-seeds-to-plant-in-the-spring/ How Does Lavender Produce Seeds? When to Harvest Lavender Seeds How to Collect Lavender Seeds Extract the Seeds Clean the Seeds Seed Storage Stratification Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-stop-overwintering-bugs/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-stop-overwintering-bugs/ Why Gardeners Should Worry About Overwintering Bugs Fall Garden Cleanup: Your First Line of Defense Inspect Garden Structures and Entry Points Use Plants and Natural Methods to Deter Pests Keep the Garden from Becoming a Gateway to Your House Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/hummingbirds-cant-get-enough-of-these-6-low-maintenance-perennials/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/hummingbirds-cant-get-enough-of-these-6-low-maintenance-perennials/ Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/slippery-winter-paths-and-decks-this-easy-natural-fix-adds-instant-grip-without-harming-grass-or-pla/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/slippery-winter-paths-and-decks-this-easy-natural-fix-adds-instant-grip-without-harming-grass-or-pla/ Why Winter Walkways Need Attention The Simple Solution Why Sand is Better than Salt What Kind of Sand is Best? How to Apply Sand to Paths and Decks Will Sand Scratch My Deck? Cleaning it Up Afterwards Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/soil-not-deep-enough-these-shallow/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/soil-not-deep-enough-these-shallow/ What Is Shallow Soil? Why Plant Choice Matters Best Shallow-Rooted Plants Tips for Success Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-5-pests-are-still-active-in-winter/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-5-pests-are-still-active-in-winter/ Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. When she’s not writing, Ciéra can be found getting incredibly excited when her small but ever-expanding garden shows more signs of growth. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-one-colorful-companion-plant-will-tell-you-exactly-when-its-time-to-water-tomatoes-other-veggie/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-one-colorful-companion-plant-will-tell-you-exactly-when-its-time-to-water-tomatoes-other-veggie/ The Ultimate Indicator Plant for Veggies How to Use Impatiens as Indicator Plants Other Indicator Plants for Tomatoes Laura Walters is a Content Editor who joined Gardening Know How in 2021. With a BFA in Electronic Media from the University of Cincinnati, a certificate in Writing for Television from UCLA, and a background in documentary filmmaking and local news, Laura loves providing gardeners with all the know how they need to succeed, in an easy and entertaining format. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-simple-glass-of-water-trick-can-multiply-your-hydrangeas-for-free-and-guarantee-they-match-your/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-simple-glass-of-water-trick-can-multiply-your-hydrangeas-for-free-and-guarantee-they-match-your/ When to Cut and What to Use Preparing your Cuttings How to Propagate in Water When to Move Outdoors Propagation Essentials Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-sneaky-garland-hack-will-help-you-recreate-melania-trumps-2025-christmas-decor-for-less/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-sneaky-garland-hack-will-help-you-recreate-melania-trumps-2025-christmas-decor-for-less/ The Hybrid Method Grab a Faux Garland Base Layer in Real Foliage for That ‘Fresh-Cut’ Look Finish With Soft, Hidden Lighting Why This Hack Works So Well Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/when-to-prune-roses-the-best-timing-for-every-variety/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/when-to-prune-roses-the-best-timing-for-every-variety/ When to Prune Rose Bushes When to Prune Climbing Roses When to Prune Knockout Roses When is it too Late to Prune Roses? Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/why-i-always-burn-peppermint-every-january/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/why-i-always-burn-peppermint-every-january/ Why I Burn Peppermint How To Burn Peppermint Safely Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-must/ Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-must/ Fall Window Box Basics Care Tips Must-Have Plants for Fall After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a degree in English, Susan pursued a career in communications. In addition, she wrote garden articles for magazines and authored a newspaper gardening column for many years. She contributed South-Central regional gardening columns for four years to Lowes.com. While living in Oklahoma, she served as a master gardener for 17 years. Laura Walters Content Editor Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-fall-plants-that-thrive-on-neglect/ Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-fall-plants-that-thrive-on-neglect/ Aromatic Asters Threadleaf Bluestar Angelina Stonecrop Letterman’s Ironweed Mountain Mint Rough Goldenrod Switchgrass Zinnias Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/already-given-up-on-your-new-years-resolutions/ Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/already-given-up-on-your-new-years-resolutions/ Embrace the Shade Get in the Zone Water-Wise Gardening Consistency is Key Transform an Eyesore Get Growing Dig In Pollinator Paradise Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. Before this, Kathleen worked for almost a decade as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Dayton, Ohio. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/boost-your-curb-appeal-by-planting-these-5-trees-along-your-driveway/ Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/boost-your-curb-appeal-by-planting-these-5-trees-along-your-driveway/ Flowering Dogwood Crape Myrtle Italian Cypress Japanese Maple Emerald Green Arborvitae “Winter King” Hawthorn Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/buying-your-christmas-tree-in-november-heres-3-ways-to-stop-it-from-drying-out-by-new-year/ Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/buying-your-christmas-tree-in-november-heres-3-ways-to-stop-it-from-drying-out-by-new-year/ Make a Fresh Cut Give it a Lot to Drink Atmosphere, Atmosphere Atmosphere! Shop Christmas Tree Care Essentials Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dahlias-not-blooming-avoid-these-7-common-dahlia-mistakes-to-bring-more-flowering-joy-with-your-drea/ Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dahlias-not-blooming-avoid-these-7-common-dahlia-mistakes-to-bring-more-flowering-joy-with-your-drea/ Overwatering or Underwatering Too Much Nitrogen in Fertilizer Inadequate Sunlight Too Cold to Grow Forgetting to Deadhead Damaged or Rotten Tubers Not Dividing Tubers Correctly Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/do-you-know-your-birth-month-tree-use-the-celtic-tree-zodiac-for-planting-inspiration/ Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/do-you-know-your-birth-month-tree-use-the-celtic-tree-zodiac-for-planting-inspiration/ Dec 24-Jan 20 Jan 21-Feb 17 Feb 18-Mar 17 Mar 18-Apr 14 Apr 15-May 12 May 13-Jun 9 Jun 10-Jul 7 Jul 8-Aug 4 Aug 5-Sep 1 Sep 2-Sep 29 Sep 30-Oct 27 Oct 28-Nov 24 Nov 25-Dec 23 How to Use Your Birth Tree in the Landscape Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-prepare-your-greenhouse-for-winter/ Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-prepare-your-greenhouse-for-winter/ Can You Grow in a Greenhouse in Winter? How to Prepare a Greenhouse for Winter How to Prepare Greenhouse Energy Systems for Winter Preparing Water Systems and Backup Power Frequently Asked Questions Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-prevent-a-yellowjacket-nest-in-the-ground-gardening-expert-shares-his-best-tips-to-keep-wasps/ Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-prevent-a-yellowjacket-nest-in-the-ground-gardening-expert-shares-his-best-tips-to-keep-wasps/ What Attracts Yellowjackets? Food Sources How to Keep Yellowjackets from Nesting Natural Yellowjacket Deterents Other Yellowjacket Control Methods Extra Tips When Dealing With Yellowjackets Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-switched-my-houseplants-from-soil-to-leca/ Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-switched-my-houseplants-from-soil-to-leca/ What is LECA? Which Plants Benefit? How to Make the Switch More Tips Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. Before this, Kathleen worked for almost a decade as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Dayton, Ohio. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-took-control-of-my-neighbors-overgrown-hedge/ Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-took-control-of-my-neighbors-overgrown-hedge/ When the Hedge Needed Attention What Is the Hedge Cutting Etiquette? Bringing the Hedge Back to Life What I Have Learned – and How it Can Help You! What Are the Rules for Trimming a Neighbor’s Hedge? Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/indoor-lemon-tree-not-fruiting-this-easy-january-pruning-trick-works-wonders-for-your-potted-citrus/ Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/indoor-lemon-tree-not-fruiting-this-easy-january-pruning-trick-works-wonders-for-your-potted-citrus/ Why Your Lemon Tree Isn’t Fruiting What You Need for January Pruning Creating the Right Lemon Shape Mastering the Three Ds Pruning Your Lemon Open Out the Canopy Thin Out Crowded Branches Pinch Tips for Bushier Growth Check for Light Penetration Aftercare from Pruning to Harvest At a Glance: January Lemon Reset Essential Tool Kit Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/poinsettia-pinks-7-pink-poinsettias-to-grow-for-neon-hot-tones-and-cool-pretty-pastels/ Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/poinsettia-pinks-7-pink-poinsettias-to-grow-for-neon-hot-tones-and-cool-pretty-pastels/ J’Adore Pink Early Elegance Pink Princettia Pink Pink Champagne Christmas Wish Pink Polly’s Pink Monet Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. Post-Holiday Period Summer Growth Period Critical Dark Period Signs of Success Common Mistakes Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/queen-bumblebees-need-your-help-in-february/ Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/queen-bumblebees-need-your-help-in-february/ Why February is Tricky for Bumbles Provide Early Blooming Fast Food Keep a Beautifully Messy Yard Space Be the Rescue Squad for a Stranded Queen Avoid the Early Season Pesticide Trap Plan Ahead for a Season of Bumbles Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/slow-it-down-the-lazy-gardeners-guide-to-fall-cleanup-will-benefit-you-your-garden-and-local-wildlif/ Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/slow-it-down-the-lazy-gardeners-guide-to-fall-cleanup-will-benefit-you-your-garden-and-local-wildlif/ Why Doing Less Can Be More in the Fall Garden Leave the Leaves Leave the Seeds Ditch the Pruners Don’t Make the Bed Leave the Debris More Tips for Lazy Gardeners Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/start-the-year-right-9-office-plants-that-will-boost-your-mood-and-productivity-in-the-new-year/ Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/start-the-year-right-9-office-plants-that-will-boost-your-mood-and-productivity-in-the-new-year/ Snake Plant Money Tree Peace Lily Lucky Bamboo Pothos Corn Plant Chinese Evergreen African Violet ZZ Plant Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-is-the-1-worst-weeding-mistake-you-can-make/ Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-is-the-1-worst-weeding-mistake-you-can-make/ Some Of The Worst Weeds In My Garden The Number One Weeding Mistake To Avoid How To Avoid Weeds In Garden Beds Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/you-dont-need-another-feeder/ Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/you-dont-need-another-feeder/ Leave the Seeds And Leave the Leaves Plant a Bird Buffet Shrub Offer a Suet Alternative Put Out Water Add a “Messy Pile” Shop Bird Feeding Essentials Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/4-seed-storage-gift-ideas-to-buy-or-diy-for-your-favorite-gardener-this-holiday-season/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/4-seed-storage-gift-ideas-to-buy-or-diy-for-your-favorite-gardener-this-holiday-season/ Laura Walters is a Content Editor who joined Gardening Know How in 2021. With a BFA in Electronic Media from the University of Cincinnati, a certificate in Writing for Television from UCLA, and a background in documentary filmmaking and local news, Laura loves providing gardeners with all the know how they need to succeed, in an easy and entertaining format. Laura lives in Southwest Ohio, where she’s been gardening for ten years, and she spends her summers on a lake in Northern Michigan. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/6-herbs-to-harvest-and-dry-before-frost-hits/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/6-herbs-to-harvest-and-dry-before-frost-hits/ Harvest and Dry Store Basil Dill Lemon Verbena Cilantro Tarragon Chervil Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/6-low-maintenance-ornamental-grasses-that-thrive-on-neglect-and-add-year/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/6-low-maintenance-ornamental-grasses-that-thrive-on-neglect-and-add-year/ What are Four-Season Ornamental Grasses? Best Four-Season Ornamental Grasses Little Bluestem Switchgrass Pink Muhly Grass Bottlebrush Grass Feather Reed Grass Prairie Dropseed Care Tips Don’t Forget: Invasive Species After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a degree in English, Susan pursued a career in communications. In addition, she wrote garden articles for magazines and authored a newspaper gardening column for many years. She contributed South-Central regional gardening columns for four years to Lowes. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-stunning-small-privacy-trees-to-transform-your-yard-into-a-secluded-oasis/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-stunning-small-privacy-trees-to-transform-your-yard-into-a-secluded-oasis/ Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-flowering-shrubs-you-must-prune-before-winter-ends-for-maximum-blooms-this-summer/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-flowering-shrubs-you-must-prune-before-winter-ends-for-maximum-blooms-this-summer/ What to Prune Before Spring Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-plants-to-propagate-in-july/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-plants-to-propagate-in-july/ Lavender Geranium (Pelargonium) Coleus Verbena Clematis Rosemary Hydrangea Passion Flower Janey is a former assistant editor of the UK’s oldest gardening magazine, Amateur Gardening, where she worked for five years. For the last few years, she has also been writing and editing content for digital gardening brands GardeningEtc and Homes & Gardens. She’s taken part in a range of conservation and rewilding projects for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) as a way of exploring her horticultural horizons. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/a-catio-may-be-just-what-your-backyard-is-missing-as-a-gardener-and-cat-mom-these-are-my-top-picks/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/a-catio-may-be-just-what-your-backyard-is-missing-as-a-gardener-and-cat-mom-these-are-my-top-picks/ What Is a Catio? Benefits of a Catio Shop Top-Rated Catios Laura Walters is a Content Editor who joined Gardening Know How in 2021. With a BFA in Electronic Media from the University of Cincinnati, a certificate in Writing for Television from UCLA, and a background in documentary filmmaking and local news, Laura loves providing gardeners with all the know how they need to succeed, in an easy and entertaining format. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/are-coffee-grounds-the-secret-to-bright-blue-hydrangeas-experts-reveal-what-a-jolt-of-joe-really-doe/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/are-coffee-grounds-the-secret-to-bright-blue-hydrangeas-experts-reveal-what-a-jolt-of-joe-really-doe/ The Secret to Blue Hydrangea Blooms So, Are Coffee Grounds Acidic? Can You Use Coffee Grounds for Blue Hydrangeas? Are Coffee Grounds Good for Hydrangeas? What to Use Instead Laura Walters is a Content Editor who joined Gardening Know How in 2021. With a BFA in Electronic Media from the University of Cincinnati, a certificate in Writing for Television from UCLA, and a background in documentary filmmaking and local news, Laura loves providing gardeners with all the know how they need to succeed, in an easy and entertaining format. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/are-your-pothos-leaves-turning-black-these-common-mistakes-could-be-the-cause/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/are-your-pothos-leaves-turning-black-these-common-mistakes-could-be-the-cause/ Reason for Pothos Leaves Turning Black Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/best-full-sun-hydrangeas-for-light-soaked-landscapes/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/best-full-sun-hydrangeas-for-light-soaked-landscapes/ Do Hydrangeas Need Full Sun? Caring for Hydrangeas in Full Sun Best Full Sun Hydrangea Varieties Frequently Asked Questions Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? 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With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/grow-these-10-plants-that-groundhogs-hate/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/grow-these-10-plants-that-groundhogs-hate/ Why Groundhogs Love Your Yard Plants That Groundhogs Hate Extra Tricks to Keep Groundhogs Away Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-grow-basil-in-water-try-no/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-grow-basil-in-water-try-no/ Reasons to Grow Hydroponically Why Basil Grows So Well in Water Supplies for Growing Basil in Water Planting Basil in the Jar Taking Care of Your Hydroponic Basil How to Harvest Ellen Wells is a horticultural communications consultant with 30 years of experience writing about all aspects of the gardening world. She has worked for many of horticulture’s biggest brand names, writing blog posts, articles, press releases, and design and instructional pieces. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-keep-mature-landscaping-looking-its-best/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-keep-mature-landscaping-looking-its-best/ What Is A Mature Garden? 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Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-stopped-waiting-for-spring-this-35-pop/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-stopped-waiting-for-spring-this-35-pop/ What I’m Buying Why I Chose This Greenhouse Shop Mini Greenhouses Laura Walters is a Content Editor who joined Gardening Know How in 2021. With a BFA in Electronic Media from the University of Cincinnati, a certificate in Writing for Television from UCLA, and a background in documentary filmmaking and local news, Laura loves providing gardeners with all the know how they need to succeed, in an easy and entertaining format. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/looking-for-the-perfect-third-place-a-garden-may-be-the-answer/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/looking-for-the-perfect-third-place-a-garden-may-be-the-answer/ What Is A Third Place? Benefits Of Third Places Why Gardens Are Ideal Third Places Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/paris-hilton/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/paris-hilton/ Start With Pink Cold-Hardy Blooms Bring in Flowering Shrubs for Structure Make Pink Containers Part of the Display Add Soft Holiday Flair (Paris Style, Naturally) Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. When she’s not writing about the latest viral moment, she’s cultivating her love of gardening and bringing a storyteller’s eye to all things green and growing. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/protect-your-bulbs/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/protect-your-bulbs/ Why Squirrels Dig Up Bulbs Plant Deeper Create a Barrier Use Deterrents Use Resistant Bulbs Grow Companions Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/snow-on-the-mountain-euphorbia-marginata-complete-care-and-growing-guide/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/snow-on-the-mountain-euphorbia-marginata-complete-care-and-growing-guide/ Characteristics Light Water Temperature & Humidity Soil Fertilizer Problems, Pests & Diseases How to Plant Snow on the Mountain Pruning Propagation Is The Snow On The Mountain Plant Invasive? How to Get Rid of Snow on the Mountain Frequently Asked Questions Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/stop-growing-the-same-old-vegetables/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/stop-growing-the-same-old-vegetables/ Swap Out Zucchini for Tromboncino Squash Swap Out Lettuce for Malabar Spinach Swap Out Tomatoes for Ground Cherries Swap Out Carrots for Daikon Swap Out Green Beans for Yard Long Beans Making the Switch Work Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. 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The Huffman Prairie is one of her favorite places to explore native plants and get inspired. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/what-is-a-melon-pit-the-gardening-hack-that-will-optimize-your-space-and-boost-your-produce/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/what-is-a-melon-pit-the-gardening-hack-that-will-optimize-your-space-and-boost-your-produce/ What Is A Melon Pit? Benefits Of A Melon Pit How To Build A Melon Pit Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. Before this, Kathleen worked for almost a decade as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Dayton, Ohio. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-native-ground-cover-varieties-for-oh-so/ Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-native-ground-cover-varieties-for-oh-so/ Phlox Bearberry Wild Strawberry Green-and-Gold Pachysandra Wild Stonecrop Wild Ginger Foamflower Native Groundcover to Replace Lawns Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. Kathleen Walters Content Editor https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/does-baking-soda-make-hydrangeas-bloom-better-the-truth-behind-this-viral-gardening-hack/ Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/does-baking-soda-make-hydrangeas-bloom-better-the-truth-behind-this-viral-gardening-hack/ Why Use Baking Soda on Hydrangeas? What Baking Soda Actually Does (and Doesn’t Do) Why the Internet Loves it Anyway The Real Way to Change Hydrangea Color Fighting Powdery Mildew the Smart Way If You’re Still Tempted to Try It… Try These Smart Gardening Hacks Instead Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-and-when-to-prune-panicle-hydrangeas/ Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-and-when-to-prune-panicle-hydrangeas/ Panicle Hydrangea Basics When to Prune Panicle Hydrangeas How to Prune Panicle Hydrangeas Pruning Panicle Hydrangeas Into Trees Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-deep-to-plant-seeds-get-it-right-every-time-with-this-simple-trick/ Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-deep-to-plant-seeds-get-it-right-every-time-with-this-simple-trick/ How Deep to Plant Seeds? Check Conditions Before Sowing Seed Starting Tips Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-create-winter-proof-window-boxes-that-shine-all-season-long/ Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-create-winter-proof-window-boxes-that-shine-all-season-long/ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. Spengler currently splits her life between San Francisco and the French Basque Country, though she was raised in Alaska, giving her experience of gardening in a range of climates. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-stop-your-potted-plants-from-freezing/ Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-stop-your-potted-plants-from-freezing/ The Huddle The Bubble Wrap Jacket The Top Mulch Blanket The Vertical Wall Microclimate The Pot-in-a-Pot Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-asked-bird-experts-why-my-feeders-went-quiet-and-learned-birds-change-spots-each-season/ Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-asked-bird-experts-why-my-feeders-went-quiet-and-learned-birds-change-spots-each-season/ Why Birds Disappear How to Bring Birds Back Shop Wildlife Essentials Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. 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Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/kris-jenner-was-ahead-of-the-game-with-her-stunning-pink-accent-plant/ Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/kris-jenner-was-ahead-of-the-game-with-her-stunning-pink-accent-plant/ Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. 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Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/lily-allens-townhouse-garden-proves-minimalism-can-still-be-cozy/ Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/lily-allens-townhouse-garden-proves-minimalism-can-still-be-cozy/ Use Woven Fencing for Soft Structure Plant Bare-Root Hedging to Create a Snug Privacy Nook Layer Evergreens for Year-Round Color Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. 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She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/never-plant-seedlings-until-they-pass-these-3-simple-tests/ Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/never-plant-seedlings-until-they-pass-these-3-simple-tests/ Is the Soil Warm Enough? Do the Seedlings Have True Leaves? Are the Roots Strong Enough? Other Signs to Consider Hardening Off Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-9-best-advent-calendars-for-gardeners-because-chocolate-is-out-botanicals-are-in/ Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-9-best-advent-calendars-for-gardeners-because-chocolate-is-out-botanicals-are-in/ Shop the Best Gardening Advent Calendars Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. 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With a BFA in Electronic Media from the University of Cincinnati, a certificate in Writing for Television from UCLA, and a background in documentary filmmaking and local news, Laura loves providing gardeners with all the know how they need to succeed, in an easy and entertaining format. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-genius-cotton-ball-trick-naturally-repels-flies-and-mosquitoes/ Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-genius-cotton-ball-trick-naturally-repels-flies-and-mosquitoes/ Why Lavender and Peppermint? How to Make a Cotton Ball Insect Repellent More Cotton Ball Recipes to Try Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . Melanie has spent the last few years transforming her own garden, which is constantly evolving as a work in progress. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/10-shrubs-you-should-propagate-in-september-for-free-plants-next-year/ Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/10-shrubs-you-should-propagate-in-september-for-free-plants-next-year/ 10 Shrubs You Can Propagate in September Hebe Butterfly Bush Hydrangea Salvia Felicia Daisy Lemon Verbena Camellia Boxwood Escallonia Spirea FAQs Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/3-ingenious-products-that-keep-your-houseplants-perfectly-watered-so-youll-never-over-or-under/ Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/3-ingenious-products-that-keep-your-houseplants-perfectly-watered-so-youll-never-over-or-under/ Why Correct Watering Matters Scheduling vs Checking How to Know When Houseplants Need Water Signs You Are Over- and Underwatering Tools to Make Watering Easier Ellen Wells is a horticultural communications consultant with 30 years of experience writing about all aspects of the gardening world. She has worked for many of horticulture’s biggest brand names, writing blog posts, articles, press releases, and design and instructional pieces. 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With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-crops-preppers-are-prioritizing-in-their-survival-gardens-and-why/ Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-crops-preppers-are-prioritizing-in-their-survival-gardens-and-why/ Potatoes Sweet Potatoes Beans and Legumes Corn and Grains Peanuts and Other Nuts Edible Flowers and Dual-Purpose Crops Herbs Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-spring/ Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-spring/ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. 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Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/diy-these-viral-seed-snails-to-start-dozens-more-seeds-in-the-same-amount-of-space/ Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/diy-these-viral-seed-snails-to-start-dozens-more-seeds-in-the-same-amount-of-space/ What Are Seed Snails? How Seed Snails Work Benefits of Planting Seed Snails How to Make Seed Snails Planting Your Seed Snails Tips for Transplanting Seedlings Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. 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Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/want-stronger-healthier-seedlings-these-seed-germination-stations-make-it-easy/ Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/want-stronger-healthier-seedlings-these-seed-germination-stations-make-it-easy/ The Best Seed Starter Kits That Actually Work Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. His growing success shows that disability doesn’t have to stop you from your goals. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/want-the-prettiest-holiday-pots-on-the-block-this-pro-trick-for-gorgeous-christmas-planters-needs-ju/ Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/want-the-prettiest-holiday-pots-on-the-block-this-pro-trick-for-gorgeous-christmas-planters-needs-ju/ What is the Secret? The Thriller The Filler The Spiller Don’t Forget – Best Care for Winter Pots Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/when-is-the-best-time-to-water-plants-expert-guide-to-keep-plants-happy-even-in-the-heat/ Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/when-is-the-best-time-to-water-plants-expert-guide-to-keep-plants-happy-even-in-the-heat/ When Is The Best Time To Water Plants? Why Timing Matters How Much Water Do Plants Need? Watering Considerations Frequently Asked Questions Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/6-plants-that-repel-ticks-and-are-sure-to-add-charm-to-your-landscape-or-container-garden/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/6-plants-that-repel-ticks-and-are-sure-to-add-charm-to-your-landscape-or-container-garden/ Discouraging Ticks in Your Yard Plants with Tick-Repelling Qualities After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a degree in English, Susan pursued a career in communications. In addition, she wrote garden articles for magazines and authored a newspaper gardening column for many years. She contributed South-Central regional gardening columns for four years to Lowes.com. While living in Oklahoma, she served as a master gardener for 17 years. 