- 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. The Huffman Prairie is one of her favorite places to explore native plants and get inspired. She has been working to turn her front yard into a pollinator garden.
- 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. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs.
- Teo Spengler Writer
- Molly Lavins Writer
- 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. 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.
