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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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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.

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.

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....

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.

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?...

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....

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....

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!...

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....