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She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-touch-without-gloves-8-poisonous-weeds-you-should-not-remove-bare/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-touch-without-gloves-8-poisonous-weeds-you-should-not-remove-bare/ Poison Ivy Poison Oak Poison Sumac Poison Hemlock Water Hemlock Cow Parsnip Stinging Nettle Sandbur Stay Safe FAQs Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/forget-your-weather-app-these-5-plants-are-a-more-reliable-way-to-predict-rain-plus-4-folkloric-pred/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/forget-your-weather-app-these-5-plants-are-a-more-reliable-way-to-predict-rain-plus-4-folkloric-pred/ The Science Behind Botanical Weather Prediction Plants That Can Predict Rain Weather Predictors in Folklore More Help Predicting the Weather Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-big-does-a-hydrangea-get-9-lovely-large-small-varieties-that-will-fit-perfectly-into-any-landsca/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-big-does-a-hydrangea-get-9-lovely-large-small-varieties-that-will-fit-perfectly-into-any-landsca/ What Is the Average Size of a Hydrangea? Best Large Hydrangea Varieties Best Small Hydrangea Varieties Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/im-a-professional-garden-writer-and-these-are-the-6-plants-id-never-grow-again/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/im-a-professional-garden-writer-and-these-are-the-6-plants-id-never-grow-again/ Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. 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She’s taken part in a range of conservation and rewilding projects for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) as a way of exploring her horticultural horizons. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-real-reason-your-poinsettia-will-die-before-next-christmas/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-real-reason-your-poinsettia-will-die-before-next-christmas/ The Cold-Shock Killer: Why It Happens How Cold Damage Shows Up Protecting on the Trip Home Finding the Right Spot Indoors Watering and Light Long-Term Care for Next Year Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. 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While living in Oklahoma, she served as a master gardener for 17 years. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-grow-panicle-hydrangeas-for-gorgeous-low-maintenance-blooms-all-summer-long/ Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-grow-panicle-hydrangeas-for-gorgeous-low-maintenance-blooms-all-summer-long/ What Does a Panicle Hydrangea Look Like? Panicle Hydrangea Care Light Temperature & Humidity Water Fertilizer Soil Pruning Problems, Pests & Diseases Propagation Where to Plant Panicle Hydrangeas How to Plant Panicle Hydrangeas Panicle Hydrangea Varieties Frequently Asked Questions Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. 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Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/hydrangea-meaning-the-fascinating-symbolism-behind-one-of-the-worlds-most-popular-flowers/ Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/hydrangea-meaning-the-fascinating-symbolism-behind-one-of-the-worlds-most-popular-flowers/ What Does the Word “Hydrangea” Mean? Historical Hydrangea Meaning Hydrangea Symbolism in Different Cultures Hydrangea Flower Meaning by Color Hydrangea Care Essentials Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/its-cold-outside-but-these-4-plants-still-need-pruning-in-december/ Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/its-cold-outside-but-these-4-plants-still-need-pruning-in-december/ Plants to Prune in December Pruning Essentials Plants to Leave Until Spring Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/kendall-jenners-heavenly-christmas-garlands-make-her-home-so-inviting/ Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/kendall-jenners-heavenly-christmas-garlands-make-her-home-so-inviting/ Why a Foliage Garland Works How to Copy Kendall’s Style Shop the Look Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. 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Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/plants-to-propagate-in-winter-6-of-the-best-options-for-cultivating-winter-cuttings/ Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/plants-to-propagate-in-winter-6-of-the-best-options-for-cultivating-winter-cuttings/ Forsythia Dogwood Hydrangea Spirea Wisteria Crepe Myrtle Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/shade-plant-superstars-for-lazy-gardeners-grow-these-5-shade-plants-that-thrive-on-neglect-for-no/ Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/shade-plant-superstars-for-lazy-gardeners-grow-these-5-shade-plants-that-thrive-on-neglect-for-no/ Astilbe Bleeding Heart Columbine (Aquilegia) Foamflower Hosta Janey is a former assistant editor of the UK’s oldest gardening magazine, Amateur Gardening, where she worked for five years. For the last few years, she has also been writing and editing content for digital gardening brands GardeningEtc and Homes & Gardens. She’s taken part in a range of conservation and rewilding projects for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) as a way of exploring her horticultural horizons. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-7-best-spooky-porch-plants-to-pot-up-for-halloween-that-look-amazing-all-year-long/ Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-7-best-spooky-porch-plants-to-pot-up-for-halloween-that-look-amazing-all-year-long/ Black Mondo Grass Coleus Elephant Ear Begonia Sweet Potato Vine Elderberry Chrysanthemums Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-simple-product-im-using-to-winterize-my-roses-before-the-big-freeze-because-martha-stewart-says-/ Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-simple-product-im-using-to-winterize-my-roses-before-the-big-freeze-because-martha-stewart-says-/ The Best Mulch for Winterizing Roses Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/what-are-the-easiest-herbs-to-grow-from-seed-8-beginner/ Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/what-are-the-easiest-herbs-to-grow-from-seed-8-beginner/ Basil Chives Catnip Parsley Dill Sorrel Marjoram Sage FAQs Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/what-do-blue-jays-eat-how-to-attract-them-to-your-yard-how-to-keep-them-happy/ Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/what-do-blue-jays-eat-how-to-attract-them-to-your-yard-how-to-keep-them-happy/ Attracting Blue Jays To Your Yard What Do Blue Jays Eat? Providing Water Providing Shelter Potential Issues Frequently Asked Questions Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/whats-martha-stewart-doing-in-her-garden-this-january-more-than-youd-think/ Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/whats-martha-stewart-doing-in-her-garden-this-january-more-than-youd-think/ Mulch Like a Pro to Protect Roots and Soil Stake Snow Markers for Safety and Navigation Care for Trees and Evergreens With Intentional Winter TLC Prepare Garden Beds for Early Spring Success Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/why-gardeners-are-being-urged-to-scatter-tennis-balls-across-snowy-yards-this-winter/ Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/why-gardeners-are-being-urged-to-scatter-tennis-balls-across-snowy-yards-this-winter/ Why Tennis Balls Are Great For Birds Where And When To Use Them Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-types-of-lavender-to-grow-for-fabulous-fragrance-and-gorgeous-blooms/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/5-types-of-lavender-to-grow-for-fabulous-fragrance-and-gorgeous-blooms/ Different Types of Lavender Choosing the Right Type of Lavender English Lavender Varieties French Lavender Varieties Spanish Lavender Varieties Portuguese Lavender Varieties Lavandin Varieties Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. 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She’s taken part in a range of conservation and rewilding projects for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) as a way of exploring her horticultural horizons. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/deer-used-to-destroy-my-garden-until-i-discovered-this-spray-thats-safe-for-plants-animals/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/deer-used-to-destroy-my-garden-until-i-discovered-this-spray-thats-safe-for-plants-animals/ What Didn’t Work The Only Deer Repellent Spray You Need Laura Walters is a Content Editor who joined Gardening Know How in 2021. With a BFA in Electronic Media from the University of Cincinnati, a certificate in Writing for Television from UCLA, and a background in documentary filmmaking and local news, Laura loves providing gardeners with all the know how they need to succeed, in an easy and entertaining format. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-climb-roses-up-the-walls-of-your-house-for-a-glorious-floral-display/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-climb-roses-up-the-walls-of-your-house-for-a-glorious-floral-display/ Rambling Or Climbing Roses? How To Plant A Rose Next To A Wall Providing Support Tying in the Rose Best Rose Varieties To Train On The Front Of Your House Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? 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When she’s not writing about the latest viral moment, she’s cultivating her love of gardening and bringing a storyteller’s eye to all things green and growing. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/my-russian-doll-trick-protects-potted-plants-from-winter-freezes/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/my-russian-doll-trick-protects-potted-plants-from-winter-freezes/ Why Russian Dolls? Meet Your Russian Dolls Choosing Your Dolls Insulation Recipes Regional Russian Dolls FAQs Janey is a former assistant editor of the UK’s oldest gardening magazine, Amateur Gardening, where she worked for five years. For the last few years, she has also been writing and editing content for digital gardening brands GardeningEtc and Homes & Gardens. She’s taken part in a range of conservation and rewilding projects for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) as a way of exploring her horticultural horizons. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/theres-an-amazing-winter-bounty-hiding-in-your-yard-if-you-know-what-to-look-for/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/theres-an-amazing-winter-bounty-hiding-in-your-yard-if-you-know-what-to-look-for/ Nuts Mushrooms Roots Berries Trees Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. 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Melanie Griffiths Editor in Chief https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-vegetables-you-can-plant-in-december/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-vegetables-you-can-plant-in-december/ Garlic Winter Onions Carrots Kale Lettuce Arugula Peas Fava Beans Winter Gardening Essentials Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. 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Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-be-like-me/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-be-like-me/ Problems With The Old Deck Deck Remodeling Mistakes Deck Refinishing Mistakes My Deck Remodeling Tips Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. Before this, Kathleen worked for almost a decade as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Dayton, Ohio. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/evergreen-wisteria-non/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/evergreen-wisteria-non/ Soil & Fertilizer Needs Water & Light Requirements Evergreen Wisteria Support Pruning Evergreen Wisteria Evergreen Wisteria Propagation Problems, Pests, & Diseases Frequently Asked Questions Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? 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Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/nurse-logs-helping-new-trees-take-root-and-regenerating-our-forests/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/nurse-logs-helping-new-trees-take-root-and-regenerating-our-forests/ What is a Nurse Log? Benefits of Nurse Logs and Stumps Nurse Logs in the Home Garden Nurse Logs’ Role in Forest Regeneration Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. 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Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-great-hummingbird-migration-is-here-discover-5-key-ways-to-help-them-on-their-4000/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-great-hummingbird-migration-is-here-discover-5-key-ways-to-help-them-on-their-4000/ Don’t Deadhead Provide Supplemental Food Supply Sources of Water Use Anti-Collision Stickers Give Shelter and Space FAQs Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. 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Though she’s relatively new to gardening, she loves learning from our community – and she’s slowly but surely turning her outdoor space into her own personal oasis! https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/easily-restore-your-rusty-garden-tools/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/easily-restore-your-rusty-garden-tools/ Clean Tools Treat Rust Prevent Future Rust My Rusty Tool Restoration Essentials Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. Before this, Kathleen worked for almost a decade as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Dayton, Ohio. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/freeze/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/freeze/ Picking the Right Flowers to Press Timing Your Harvest for Best Results Techniques for Pressing Flowers Preserving Color and Shape What to Do with your Pressed Flowers Flower Pressing Essentials Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. When she’s not writing about the latest viral moment, she’s cultivating her love of gardening and bringing a storyteller’s eye to all things green and growing. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/grow-flowers-and-plants-for-hummingbirds-try-these-12-garden-stunners-for-hummers/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/grow-flowers-and-plants-for-hummingbirds-try-these-12-garden-stunners-for-hummers/ Fuchsia Impatiens Mexican Sunflower Zinnia Agastache Salvia ‘Black and Blue’ Cardinal Flower Lantana Coral Trumpet Honeycuckle (aka Coral Vine) Firecracker Plant (aka Coral Plant) Garden Phlox Red Buckeye After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a degree in English, Susan pursued a career in communications. In addition, she wrote garden articles for magazines and authored a newspaper gardening column for many years. She contributed South-Central regional gardening columns for four years to Lowes. