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  • The Spider Prevention Super-Ingredient
  • This Spray Is Safe & Really Works
  • Where to Spray for Spiders

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!

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  • 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. 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.

  • Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager