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Variegated Spider Plant Care Light Water Temperature & Humidity Soil Fertilizer Problems, Pests & Diseases Pruning Propagation Repotting Variegated Spider Plant Varieties 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....

What Is a Dutch Trowel? Monty Don’s Favorite Trowel Shop Dutch Trowels 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....

Cott Mother Nature Materials Spring-Is-Here Cheer Little Lift-Me-Ups 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....

Start With the Right Tree Shape Stick to Soft, Warm Lighting Choose a Minimalist Color Palette Elevate the Base of the Tree Keep the Surroundings Simple Embrace the Beauty of Restraint 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....

New England’s Weather in April A Note About Soils Vegetables and Herbs to Plant in April Flowers and Ornamentals to Plant in April Fruits and Berries Tips for Gardening in New England in April 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....

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....

The Wrong Trees Replanting for Energy Savings How Trees Naturally Cool the Air Around Your Home Best Trees for Shade and Energy Savings More Great Shade Trees 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. Melanie Griffiths Editor in Chief

The Seed Mat That’s Winning Hearts How Heat Mats Give Seeds a Head Start 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....

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....

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....

Sago Palm Aloe Vera Hydrangeas Azaleas Daffodils Alliums The One Plant You Should Grow for Your Dog 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....

What Are Root Vegetables? Tips for Growing Root Vegetables Types of Root Vegetables 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.

Choose Beginner-Friendly Plants Select Your Growing Setup Alexandra’s Shopping List Your 10-Minute Weekly Routine Build Room to Grow (Only if You Want To) Ready to Begin? 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....

Creeping Vines The Black Bat Flower Elephant Ears Black Mondo Grass Black and Glow-in-the-Dark Flowers 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....

Wood Chips for Raised Bed Pathways Gravel for Raised Bed Pathways Slate for Raised Bed Pathways Using Stepping Stones for Pathways 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

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....

Choose a Mix of Berry Varieties Optimize the Growing Space Pinch Off Early Flowers Water & Weed Constantly Harvest & Store Properly 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....

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....

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. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day....

What Is the Sugar Lawn Hack? Does Sugar on the Lawn Actually Work? How to Use Sugar on Your Lawn 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.