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-get-rid-of-aphids-on-tomato-plants/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-get-rid-of-aphids-on-tomato-plants/ How to Identify Aphids on Tomato Plants How to Get Rid of Aphids on Tomato Plants Naturally When to Consider Chemical Solutions Preventing Future Infestations Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. Saving Tomato Seeds Take Cuttings Layering Side Shoots How to Overwinter Tomato Plants in Pots Tips for Successful Tomato Propagation Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-scarify-seeds-use-pro-techniques-to-speed-up-seed-germination/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-scarify-seeds-use-pro-techniques-to-speed-up-seed-germination/ What is Scarification of Seeds? Is it Necessary to Scarify All Seeds? Scarification Methods Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/mini-snakes-try-these-6-small-snake-plant-varieties-for-a-cute-and-compact-indoor-plant/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/mini-snakes-try-these-6-small-snake-plant-varieties-for-a-cute-and-compact-indoor-plant/ Black Robusta Dwarf Laurentii Black Star Golden Hahnii Samurai Dwarf Silver Blue Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/my-secret-weapon-for-perfect-seed-starts-and-overwintering-indoor-plants-costs-less-than-30/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/my-secret-weapon-for-perfect-seed-starts-and-overwintering-indoor-plants-costs-less-than-30/ The Indoor Growing Problem How Heated Seed Mats Work Cutting Germination Time Bottom Heat vs. Air Temp Uniform Warmth Where Seed Heat Mats Fail Best Heated Seed Mats with Thermostats Are They Necessary for All Seeds? When to Stop Using Heated Seed Mats Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/quiz-can-you-name-the-plant-from-just-its-leaves/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/quiz-can-you-name-the-plant-from-just-its-leaves/ Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/take-it-easy-slow-gardening-is-the-low/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/take-it-easy-slow-gardening-is-the-low/ What Is Slow Gardening? Slow Gardening Principles How to Try the Slow Gardening Trend Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. Laura Walters Content Editor Mulch, Mulch, Mulch Plant Bare-Root Roses Stop Fertilizing ASAP Your Shopping List Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-earlier-the-better-is-my-sweet-pea-motto/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-earlier-the-better-is-my-sweet-pea-motto/ Why January is the Sweet Spot Which Type Should You Choose? Sweet Pea Varieties for Early Sowing How to Plant Sweet Peas Now Problems with Winter Sweet Peas Essential Sweet Pea Care Kit Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/where-to-plant-hydrangeas-so-they-thrive-for-years/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/where-to-plant-hydrangeas-so-they-thrive-for-years/ Why Choosing the Right Location Is Important Where Can You Grow Hydrangeas? Where to Plant Hydrangeas So They Thrive Best Hydrangeas for Difficult Spots Frequently Asked Questions Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. Laura Walters Content Editor Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/3-easy-things-to-do-in-your-garden-this-january-for-a-beautiful-2026-plus-1-that-adds-color-now/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/3-easy-things-to-do-in-your-garden-this-january-for-a-beautiful-2026-plus-1-that-adds-color-now/ Plant Bare Root Roses Mulch and Prep Garden Beds Keep Bird Feeders and Bird Baths Topped Up Plus: Pot Up Pansies/Violas for Color Now Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-plants-youll-regret-not-pruning-in-september-dont-neglect-these-post/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-plants-youll-regret-not-pruning-in-september-dont-neglect-these-post/ Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. When she’s not writing, Ciéra can be found getting incredibly excited when her small but ever-expanding garden shows more signs of growth. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/9-must-do-garden-tasks-you-need-to-tick-off-before-august-ends/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/9-must-do-garden-tasks-you-need-to-tick-off-before-august-ends/ Harvest Vegetables Collect Seeds from Annuals Sow Seeds for a Fall Crop Weed, Weed, and Weed Again Divide Spring and Summer Perennials Plant New Perennials Attend to Your Lawn Manage Pests and Diseases Repot Pot-Bound Houseplants Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/avoid-these-5-invasive-ground-covers-at-all-costs-plant-a-stunning-native-variety-instead/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/avoid-these-5-invasive-ground-covers-at-all-costs-plant-a-stunning-native-variety-instead/ Benefits of Native Ground Covers Invasive Ground Covers To Avoid Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/birdfys-new-smart-feeders-and-baths-got-bird-experts-talking-at-ces-2026/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/birdfys-new-smart-feeders-and-baths-got-bird-experts-talking-at-ces-2026/ The Award-Winner: Birdfy’s Bath Pro Coming Soon: Hummingbird Haven Coming Soon: 360 Degree Bird Watching Alternatives Available Now Birdfy Is Making Strides Allie Kerkhoff has been with Gardening Know How since 2020, working across direct sales, project management, and e-commerce. With a Master’s in Economics from the University of British Columbia and a background in strategic planning and revenue optimization, she helps support the business side of the site so our editorial team can keep writing and publishing great content. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/do-your-houseplants-need-moving-for-winter-why-fall-chills-affect-indoor-plants-how-to-tell/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/do-your-houseplants-need-moving-for-winter-why-fall-chills-affect-indoor-plants-how-to-tell/ Why Temperature Shifts Matter Indoors How Cold is Too Cold for Houseplants? Where to Move Houseplants if They Are Cold Checklist for Happy Houseplants in Winter Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/fall-flowers-for-pots/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/fall-flowers-for-pots/ Chrysanthemums Asters Calendula Dianthus Echinacea Rudbeckia Salvia Snapdragon Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. Janey Goulding Content Editor Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/grow-a-shade-fern-garden-6-ways-to-a-fern/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/grow-a-shade-fern-garden-6-ways-to-a-fern/ Play with Texture Add Color Vary Fern Heights Add Other Elements Use Hanging Ferns Create a Native Fern Garden Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-grow-seeds-quickly-8-expert-tricks-for-fast-flowers-crops/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-grow-seeds-quickly-8-expert-tricks-for-fast-flowers-crops/ How to Grow Seeds Quickly Choose Fast-Growing Seeds Try the Paper Towel Germination Method Soak the Seeds Scarify Seeds Give Them a Cold Treatment Keep Trays Warm Light Them Up Create a Humid Environment Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. Melanie Griffiths Editor in Chief https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/its-not-too-late-to-plant-a-bulb-lasagna-this-experts-last/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/its-not-too-late-to-plant-a-bulb-lasagna-this-experts-last/ Your Last-Minute Bulb Lasagna Essentials: Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/my-garden-was-full-of-weeds-so-stubborn-and-strong-they-bent-my-trowel-this-is-the-tool-i-used-to-st/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/my-garden-was-full-of-weeds-so-stubborn-and-strong-they-bent-my-trowel-this-is-the-tool-i-used-to-st/ Why I Chose This Weeding Tool How This Weeding Tool Did What I Recommend Instead Laura Walters is a Content Editor who joined Gardening Know How in 2021. With a BFA in Electronic Media from the University of Cincinnati, a certificate in Writing for Television from UCLA, and a background in documentary filmmaking and local news, Laura loves providing gardeners with all the know how they need to succeed, in an easy and entertaining format. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/pelargonsjuka-is-the-cozy-scandi-gardening-trend-to-try-this-fall-if-you-love-geraniums/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/pelargonsjuka-is-the-cozy-scandi-gardening-trend-to-try-this-fall-if-you-love-geraniums/ Why Fall Is Prime Time for Pelargonsjuka in the U.S. How to Create a Scandi-Style Display at Home Care Tips for Happy Indoor Pelargoniums Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/say-hello-to-your-birth-month-houseplant/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/say-hello-to-your-birth-month-houseplant/ The Birth Month Houseplants January – Snake Plant February – African Violet March – Anthurium April – Maidenhair Fern May – Peace Lily June – Philodendron July – Aloe Vera August – Rubber Tree Plant September – Pothos October – Calathea November – Jade Plant December – Christmas Cactus Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/are-your-favorite-christmas-songs-stressing-your-houseplants-10-holiday-hits-that-can-stunt-growth/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/are-your-favorite-christmas-songs-stressing-your-houseplants-10-holiday-hits-that-can-stunt-growth/ Christmas Songs That Stress Houseplants Christmas Songs Houseplants Love Should You Curate a Plant Playlist? Best Christmas Albums for Houseplants Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . Melanie has spent the last few years transforming her own garden, which is constantly evolving as a work in progress. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/create-a-mosquito-bucket-of-doom-for-a-budget/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/create-a-mosquito-bucket-of-doom-for-a-budget/ What is a Mosquito Bucket of Doom? How to Make a Mosquito Bucket of Doom Supplies Steps Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. Before this, Kathleen worked for almost a decade as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Dayton, Ohio. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dahlias-to-lift-or-not-to-lift-what-you-do-this-fall-shapes-next-years-blooms/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dahlias-to-lift-or-not-to-lift-what-you-do-this-fall-shapes-next-years-blooms/ What Dahlias Need in Fall Why Not Leave Tubers in Ground? When it’s Safe to Leave Tubers When it’s Better to Lift What to Remember if You Lift Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-lose-your-strawberries-check-for-these-7-strawberry-diseases-protect-your-strawbs/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-lose-your-strawberries-check-for-these-7-strawberry-diseases-protect-your-strawbs/ Anthracnose Black Root Rot Leaf Spot Leaf Scorch Mold Powdery Mildew Verticillium Wilt FAQs Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/get-savvy-about-spider-breeds-8-green-variegated-and-curly-types-of-spider-plants/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/get-savvy-about-spider-breeds-8-green-variegated-and-curly-types-of-spider-plants/ Variegatum Vittatum Bonnie Shamrock Hawaiian Ocean Bichetii Fire Flash Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/got-a-narrow-front-yard-these-5-compact-shrubs-give-color-curb-appeal-in-every-season/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/got-a-narrow-front-yard-these-5-compact-shrubs-give-color-curb-appeal-in-every-season/ Best Compact, Four-Season Shrubs for Tight Spaces Tips for Designing in Narrow Front Yards Shrub Planting Essentials Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/heres-the-best-time-to-water-grass-for-a-lush-lawn-according-to-experts/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/heres-the-best-time-to-water-grass-for-a-lush-lawn-according-to-experts/ Why Timing Matters When Is The Best Time To Water Lawn? How Long To Water Grass How Much Water Does My Sprinkler Put Out? How Often Should I Water My Lawn? Frequently Asked Questions Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-get-a-wax-covered-amaryllis-to-bloom-again/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-get-a-wax-covered-amaryllis-to-bloom-again/ After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a degree in English, Susan pursued a career in communications. In addition, she wrote garden articles for magazines and authored a newspaper gardening column for many years. She contributed South-Central regional gardening columns for four years to Lowes.com. While living in Oklahoma, she served as a master gardener for 17 years. Laura Walters Content Editor Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-grow-livingstone-daisy-total-care-guide-for-cleretum-bellidiforme/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-grow-livingstone-daisy-total-care-guide-for-cleretum-bellidiforme/ Livingstone Daisy Care Light Water Temperature & Humidity Soil Fertilizer Problems, Pests & Diseases Growing Livingstone Daisy From Seed Propagation Livingstone Daisy Varieties More Garden Inspiration Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-plan-a-snowmelt-garden-early-blooms-and-smart-water-use/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-plan-a-snowmelt-garden-early-blooms-and-smart-water-use/ What Is a Snowmelt Garden? Understanding the Site: Snow Patterns and Microclimates Plants for Snowmelt Gardens Early Bloomers and Emergers Cold-Tolerant Foliage Plants Moisture-Loving or Drainage-Tolerant Plants Design Strategies for Snowmelt Gardens Water Management and Sustainability Year-Round Integration Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-bought-one-lawn-tool-from-this-battery/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-bought-one-lawn-tool-from-this-battery/ Why I Love Greenworks Tools My Top Greenworks Picks Allie Kerkhoff has been with Gardening Know How since 2020, working across direct sales, project management, and e-commerce. With a Master’s in Economics from the University of British Columbia and a background in strategic planning and revenue optimization, she helps support the business side of the site so our editorial team can keep writing and publishing great content. Though she’s relatively new to gardening, she loves learning from our community – and she’s slowly but surely turning her outdoor space into her own personal oasis! https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-thought-my-bird-feeder-was-enough-but-these-3-winter-game/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-thought-my-bird-feeder-was-enough-but-these-3-winter-game/ Try These Winter Game-Changers Mix Up Your Bird Food Use Multiple Feeders Rethink Feeder Placement Go the Extra Mile for Birds Winter Bird Feeding Essentials Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/make-the-perfect-diy-seed/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/make-the-perfect-diy-seed/ Do I Need a Seed-Starting Mix? Why Make Your Own Seed-Starting Mix? Seed Mixture Materials Seed-Starting Mix Recipes Basic Three-Part Seed-Starting Mix Peat-Free Seed-Starting Mix Using Potting Soil to Start Seeds Recipes with Compost Can I Use Potting Soil to Start Seeds? Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/move-over-mistletoe-the-kissing-ball-is-the-holiday-trend-im-excited-to-try-this-year-heres-how-to-m/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/move-over-mistletoe-the-kissing-ball-is-the-holiday-trend-im-excited-to-try-this-year-heres-how-to-m/ What Is a Kissing Ball? Supplies How to Make a Kissing Ball More Options for Kissing Balls Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. Before this, Kathleen worked for almost a decade as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Dayton, Ohio. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/plant-these-10-perennials-in-january-for-a-garden-filled-with-glorious-color-all-spring-and-summer/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/plant-these-10-perennials-in-january-for-a-garden-filled-with-glorious-color-all-spring-and-summer/ Masterwort Coneflowers Yarrow Roses Dianthus Hostas Stonecrop Red Hot Poker Coreopsis Joe Pye Weed Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/pruning-limelight-hydrangea-bushes-for-bigger-blooms-stronger-plants/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/pruning-limelight-hydrangea-bushes-for-bigger-blooms-stronger-plants/ Do You Need To Prune ‘Limelight’ Hydrangeas? Benefits Of Pruning ‘Limelight’ Hydrangeas When To Prune ‘Limelight’ Hydrangeas How To Prune ‘Limelight’ Hydrangeas Frequently Asked Questions Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/smart-gardeners-are-buying-their-seed-starting-tools-now/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/smart-gardeners-are-buying-their-seed-starting-tools-now/ Laura Walters is a Content Editor who joined Gardening Know How in 2021. With a BFA in Electronic Media from the University of Cincinnati, a certificate in Writing for Television from UCLA, and a background in documentary filmmaking and local news, Laura loves providing gardeners with all the know how they need to succeed, in an easy and entertaining format. Laura lives in Southwest Ohio, where she’s been gardening for ten years, and she spends her summers on a lake in Northern Michigan. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-surprise-superfood-is-a-favorite-of-garden-birds-in-winter-and-is-sitting-in-your-kitchen-cupbo/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-surprise-superfood-is-a-favorite-of-garden-birds-in-winter-and-is-sitting-in-your-kitchen-cupbo/ Why Raisins are Ideal Why Birds Turn to Fruit in Winter Which Birds Love Raisins Feed Raisins to Birds Potential Problems with Raisins Essential Bird Care Janey is a former assistant editor of the UK’s oldest gardening magazine, Amateur Gardening, where she worked for five years. For the last few years, she has also been writing and editing content for digital gardening brands GardeningEtc and Homes & Gardens. She’s taken part in a range of conservation and rewilding projects for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) as a way of exploring her horticultural horizons. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/why-planting-seeds-can-help-lift-your-february-mood-slump-according-to-science/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/why-planting-seeds-can-help-lift-your-february-mood-slump-according-to-science/ The Science Behind Soil Microbes and Mood Why February? How Seed-Starting Provides Exposure Benefits Beyond Microbes How to Maximize Exposure Safely Make it a Habit Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/why-you-should-never-plant-this-one-beautiful-flowering-tree/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/why-you-should-never-plant-this-one-beautiful-flowering-tree/ Why People Plant It Why You Shouldn’t What to Grow Instead Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/your-gardens-biggest-eyesore-has-an-easy-fix/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/your-gardens-biggest-eyesore-has-an-easy-fix/ Why You Should Hide Your Hose How to Hide an Ugly Hose Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-types-of-plants-with-holes-in-leaves/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-types-of-plants-with-holes-in-leaves/ Pretty Plants With Holes in Their Leaves Monstera adansonii or Swiss Cheese Vine Alocasia ‘Jacklyn’ Tree Philodendron Philodendron Xanadu Mini Monstera Monstera obliqua Baltic Blue Pothos Final Thoughts Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. Kathleen Walters Content Editor https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-longest_1/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-longest_1/ Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/confused-about-what-to-do-with-dahlias-after-flowering-4-steps-to-safeguard-your-summer-displays-pre/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/confused-about-what-to-do-with-dahlias-after-flowering-4-steps-to-safeguard-your-summer-displays-pre/ Make Sure Dahlias Have Finished Flowering Cutting Dahlias Back in the Fall Lifting and Storing Dahlias Replanting Dahlias in Spring FAQs Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/de/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/de/ Steer Clear of De-Icing Salt Grab a Shovel Be Careful Where You Sweep Opt for Plant-Safe De-Icers Use Abrasives for Traction Install Physical Barriers And If You Do Use De-Icing Salts… Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/do-deer-eat-hydrangeas-how-to-keep-beloved-shrubs-safe-from-greedy-grazers/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/do-deer-eat-hydrangeas-how-to-keep-beloved-shrubs-safe-from-greedy-grazers/ Do Deer Eat Hydrangeas? How Badly Do Deer Damage Hydrangeas? Which Hydrangeas Do Deer Like Most? Deer Resistant Hydrangea Types How To Keep Deer From Eating Hydrangeas Frequently Asked Questions Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/drew-barrymore-is-bringing-the-outdoors-into-her-home/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/drew-barrymore-is-bringing-the-outdoors-into-her-home/ How Drew’s Love of Nature Is Shaping Her Indoor Spaces The Best Plants for a Bathroom Greenhouse Bringing Nature Into Daily Life Maria is an outdoor enthusiast who works in public lands management. She is a proud houseplant fanatic, owning more than 40 in her collection. She enjoys delving into advanced care topics, houseplant problem-solving, and plant propagation. Maria holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Environmental Science from Hanover College. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/feeding-houseplants-how-and-when-to-fertilize-indoor-plants-like-a-pro/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/feeding-houseplants-how-and-when-to-fertilize-indoor-plants-like-a-pro/ Why Fertilize Indoor Plants? Best Fertilizers Options How Often to Fertilize When to Fertilize Indoor Plants How to Fertilize Indoor Plants FAQs Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/golf-course-secret-why-experts-are-applying-sand-to-grass-now/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/golf-course-secret-why-experts-are-applying-sand-to-grass-now/ Why Add Lawn Sand to Turfgrass? Sanding to Improve Drainage Pick Your Sand Carefully When to Sand Your Lawn How to Sand the Yard Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-best-plant-bulbs-this-fall-to-guarantee-a-gorgeous-garden-come-spring/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-best-plant-bulbs-this-fall-to-guarantee-a-gorgeous-garden-come-spring/ Spring might feel far away, but having a colorful, blooming garden early next season comes down to what you do this fall. Fall is bulb-planting time, an opportunity to prep your garden for the end of winter when color returns to your world. Whether you’re a newbie gardener or someone with a few flower-filled years under your belt, planting spring-flowering bulbs in the fall is one of the easiest, most rewarding garden activities you can do. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-keep-dahlias-flowering-for-longer-start-now-with-these-pro-tips-for-a-bloom/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-keep-dahlias-flowering-for-longer-start-now-with-these-pro-tips-for-a-bloom/ Cutting, Deadheading and Pinching Watering Dahlias Boost Dahlia Fertility Shade on Hot Days Check for Pests & Problems FAQs Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-make-a-diy-moss-pole-for-houseplants/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-make-a-diy-moss-pole-for-houseplants/ What Are the Benefits of a Moss Pole? How to Make a DIY Moss Pole Go Bigger with a Mesh Moss Pole Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/if-you-have-a-small-yard-but-big-storage-needs-then-a-mini-shed-may-be-the-answer/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/if-you-have-a-small-yard-but-big-storage-needs-then-a-mini-shed-may-be-the-answer/ Laura Walters is a Content Editor who joined Gardening Know How in 2021. With a BFA in Electronic Media from the University of Cincinnati, a certificate in Writing for Television from UCLA, and a background in documentary filmmaking and local news, Laura loves providing gardeners with all the know how they need to succeed, in an easy and entertaining format. Laura lives in Southwest Ohio, where she’s been gardening for ten years, and she spends her summers on a lake in Northern Michigan. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/is-june-too-late-to-plant-tomatoes-not-if-you-follow-these-5-tips-for-a-last/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/is-june-too-late-to-plant-tomatoes-not-if-you-follow-these-5-tips-for-a-last/ Check Your Frost Dates Choose Transplants Instead of Seeds Choose Early Varieties Optimize Growing Conditions Protect Plants as Temperatures Drop Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Saving Tomato Seeds Take Cuttings Layering Side Shoots How to Overwinter Tomato Plants in Pots Tips for Successful Tomato Propagation Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/jonathan-knights-beautiful-acre-of-wild-garden-to-help-dwindling-bee-populations-isnt-unachievable/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/jonathan-knights-beautiful-acre-of-wild-garden-to-help-dwindling-bee-populations-isnt-unachievable/ Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. When she’s not writing, Ciéra can be found getting incredibly excited when her small but ever-expanding garden shows more signs of growth. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/my-yard-was-filled-with-trash-from-the-previous-owners/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/my-yard-was-filled-with-trash-from-the-previous-owners/ How to Turn Trash Into Garden Treasure Get Inspired in Your Own Landscape Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-3-stunning-flowers-you-can-and-should-still-plant-in-december-plus-1-to-save-until-spring/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-3-stunning-flowers-you-can-and-should-still-plant-in-december-plus-1-to-save-until-spring/ Tulips Daffodils Roses Save for Spring: Peonies Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-8-best-types-of-vegetables-to-grow-vertically-on-a-fence/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-8-best-types-of-vegetables-to-grow-vertically-on-a-fence/ Structures for Vertical Gardening What Can I Grow Vertically on a Fence? Indeterminate Tomatoes Snow Peas Runner Beans Cucumbers Zucchini Melons Herbs Lettuces and Leafy Greens Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-fatal-mistake-youre-probably-making-with-crocus-bulbs/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-fatal-mistake-youre-probably-making-with-crocus-bulbs/ Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. His growing success shows that disability doesn’t have to stop you from your goals. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/try-these-6-clever-and-humane-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-out-of-your-garden-without-harming-them/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/try-these-6-clever-and-humane-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-out-of-your-garden-without-harming-them/ What Attracts Groundhogs to Your Yard? How to Tell If You Have a Groundhog in Your Garden Humane Ways to Deter Groundhogs Final Thoughts Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/want-free-plants-catch-the-prime-moment-to-propagate-all-these-popular-garden-perennials-and-its-so-/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/want-free-plants-catch-the-prime-moment-to-propagate-all-these-popular-garden-perennials-and-its-so-/ Why You Should Divide Perennials What to Divide in Spring The Fail-Safe Guide to Dividing Essential Tools for a Great Result Emma is an avid gardener and has worked in media for over 25 years. Previously editor of Modern Gardens magazine, she regularly writes for the Royal Horticultural Society. She loves to garden hand-in-hand with nature and her garden is full of bees, butterflies and birds as well as cottage-garden blooms. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-fragrant-fall/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-fragrant-fall/ Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-unique-bonsai-trees-you-should-grow-for-a-stunning-one-of-a/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-unique-bonsai-trees-you-should-grow-for-a-stunning-one-of-a/ Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-flowering-shrubs-that-bloom-all-summer/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-flowering-shrubs-that-bloom-all-summer/ Rose Palustris ‘Annabelle’ Smooth Hydrangea Blue Mist Spirea ‘Apricot Drift’ Rose ‘Invincibelle Spirit II’ Smooth Hydrangea Rose of Sharon Bottlebrush Buckeye ‘Quick Fire Fab’ Panicle Hydrangea Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-plants-you-should-always-prune-in-june/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-plants-you-should-always-prune-in-june/ Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/cheap-container-vegetable-gardening-ideas-to-save-money-and-maximize-space-and-harvests/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/cheap-container-vegetable-gardening-ideas-to-save-money-and-maximize-space-and-harvests/ Grow Cut and Come Again Crops Save on Soil, Use Pot Fillers Create Compost Pot Up Kitchen Scraps Use a Self-Watering Planter Plant Perennials Use a DIY Greenhouse Don’t Buy Unnecessary Tools Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/does-the-chalk-trick-work-for-ant-control-explore-if-this-method-will-really-deter-ants-in-the-home/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/does-the-chalk-trick-work-for-ant-control-explore-if-this-method-will-really-deter-ants-in-the-home/ What is the Chalk Trick? How to Use the Chalk Trick Does it Work? Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. Before this, Kathleen worked for almost a decade as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Dayton, Ohio. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/growing-strawberries-in-raised-beds/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/growing-strawberries-in-raised-beds/ Benefits of Raised Beds Best Raised Beds Planting Strawberries in Raised Beds Best Systems of Planting Caring for Strawberries FAQs Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/help-backyard-birdies-survive-the-winter/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/help-backyard-birdies-survive-the-winter/ Why Charcuteries Work for Birds Make Your Own Bird Charcuterie Charcuterie Nibbles The Perfect Platter Adapting Your Birdie Charcuterie Winter Bird Care Winter Bird Essentials Janey is a former assistant editor of the UK’s oldest gardening magazine, Amateur Gardening, where she worked for five years. For the last few years, she has also been writing and editing content for digital gardening brands GardeningEtc and Homes & Gardens. She’s taken part in a range of conservation and rewilding projects for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) as a way of exploring her horticultural horizons. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-get-rid-of-boxelder-bugs-naturally/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-get-rid-of-boxelder-bugs-naturally/ Identifying Boxelder Bugs Are Boxelder Bugs Harmful? How To Get Rid Of Boxelder Bugs Naturally Frequently Asked Questions Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/if-you-see-forks-in-peoples-gardens-this-fall-theres-actually-a-very-good-reason/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/if-you-see-forks-in-peoples-gardens-this-fall-theres-actually-a-very-good-reason/ The only child of a horticulturist and an English teacher, Liz Baessler was destined to become a gardening editor. She has been with Gardening Know how since 2015, and a Senior Editor since 2020. She holds a BA in English from Brandeis University and an MA in English from the University of Geneva, Switzerland. After years of gardening in containers and community garden plots, she finally has a backyard of her own, which she is systematically filling with vegetables and flowers. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/its-time-to-act-these-are-the-best-products-to-keep-mice-rats-out-of-your-house-before-they-invade/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/its-time-to-act-these-are-the-best-products-to-keep-mice-rats-out-of-your-house-before-they-invade/ Seal Up All Entry Points Keep Outdoor Areas Clean and Uninviting Use Natural and Electronic Deterrents Set Traps Strategically – Especially in Fall Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/keep-grocery-store-herbs-thriving-indoors-for-months-with-these-3-simple-tips/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/keep-grocery-store-herbs-thriving-indoors-for-months-with-these-3-simple-tips/ Which Herbs Are Best for Growing Indoors? Repot Immediately with Quality Potting Soil Boost Light Levels Harvest Correctly to Keep Herbs Producing Fresh herbs at the supermarket come in two forms: cut herbs you need to use quickly and potted plants that you probably hope you can keep going for a while. The potted herbs in the store are tempting to buy. After all, who doesn’t want a continuous supply of basil or parsley on their kitchen windowsill? https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/learn-about-the-incredible-growth-rate-of-wisteria/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/learn-about-the-incredible-growth-rate-of-wisteria/ Is Wisteria Invasive? How Fast Do Wisteria Vines Grow? How Long Does Wisteria Take to Grow to Full Size? Native Alternatives to Invasive Wisteria Growing Wisteria Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/looking-for-plants-to-give-you-the-soft-and-fuzzies-try-these-5-fuzzy-leaf-plant-options/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/looking-for-plants-to-give-you-the-soft-and-fuzzies-try-these-5-fuzzy-leaf-plant-options/ Silver Sage Rose Campion Cobweb Spiderwort Lamb’s Ear Panda Plant After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a degree in English, Susan pursued a career in communications. In addition, she wrote garden articles for magazines and authored a newspaper gardening column for many years. She contributed South-Central regional gardening columns for four years to Lowes.com. While living in Oklahoma, she served as a master gardener for 17 years. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/sleep-better-tonight-7-bedroom-plants-that-bring-spa/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/sleep-better-tonight-7-bedroom-plants-that-bring-spa/ Plants for a Better Night’s Sleep Snake Plant Peace Lily Spider Plant Aloe Vera Pothos Bamboo Palm Chinese Evergreen Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-fantastic-mosquito-killer-also-eliminates-other-pests/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-fantastic-mosquito-killer-also-eliminates-other-pests/ What Are Mosquito Dunks? Outdoor Uses Indoor Uses Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. Before this, Kathleen worked for almost a decade as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Dayton, Ohio. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/tuck-into-tasty-homegrown-heritage-spud-varieties-7-of-the-best-heirloom-potatoes/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/tuck-into-tasty-homegrown-heritage-spud-varieties-7-of-the-best-heirloom-potatoes/ ‘Early Rose’ ‘Russet Burbank’ ‘Irish Cobbler’ ‘Bliss Triumph’ ‘Early Ohio’ ‘German Butterball’ ‘Russian Banana’ Fingerling FAQs Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/up-your-amaryllis-game-6-of-the-best-giant-amaryllis-varieties/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/up-your-amaryllis-game-6-of-the-best-giant-amaryllis-varieties/ Choosing the Best Giant Amaryllis Varieties Luna Jumbo Pink Rival Jumbo Red Pearl Jumbo Rose Quartz Stardust Jumbo Terra Cotta Star Jumbo Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/10-best-tomato-trellis-ideas-you-can-buy-or-diy/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/10-best-tomato-trellis-ideas-you-can-buy-or-diy/ Why Supporting Tomatoes is Essential Tomato Trellis Ideas Tomato Stakes in Rows Tomato Teepee Bespoke Cane Support with Netting Tomato Cage String Trellis The Florida Weave Arched Trellis Planter with Trellis Cattle Panels Fence or Chicken Wire Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/14-plants-to-grow-before-you-die-experts-share-must/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/14-plants-to-grow-before-you-die-experts-share-must/ Laura Walters is a Content Editor who joined Gardening Know How in 2021. With a BFA in Electronic Media from the University of Cincinnati, a certificate in Writing for Television from UCLA, and a background in documentary filmmaking and local news, Laura loves providing gardeners with all the know how they need to succeed, in an easy and entertaining format. Laura lives in Southwest Ohio, where she’s been gardening for ten years, and she spends her summers on a lake in Northern Michigan. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/6-container-gardening-habits-you-need-to-ditch-if-these-potting-problems-apply-to-you-its-time-to-ma/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/6-container-gardening-habits-you-need-to-ditch-if-these-potting-problems-apply-to-you-its-time-to-ma/ Ditch These Bad Container Habits Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/6-surefire-bird-feeder-ideas-to-satisfy-every-type-of-backyard-bird/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/6-surefire-bird-feeder-ideas-to-satisfy-every-type-of-backyard-bird/ More Feeders ≠ More Birds Platform Feeders For Bigger Birds Tube Feeders For Smaller Songbirds Mesh Feeders for Clingers Hoppers for Cardinals Suet Feeders for Woodpeckers Perches for Hummingbirds Emma is an avid gardener and has worked in media for over 25 years. Previously editor of Modern Gardens magazine, she regularly writes for the Royal Horticultural Society. She loves to garden hand-in-hand with nature and her garden is full of bees, butterflies and birds as well as cottage-garden blooms. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-best-vegetables-to-plant-in-july/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-best-vegetables-to-plant-in-july/ Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/add-some-fall-sparkle-to-dull-corners-5-shade/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/add-some-fall-sparkle-to-dull-corners-5-shade/ Oakleaf Hydrangea Western Azalea Sugar Maple ‘Fall Fiesta’ Dwarf Fothergilla Pagoda Dogwood Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/best-trees-for-containers-create-a-potted-grove-on-your-porch-with-these-8-compact-varieties/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/best-trees-for-containers-create-a-potted-grove-on-your-porch-with-these-8-compact-varieties/ Boulevard Cypress Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar Japanese Maple American Fringetree Kousa Dogwood Black Chokeberry Winterberry Southern Magnolia ‘Little Gem’ FAQs Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/black-friday-sales-are-sprouting-up-everywhere/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/black-friday-sales-are-sprouting-up-everywhere/ Top Deals Allie Kerkhoff has been with Gardening Know How since 2020, working across direct sales, project management, and e-commerce. With a Master’s in Economics from the University of British Columbia and a background in strategic planning and revenue optimization, she helps support the business side of the site so our editorial team can keep writing and publishing great content. Though she’s relatively new to gardening, she loves learning from our community – and she’s slowly but surely turning her outdoor space into her own personal oasis! https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/chop-chop-these-are-the-7-flowering-plants-you-should-cut-back-in-august-for-a-fabulous-late-summer-/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/chop-chop-these-are-the-7-flowering-plants-you-should-cut-back-in-august-for-a-fabulous-late-summer-/ Hardy Geraniums Yarrow Nepeta (Catmint) Alstroemeria Lantana Hyssop Anise Lady’s Mantle Janey is a former assistant editor of the UK’s oldest gardening magazine, Amateur Gardening, where she worked for five years. For the last few years, she has also been writing and editing content for digital gardening brands GardeningEtc and Homes & Gardens. She’s taken part in a range of conservation and rewilding projects for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) as a way of exploring her horticultural horizons. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/experts-say-these-7-popular-plants-are-overrated/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/experts-say-these-7-popular-plants-are-overrated/ Hybrid Garden Roses Black-Eyed Susans Tulips Chrysanthemums Burning Bush Petunias Siberian Iris Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-propagate-tomatoes-3-easy-ways-to-grow-next-years-plants-for-free/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-propagate-tomatoes-3-easy-ways-to-grow-next-years-plants-for-free/ Saving Tomato Seeds Take Cuttings Layering Side Shoots How to Overwinter Tomato Plants in Pots Tips for Successful Tomato Propagation Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-cant-stop-thinking-about-the-beckhams-mini-christmas-tree/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-cant-stop-thinking-about-the-beckhams-mini-christmas-tree/ Why Are Olive Trees Ideal for Festive Decorating? More Alternative Trees That Experts Love Shop Holiday Plant Decor Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. When she’s not writing, Ciéra can be found getting incredibly excited when her small but ever-expanding garden shows more signs of growth. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/jisoos-cartier-background-just-started-the-biggest-red-floral-trend-of-2026/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/jisoos-cartier-background-just-started-the-biggest-red-floral-trend-of-2026/ Start With a Clean Cut (Literally) Lose the Holiday Clutter, Keep the Color Refresh the Water (and the Vase) Mix Red Blooms With Hardy Winter Foliage Extend the Life of Potted Red Flowers Style for the Long Winter Ahead Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/keep-lawns-lush-through-winter-and-beyond-with-this-ridiculously-easy-tiktok-hack/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/keep-lawns-lush-through-winter-and-beyond-with-this-ridiculously-easy-tiktok-hack/ Why Winter Lawns Often Struggle Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/keep-your-pinks-flowering-for-longer-how-to-deadhead-dianthus-for-a-bounty-of-blooms/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/keep-your-pinks-flowering-for-longer-how-to-deadhead-dianthus-for-a-bounty-of-blooms/ Why Do You Deadhead Dianthus? When and How to Deadhead Dianthus Flowers Deadheading Aftercare for Dianthus What Happens if You Don’t Deadhead Dianthus Which Dianthus Varieties Flower for the Longest? FAQs Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/my-mom-has-been-burying-diet-coke-cans-in-her-flower-pots-for-decades-it-saves-her-so-much-money-on-/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/my-mom-has-been-burying-diet-coke-cans-in-her-flower-pots-for-decades-it-saves-her-so-much-money-on-/ Why the Diet Coke Can Hack Is Controversial How the Diet Coke Can Hack Works Laura Walters is a Content Editor who joined Gardening Know How in 2021. With a BFA in Electronic Media from the University of Cincinnati, a certificate in Writing for Television from UCLA, and a background in documentary filmmaking and local news, Laura loves providing gardeners with all the know how they need to succeed, in an easy and entertaining format. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/post/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/post/ Poinsettia Dilemma – Keep it or Toss it? Leaf Shedding Woes Saving a Limp Christmas Cactus Encouraging a Spring Rebloom Leaning Amaryllis Flowers Post-Holiday Bulb Care Cyclamen Turning Yellow Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-11-best-gardening-quotes-to-inspire-your-year-ahead/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-11-best-gardening-quotes-to-inspire-your-year-ahead/ Growth often happens quietly What nourishes life doesn’t need prestige Care matters more than admiration Patience is not wasted time Every garden begins as an act of imagination Gardening reflects what we value Participation matters more than observation A garden is built on hope The best gardens live between control and surrender Gardening is a conversation, not a command When the future feels unclear, begin anyway And one more we couldn’t leave out… Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic! https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-genius-diy-trick-for-keeping-slugs-at-bay-is-one-of-the-best-ive-tried/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-genius-diy-trick-for-keeping-slugs-at-bay-is-one-of-the-best-ive-tried/ Use Garlic to Combat Slugs How Garlic Helps Deter Slugs Make Your Garlic Slug Repellent How to Use Your Slug Repellent More Slug Tricks & Deterrents Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/want-to-grow-more-trees-and-shrubs-for-free-collect-these-7-seeds-now-to-plant-in-spring/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/want-to-grow-more-trees-and-shrubs-for-free-collect-these-7-seeds-now-to-plant-in-spring/ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. Spengler currently splits her life between San Francisco and the French Basque Country, though she was raised in Alaska, giving her experience of gardening in a range of climates. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/wuthering-heights-has-reawakened-our-passion-for-this-iconic-garden-accessory/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/wuthering-heights-has-reawakened-our-passion-for-this-iconic-garden-accessory/ The Gothic Garden Urn The Weathered Stone Urn The Cast Iron Statement Urn The Classical Pedestal Urn The Aged Terracotta Urn The Deliberately Empty Urn Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/climbing-companions-you-need-to-try-5-exquisite-climbing-flowering-plants-to-grow-together-for-vital/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/climbing-companions-you-need-to-try-5-exquisite-climbing-flowering-plants-to-grow-together-for-vital/ Rose And Clematis Passionflower And Abutilon Clematis And Honeysuckle Runner Beans And Sweet Peas Morning Glory and Thunbergia Janey is a former assistant editor of the UK’s oldest gardening magazine, Amateur Gardening, where she worked for five years. For the last few years, she has also been writing and editing content for digital gardening brands GardeningEtc and Homes & Gardens. She’s taken part in a range of conservation and rewilding projects for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) as a way of exploring her horticultural horizons. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-wait-you-can-have-indoor-hyacinths-for-christmas-if-you-start-planning-now/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-wait-you-can-have-indoor-hyacinths-for-christmas-if-you-start-planning-now/ Why Grow Hyacinths for Christmas? Choosing and Preparing Hyacinth Bulbs How to Force Bulbs for Christmas Blooms Caring for Indoor Hyacinths Common Mistakes to Avoid Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-much-light-do-seedlings-really-need-and-when-to-use-grow-lights/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-much-light-do-seedlings-really-need-and-when-to-use-grow-lights/ How Much Light Do Seedlings Need Each Day? What Happens if Seedlings Don’t Get Enough Light? Can Seedlings Get Too Much Light? What Type of Light is Best for Seedlings? What Are the Best Grow Light Types? Fluorescent Lights MH and HPS Lights LED Lights How to Tell if Seedlings Are Getting Enough Light Should Light Exposure Change as Seedlings Grow? Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/leaf-mold-vs-composting/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/leaf-mold-vs-composting/ What Is Fall Leaf Composting? What Is Leaf Mold? Comparing the Benefits Nutrient Content Soil Improvement Ease of Production Best Applications When to Use Compost vs. Leaf Mold Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/lili-reinharts-romantic-rose-garden-inspires-ways-to-enjoy-roses-indoors-long-after-theyre-cut/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/lili-reinharts-romantic-rose-garden-inspires-ways-to-enjoy-roses-indoors-long-after-theyre-cut/ Create a Rose Garden Feel Inside Your Home Making Fresh Roses Last Longer Indoors Preserving Roses for Winter Displays Drying Long-Stem Roses (and When Faux Is Better) Caring for Dried Roses Indoors Timing and Sourcing Roses for Winter Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/plants-you-can-still-propagate-in-winter-for-free-plants-in-spring/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/plants-you-can-still-propagate-in-winter-for-free-plants-in-spring/ Can You Propagate Plants in Winter? How is it Different? 6 Plants to Propagate in Winter Pothos Spider Plant Jade Rosemary African Violet Geranium Propagation Basics Troubleshooting Common Problems Winter Propagation Essentials Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-7-popular-houseplants-wont-survive-without-extra-humidity/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-7-popular-houseplants-wont-survive-without-extra-humidity/ Why Humidity is Important Houseplants that Need High Humidity Calathea Ferns Epiphytic Orchids Peace Lily Alocasia Anthurium Philodendron & Monstera How to Increase Humidity Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/10-common-composting-problems-that-can-spoil-your-garden-gold/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/10-common-composting-problems-that-can-spoil-your-garden-gold/ Compost Smells Bad Pile Doesn’t Heat Up Bugs in Compost Pot Worms Vegetables Growing in Compost Pile Pile Attracts Animals Leaves or Grass Clippings Not Decomposing Dry Compost Pile Compost Fungus Unable to Turn Pile Composting Tips After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a degree in English, Susan pursued a career in communications. In addition, she wrote garden articles for magazines and authored a newspaper gardening column for many years. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/4-pest-and-disease-resistant-hydrangeas-for-a-worry/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/4-pest-and-disease-resistant-hydrangeas-for-a-worry/ Laura Walters is a Content Editor who joined Gardening Know How in 2021. With a BFA in Electronic Media from the University of Cincinnati, a certificate in Writing for Television from UCLA, and a background in documentary filmmaking and local news, Laura loves providing gardeners with all the know how they need to succeed, in an easy and entertaining format. Laura lives in Southwest Ohio, where she’s been gardening for ten years, and she spends her summers on a lake in Northern Michigan. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-of-the-best-thriller-plants-for-fall-containers/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-of-the-best-thriller-plants-for-fall-containers/ Angelonia Purple Fountain Grass False Sunflower Anise Hyssop Coleus Japanese Painted Fern Japanese Maple ‘Gold Cone’ Juniper Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/are-poinsettias-poisonous-to-dogs-what-you-need-to-know-to-keep-your-pooch-safe/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/are-poinsettias-poisonous-to-dogs-what-you-need-to-know-to-keep-your-pooch-safe/ Are Poinsettias Toxic? 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Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager Post-Holiday Period Summer Growth Period Critical Dark Period Signs of Success Common Mistakes Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/buying-solar-garden-lights-im-a-gardening-editor-and-these-are-the-5-facts-you-need-to-know-first/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/buying-solar-garden-lights-im-a-gardening-editor-and-these-are-the-5-facts-you-need-to-know-first/ The 5 Variables You Need To Know Weatherproof Rating One-Summer Up-Styles Light Output Lots of Lumens Bulb Warmth Warm Tones for a Cozy Ambience Solar Panel Material Battery Capacity Lithium Batteries for Longevity Emma is an avid gardener and has worked in media for over 25 years. Previously editor of Modern Gardens magazine, she regularly writes for the Royal Horticultural Society. She loves to garden hand-in-hand with nature and her garden is full of bees, butterflies and birds as well as cottage-garden blooms. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/can-this-common-fruit-be-the-answer-to-deterring-ants-learn-about-lemons-for-natural-ant-control/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/can-this-common-fruit-be-the-answer-to-deterring-ants-learn-about-lemons-for-natural-ant-control/ Why You Have Ants in Your House Using Natural Solutions, Like Lemon, to Deter Ants Does Lemon Really Help Against Ants? Other Natural Ant Deterrents Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Why Gardeners Should Worry About Overwintering Bugs Fall Garden Cleanup: Your First Line of Defense Inspect Garden Structures and Entry Points Use Plants and Natural Methods to Deter Pests Keep the Garden from Becoming a Gateway to Your House Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/do-you-know-the-most-common-garden-plant-diseases-5-problems-you-need-to-avoid/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/do-you-know-the-most-common-garden-plant-diseases-5-problems-you-need-to-avoid/ Identifying Common Garden Plant Diseases Blight Damping Off Leaf Spot Powdery Mildew Wilt FAQs Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/does-the-slow-cooker-seed-hack-really-work-i-put-it-to-the-test/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/does-the-slow-cooker-seed-hack-really-work-i-put-it-to-the-test/ How the Slow Cooker Seed Hack is Supposed to Work When Modern Appliances Get Too Clever So… Does the Slow Cooker Seed Hack Work? Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/grow-great-blue-lobelia-native-blue-cardinal-flowers-for-butterflies-and-hummingbirds/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/grow-great-blue-lobelia-native-blue-cardinal-flowers-for-butterflies-and-hummingbirds/ Caring for Great Blue Lobelia Where to Plant Prune and Deadhead Problems, Pests & Diseases Best Ways to Propagate FAQs Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/growing-for-gold-9-unique-yellow-flowers-to-grow-for-sunshine-garden-color/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/growing-for-gold-9-unique-yellow-flowers-to-grow-for-sunshine-garden-color/ Yellow Rose ‘Graham Thomas’ Asclepias Tuberosa ‘Hello Yellow’ ‘Dwarf Teddy Bear’ Sunflower False Indigo ‘Lemon Meringue’ Fritillaria ‘Lutea’ Narcissus ‘Rip Van Winkle’ Peony ‘Yellow Crown’ Solidago Rugosa ‘Fireworks’ Craspedia ‘Yellow Billy Buttons’ FAQs Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/im-a-professional-chef-and-gardener/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/im-a-professional-chef-and-gardener/ Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/joanna-gaines-unexpected-floral-display-is-making-me-rethink-winter-flowers/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/joanna-gaines-unexpected-floral-display-is-making-me-rethink-winter-flowers/ Camellias Hellebores Ipheion Winter Jasmine Cyclamen Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. When she’s not writing about the latest viral moment, she’s cultivating her love of gardening and bringing a storyteller’s eye to all things green and growing. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/kris-jenners-christmas-throwback-is-bringing-back-this-retro-houseplant/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/kris-jenners-christmas-throwback-is-bringing-back-this-retro-houseplant/ Why Anthuriums are Perfect for Christmas Décor How to Use Anthuriums in Your Holiday Décor Shop Anthurium Essentials Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. When she’s not writing, Ciéra can be found getting incredibly excited when her small but ever-expanding garden shows more signs of growth. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/kristen-bells-umbrella-foliage-display-is-the-whimsical-hanging-planter-idea-we-need-this-winter/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/kristen-bells-umbrella-foliage-display-is-the-whimsical-hanging-planter-idea-we-need-this-winter/ Why Hanging Greenery Works in Winter Turning Unexpected Objects Into Planters Other Hanging Planter Options The Best Plants for Cascading Indoor Displays Keeping Hanging Plants Happy Indoors Styling Tips for a Polished Look Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/new-ways-to-use-classic-garden-plants/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/new-ways-to-use-classic-garden-plants/ What Are Classic Garden Plants? New Ways To Use Classic Plants Update Classic Roses Modernize Lilacs Grow Classics Vertically Play Around With Edible Plants Take Traditional Houseplants Outdoors Turn Wildflowers Into Turf More Inspiration Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/pacific-northwest-gardeners-heres-everything-to-plant-in-march-for-a-thriving-garden/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/pacific-northwest-gardeners-heres-everything-to-plant-in-march-for-a-thriving-garden/ Pacific Northwest USDA Zones Understanding the Pacific Northwest Climate in March What Vegetable Seeds to Start in March Fruits to Plant in March Flowers and Ornamental Plants Tips for March Gardening Protecting the Garden in March Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/planting-hot-peppers-at-christmas-always-gives-me-my-best-harvest/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/planting-hot-peppers-at-christmas-always-gives-me-my-best-harvest/ Why Start Hot Peppers in December Choosing the Right Varieties Indoor Planting Setup Light, Heat & Germination Transplanting & Hardening Off Timing for Best Harvest Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-12-most-beautiful-summer/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-12-most-beautiful-summer/ Red Sunflower Celosia Panicle Hydrangea Dinner Plate Dahlia Nasturtium Fragrant English Roses Peonies Bee Balm Gerbera Daisy Zinnia Elegans Alstroemeria Hollyhock Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . Melanie has spent the last few years transforming her own garden, which is constantly evolving as a work in progress. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-one-accessory-victoria-beckham-uses-to-make-her-christmas-tree-look-luxurious/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-one-accessory-victoria-beckham-uses-to-make-her-christmas-tree-look-luxurious/ Start with a Simple, Well-Shaped Tree Choose Luxurious Ribbon Materials How to Make Oversized, Full Bows Arrange Bows Like a Designer Keep Ornaments Minimal (or Skip Them Entirely) Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. When she’s not writing about the latest viral moment, she’s cultivating her love of gardening and bringing a storyteller’s eye to all things green and growing. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/ultimate-snake-plant-fertilizer-guide-for-lush-healthy-houseplants/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/ultimate-snake-plant-fertilizer-guide-for-lush-healthy-houseplants/ Do Snake Plants Need Fertilizer? Best Fertilizer How Often To Fertilize How To Fertilize Frequently Asked Questions Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/want-to-bring-the-cottagecore-aesthetic-to-life-in-your-garden-try-these-9-cottagecore-garden-plant-/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/want-to-bring-the-cottagecore-aesthetic-to-life-in-your-garden-try-these-9-cottagecore-garden-plant-/ Echinacea Fern Foxglove Hellebore Hollyhock Hydrangea Peony Sweet Pea Rose FAQs Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/yes-i-turned-my-rocky-soil-into-a-lush-plant-paradise-heres-how-you-can-do-the-same-expert-reveals-4/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/yes-i-turned-my-rocky-soil-into-a-lush-plant-paradise-heres-how-you-can-do-the-same-expert-reveals-4/ Invest in the Earth Manage Weeds Add a Watering System Grow Shade Lovers and Vertical Options Working with the Rocks Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/3-fall-soil-tasks-you-need-to-do-now-for-perfect-planting-in-spring/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/3-fall-soil-tasks-you-need-to-do-now-for-perfect-planting-in-spring/ Feed Your Soil with Organic Matter Test and Balance Your Soil Protect and Build Soil Shop Spring Prep Essentials Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-best-herbs-to-grow-for-pollinators-support-bees-butterflies-more/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-best-herbs-to-grow-for-pollinators-support-bees-butterflies-more/ Best Herbs For Pollinators Tips For Growing Herbs For Pollinators Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/get-started-for-spring-8-plants-to-plant-in-winter-for-a-head-start-on-your-spring-garden/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/get-started-for-spring-8-plants-to-plant-in-winter-for-a-head-start-on-your-spring-garden/ Herbs Green Onions Leafy Greens Carrots Radishes Broccoli Leeks Common Milkweed FAQs Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/get-the-elegant-look-of-a-conservatory-for-a-fraction-of-the-price-with-one-of-these-stylish-diy-kit/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/get-the-elegant-look-of-a-conservatory-for-a-fraction-of-the-price-with-one-of-these-stylish-diy-kit/ Conservatory vs. Greenhouse Other Considerations Shop DIY Conservatory Kits Laura Walters is a Content Editor who joined Gardening Know How in 2021. With a BFA in Electronic Media from the University of Cincinnati, a certificate in Writing for Television from UCLA, and a background in documentary filmmaking and local news, Laura loves providing gardeners with all the know how they need to succeed, in an easy and entertaining format. Laura lives in Southwest Ohio, where she’s been gardening for ten years, and she spends her summers on a lake in Northern Michigan. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/hot-composting-guide-the-faster-way-to-make-rich-organic-compost-at-home/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/hot-composting-guide-the-faster-way-to-make-rich-organic-compost-at-home/ What is Hot Composting? What Are the Pros and Cons of Hot Composting? Can I Make Hot Compost Indoors? What Do I Need to Start Hot Composting? How to Start a Hot Compost Pile How to Maintain Hot Compost How to Use Hot Compost Common Issues with Hot Compost Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-clean-orchid-leaves-the-right-way-and-make-a-diy-shine-spray-that-keeps-them-pest/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-clean-orchid-leaves-the-right-way-and-make-a-diy-shine-spray-that-keeps-them-pest/ Why Clean Orchid Leaves Matter How Often Should You Clean Orchid Leaves? Orchid Cleaning Spray Recipe How to Clean Orchid Leaves Don’t Fall for These Orchid Cleaning Myths Should You Use a Commercial Leaf Shiner? Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-use-eggshells-on-tomato-plants-the-secret-to-bigger-yields-preventing-disease/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-use-eggshells-on-tomato-plants-the-secret-to-bigger-yields-preventing-disease/ How Can Eggshells Benefit Your Tomato Plants? Are Eggshells Enough to Feed Tomatoes? How to Prepare Eggshells for Tomato Plants Avoid These Eggshell Fertilizer Mistakes How to Use Eggshells as a Soil Additive Bonus: Use Eggshells for Seed Starting Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Saving Tomato Seeds Take Cuttings Layering Side Shoots How to Overwinter Tomato Plants in Pots Tips for Successful Tomato Propagation Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-never-let-my-spigot-go-into-winter-without-this-8-sock/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/i-never-let-my-spigot-go-into-winter-without-this-8-sock/ What is a Faucet Cover? Do You Still Have to Shut Off the Valve? What if I Don’t Have a Shut-off Valve? Spigot Winterizing Essentials Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . Melanie has spent the last few years transforming her own garden, which is constantly evolving as a work in progress. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/joanna-gaines-winter-forest-christmas-decor-is-the-last/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/joanna-gaines-winter-forest-christmas-decor-is-the-last/ Why Joanna’s Foliage Decor Works Which Plants Should I Use? Shop the Look Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. When she’s not writing, Ciéra can be found getting incredibly excited when her small but ever-expanding garden shows more signs of growth. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/raised-bed-garden-layout-ideas-to-maximize-your-vegetable-harvest/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/raised-bed-garden-layout-ideas-to-maximize-your-vegetable-harvest/ Considerations for Raised Bed Garden Layout Raised Bed Garden Layout Tips Raised Bed Garden Layout Ideas Frequently Asked Questions Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/solve-all-your-snake-plant-problems-by-avoiding-these-7-mistakes-you-probably-dont-even-know-youre-m/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/solve-all-your-snake-plant-problems-by-avoiding-these-7-mistakes-you-probably-dont-even-know-youre-m/ Common Causes of Snake Plant Problems Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. Laura Walters Content Editor https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/start-these-chili-peppers-on-your-windowsill-in-winter-8-easy-grow-varieties-from-mild-to-oh/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/start-these-chili-peppers-on-your-windowsill-in-winter-8-easy-grow-varieties-from-mild-to-oh/ What’s Good For Indoor Growing? How Hot Do You Like Your Chilies? The Best Windowsill Set-Up The Trick to an Abundant Crop Emma is an avid gardener and has worked in media for over 25 years. Previously editor of Modern Gardens magazine, she regularly writes for the Royal Horticultural Society. She loves to garden hand-in-hand with nature and her garden is full of bees, butterflies and birds as well as cottage-garden blooms. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/telltale-signs-of-an-overwatered-snake-plant/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/telltale-signs-of-an-overwatered-snake-plant/ Signs of an Overwatered Snake Plant How to Fix an Overwatered Snake Plant When and How Much Water for Snake Plant Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-7-big-leafy-indoor-trees-give-you-the-benefits-of-forest-bathing/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/these-7-big-leafy-indoor-trees-give-you-the-benefits-of-forest-bathing/ What Is Forest Bathing? Best Indoor Trees for Forest Bathing Tips for Thriving Indoor Trees Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-storage-container-keeps-my-harvested-seeds-organized-for-easy-planting-next-year/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/this-storage-container-keeps-my-harvested-seeds-organized-for-easy-planting-next-year/ How to Store Seeds My Favorite Seed Storage and Organizer Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. Before this, Kathleen worked for almost a decade as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Dayton, Ohio. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/want-bigger-brighter-houseplants-this-1399-copper-accessory-could-be-exactly-what-you-need/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/want-bigger-brighter-houseplants-this-1399-copper-accessory-could-be-exactly-what-you-need/ Let’s Talk Electroculture Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/why-experts-want-you-to-dig-a-small-patch-of-soil-in-your-garden-this-winter/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/why-experts-want-you-to-dig-a-small-patch-of-soil-in-your-garden-this-winter/ How Snow and Frozen Ground Affects Birds Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/10-vegetables-to-plant-in-october-for-easy-crops-and-a-bumper-harvest/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/10-vegetables-to-plant-in-october-for-easy-crops-and-a-bumper-harvest/ Garlic Lettuce Herbs Broccoli Kale Cabbage Snow Peas Black Radishes Beets Shallots Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/2-tasks-to-do-now-for-spectacular-hydrangeas-next-summer/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/2-tasks-to-do-now-for-spectacular-hydrangeas-next-summer/ Task #1 Task #2 What to Leave Until Spring Additional Tips Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-plants-that-like-coffee-grounds-perk-up-these-key-plants-shrubs-with-a-cup-of-joe/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-plants-that-like-coffee-grounds-perk-up-these-key-plants-shrubs-with-a-cup-of-joe/ Hydrangeas Camellias Rhododendrons Azaleas Blueberries Roses Peace Lilies & Pothos FAQs Janey is a former assistant editor of the UK’s oldest gardening magazine, Amateur Gardening, where she worked for five years. For the last few years, she has also been writing and editing content for digital gardening brands GardeningEtc and Homes & Gardens. She’s taken part in a range of conservation and rewilding projects for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) as a way of exploring her horticultural horizons. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-vegetables-to-plant-in-november-for-a-big-harvest-with-minimal-effort-and-1-wildcard-fruit/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/7-vegetables-to-plant-in-november-for-a-big-harvest-with-minimal-effort-and-1-wildcard-fruit/ Parsley Garlic Sprouts Onions and Shallots Carrots Lettuce Common Cilantro Wildcard Option: Bare-Root Fruit Trees Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-native-plants-to-replace-invasive-honeysuckle-help-local-pollinators/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/8-native-plants-to-replace-invasive-honeysuckle-help-local-pollinators/ Why is Honeysuckle Bad? Native Alternatives to Invasive Honeysuckle Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. Kathleen Walters Content Editor https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/as-a-chef-i-always-grow-these-8-vegetables-because-theyre-much-cheaper-than-buying/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/as-a-chef-i-always-grow-these-8-vegetables-because-theyre-much-cheaper-than-buying/ Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/best-eco/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/best-eco/ What is an Eco-Friendly Mulch? Least Eco-Friendly Mulches Colored Garden Mulch Rubber Mulch Cypress Mulch More On Sustainable Choices Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. Kathleen Walters Content Editor Benefits Of Mulching In Fall Problems With Mulching in the Fall Timing Tips For Fall Mulching Plants You Shouldn’t Mulch In Fall Frequently Asked Questions Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/burn-these-3-garden-herbs-in-october-to-deter-pests-purify-the-air-and-set-the-tone-for-the-season-a/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/burn-these-3-garden-herbs-in-october-to-deter-pests-purify-the-air-and-set-the-tone-for-the-season-a/ Garden Herbs Steeped In History A Sensory Approach to Pest Control How to Do it Safely Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-wait-for-spring/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-wait-for-spring/ Why Your Lawn Struggles in Winter Clear Snow and Ice Carefully Remove Leaves and Debris Aerate Compacted Areas Overseed Thin Spots Top-Dress With Compost Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-let-flying-bugs-destroy-the-holidays/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/dont-let-flying-bugs-destroy-the-holidays/ Pest Control in a Pinch Best Usage Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. Before this, Kathleen worked for almost a decade as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Dayton, Ohio. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/grow-a-raven-zz-plant-for-a-dark-and-dramatic-take-on-a-low/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/grow-a-raven-zz-plant-for-a-dark-and-dramatic-take-on-a-low/ Care Problems, Pests & Diseases Pruning Repotting Raven ZZ Plant Care Essentials Frequently Asked Questions Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-often-should-you-water-a-spider-plant-tips-to-keep-spider-plants-happy-and-healthy/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-often-should-you-water-a-spider-plant-tips-to-keep-spider-plants-happy-and-healthy/ About Spider Plants Spider Plant Care Affects Water Requirements Light Temperature & Humidity Soil & Watering Needs Spider Plant Nutrient Needs & Watering Problems & Disease Frequently Asked Questions Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-tell-when-figs-are-ripe/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/how-to-tell-when-figs-are-ripe/ Color Change Fruit Softness Fruit Drooping Skin Splitting Eye Weeping Should You Leave Figs Longer? Can You Speed Up Fig Ripening? FAQs Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/if-youre-headed-out-of-town-this-summer-do-these-5-things-before-you-pack-your-bags-to-help-keep-pla/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/if-youre-headed-out-of-town-this-summer-do-these-5-things-before-you-pack-your-bags-to-help-keep-pla/ Laura Walters is a Content Editor who joined Gardening Know How in 2021. With a BFA in Electronic Media from the University of Cincinnati, a certificate in Writing for Television from UCLA, and a background in documentary filmmaking and local news, Laura loves providing gardeners with all the know how they need to succeed, in an easy and entertaining format. Laura lives in Southwest Ohio, where she’s been gardening for ten years, and she spends her summers on a lake in Northern Michigan. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/katy-perrys-mini-topiary-backdrop-proves-classic-greenery-can-still-feel-modern/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/katy-perrys-mini-topiary-backdrop-proves-classic-greenery-can-still-feel-modern/ Why Is Topiary So Effective? How Can I Achieve This Look? Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she’s an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens , Livingetc , and Apartment Therapy. When she’s not writing, Ciéra can be found getting incredibly excited when her small but ever-expanding garden shows more signs of growth. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/my-mother-in-laws-strange-houseplant-pest-hack-uses-a-common-cough-remedy/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/my-mother-in-laws-strange-houseplant-pest-hack-uses-a-common-cough-remedy/ How the Vicks VapoRub Hack Works What Happened When I Tried It Could Vicks Work for Other Pests? My Verdict on Vicks Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . Melanie has spent the last few years transforming her own garden, which is constantly evolving as a work in progress. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/new-england-gardeners-discover-the-best-flowers-perennials-veggies-to-plant-in-march/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/new-england-gardeners-discover-the-best-flowers-perennials-veggies-to-plant-in-march/ Understanding New England’s March Climate Vegetables and Herbs to Plant in March Flowers and Ornamentals in the March Garden Fruits and Berries Tips for Gardening in New England in March Ellen Wells is a horticultural communications consultant with 30 years of experience writing about all aspects of the gardening world. She has worked for many of horticulture’s biggest brand names, writing blog posts, articles, press releases, and design and instructional pieces. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/rod-stewart-and-penny-lancaster-turned-their-garden-into-a-bee-paradise/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/rod-stewart-and-penny-lancaster-turned-their-garden-into-a-bee-paradise/ Start With the Right Plants (This Matters More Than You Think) Choose Flowers Bees Actually Love Plant in Groups, Not Singles Bees Need More Than Flowers Plan for Blooms All Season Long Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/struggling-with-garden-pests-heres-why-you-need-to-attract-birds-that-eat-bugs-plus-3-ways-to-suppor/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/struggling-with-garden-pests-heres-why-you-need-to-attract-birds-that-eat-bugs-plus-3-ways-to-suppor/ Bug-Eating Birds That Come to Your Yard Why and How to Attract Bug-Eating Birds Support Birds That Catch Bugs While Flying Help Tree-Dwelling Bug-Eating Birds Assist Birds That Forage for Bugs on the Ground Other Ways to Help Bug Eating Birds FAQs Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/sweet-autumn-clematis-care/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/sweet-autumn-clematis-care/ Sweet Autumn Clematis Care Planting Watering & Fertilizing Pruning Problems & Potential Issues Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-best-and-worst-days-to-sow-seeds-in-november-according-to-this-age/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/the-best-and-worst-days-to-sow-seeds-in-november-according-to-this-age/ When to Plant for the Best Results When Not to Plant Why It Works Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/tomatoes-not-turning-red-try-these-3-farmers-ripening-tricks-for-fast-sun/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/tomatoes-not-turning-red-try-these-3-farmers-ripening-tricks-for-fast-sun/ Pick Tomatoes at Breaker Stage Stress the Plant Uproot the Plant Indoor Ripening Tips Quick Poll Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . Melanie has spent the last few years transforming her own garden, which is constantly evolving as a work in progress. https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/what-do-raccoons-eat-and-how-not-to-feed-them-by-accident/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gardeningknowhowom.pages.dev/posts/what-do-raccoons-eat-and-how-not-to-feed-them-by-accident/ What Raccoons Eat in the Wild What Raccoons Eat in Cities and Suburbs Should You Feed Raccoons? Why Accidental Feeding Is a Problem How to Avoid Accidentally Feeding Raccoons How to Deter Raccoons If You Already Have Them Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems.