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I've been gardening and writing about gardening for more than 20 years, yet I find I'm always learning new things about the plants, insects and other critters that call my backyard home. That's the great thing about gardening — it's never boring! I've worked as a landscaper, on an organic farm, as a research technician in a plant pathology lab and ran a small cut-flower business, all of which inform my garden writing. Someone once asked me when I'll be finished with my gardens, to which I replied, "Never!" For me, gardening is a process, not a goal.

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Plant Diseases 101

Plant Diseases 101

By Suzanne DeJohn

Leaf spots, wilting, blackened fruits...nothing you'd like to see in your garden! Here are some signs of common plant diseases.

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After the Fall, Get Shredding

After the Fall, Get Shredding

By Suzanne DeJohn

What to do with all those fall leaves? Shred them and then rebuild your garden soil with them!

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All About Potato Varieties

All About Potato Varieties

By Suzanne DeJohn

There are dozens of potato varieties out there, each with a different taste, texture, and color. What do you like to cook with?

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Clematis in Containers

Clematis in Containers

By Suzanne DeJohn

Bring the "queen of climbers" up close by growing compact varieties in planters on your patio or deck.

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Edging Buyer's Guide

Edging Buyer's Guide

By Suzanne DeJohn

Edging helps create a tidy landscape by creating distinct borders around each garden bed and surface material. We help you choose the best edging.

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Saving the Monarch Butterfly

Saving the Monarch Butterfly

By Suzanne DeJohn

Monarch butterfly populations have been decreasing over the past decade, with sharp declines in the last few years. What can gardeners do to help?

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Pollinator Garden Plan: Hummingbirds

Pollinator Garden Plan: Hummingbirds

By Suzanne DeJohn

Bring hummingbirds to the garden with this planting plan, which features bold red, orange, and magenta blooms in brilliant hues.

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Garden Tours

Garden Tours

By Suzanne DeJohn

If there's anything more enjoyable than spending time in your own garden, it's spending time visiting someone else's.

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Pollinator Garden Plan: Butterflies

Pollinator Garden Plan: Butterflies

By Suzanne DeJohn

Bring butterflies to the yard with the planting plan, which features zinnias, coneflower, and Kobold blazing star.

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Pretty Poison: Wild Parsnip

Pretty Poison: Wild Parsnip

By Suzanne DeJohn

Discover the dangers of Wild Parsnip and protect yourself from its harmful effects. Learn how to spot it with our guide.

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How to Grow Beans

How to Grow Beans

By Suzanne DeJohn

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All About Yellow Jackets, Bees and Their Kin

All About Yellow Jackets, Bees and Their Kin

By Suzanne DeJohn

Don't make it the "summer of stings"! Learn how to identify and control yellow jackets.

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Asian Lady Beetles — More Than a Nuisance

Asian Lady Beetles — More Than a Nuisance

By Suzanne DeJohn

Both Asian lady beetles and native species hunt garden pests. However, Asian lady beetles have become a troublesome pest in many parts of the country.

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Three Rules for Tree Care: Water, Water, Water

Three Rules for Tree Care: Water, Water, Water

By Suzanne DeJohn

Plant a tree? Yes, OF COURSE!

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Garden Watering Myths, Squashed

Garden Watering Myths, Squashed

By Suzanne DeJohn

We squash five common myths about watering your garden.

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Plant Terminology: Annuals, Biennials, Perennials

Plant Terminology: Annuals, Biennials, Perennials

By Suzanne DeJohn

Learn some basic plant terminology so you can shop for your next garden addition with confidence.

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Top 5 Reasons to Plant in Fall

Top 5 Reasons to Plant in Fall

By Suzanne DeJohn

Autumn provides a second — and sometimes better — opportunity to get trees, shrubs, and perennials in the ground.

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10 Ways to Help Plants Survive Drought

10 Ways to Help Plants Survive Drought

By Suzanne DeJohn

🌱 Keep your plants healthy even during a drought with these 10 easy tips. 💧 Learn what to do and how to save your garden!

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Super-Powered Soils

Super-Powered Soils

By Suzanne DeJohn

Our new and improved potting mixes contain mycorrhizae for healthier plants with up 35% higher yields compared to mixes without this beneficial fungi.

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How to Use the Hardiness Zone Map

How to Use the Hardiness Zone Map

By Suzanne DeJohn

Hardiness ratings are handy guidelines that can help you select perennials plants, trees and shrubs.

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Seed-Starting Buying Guide

Seed-Starting Buying Guide

By Suzanne DeJohn

Whether you're looking to start just a few seeds or the whole garden, we have the perfect seed starting kit for you!

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About the Aquacorner System

About the Aquacorner System

By Suzanne DeJohn

If you're tired of dragging hoses out to your raised bed, you're going to love the Aquacorner Soaker System.

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Grow Perennials from Seed

Grow Perennials from Seed

By Suzanne DeJohn

Tips and tricks to starting flowering perennials from seed, plus 10 easy-to-grow varieties.

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Six Ways to Make Your Tomatoes Grow Faster

Six Ways to Make Your Tomatoes Grow Faster

By Suzanne DeJohn

Looking forward to that first ripe tomato? Here are six ways to get a jump on the growing season.

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Tomato Diseases: Five Ways to Fight Back Now

Tomato Diseases: Five Ways to Fight Back Now

By Suzanne DeJohn

A spell of cool, rainy weather in many parts of the country has created the ideal environment for tomato diseases to flourish. Read the article.

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Fall Garden Cleanup: Dos and Don'ts

Fall Garden Cleanup: Dos and Don'ts

By Suzanne DeJohn

Rethink your fall landscape clean-up with wildlife and soil health in mind. What to do (and not do) in the garden before the temps drop.

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How Much Light Does Your Home Provide?

How Much Light Does Your Home Provide?

By Suzanne DeJohn

A quick test will help you determine how much light your home gets and what houseplants will thrive there.

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Pollinator Garden Plan: Bees

Pollinator Garden Plan: Bees

By Suzanne DeJohn

This garden design, featuring calendula, black-eyed Susan, and garden thyme, creates a colorful and fragrant oasis for bees.

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Color Schemes for Flower Gardens

Color Schemes for Flower Gardens

By Suzanne DeJohn

Not an artist? That's ok!

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Easy, Homemade Spa Gifts

Easy, Homemade Spa Gifts

By Suzanne DeJohn

Shower friends and family with garden-inspired bath and body treats using fragrant essential oils

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How to Recognize Plant Stress

How to Recognize Plant Stress

By Suzanne DeJohn

Wilting plants? Blackened foliage?

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Amaryllis FAQs

Amaryllis FAQs

By Suzanne DeJohn

We answer the most common amaryllis questions, from planting to watering to getting them to rebloom. 🌺 Discover everything you need to know about growing Amaryllis!

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Beekeeping: A Hobby With Sweet Rewards

Beekeeping: A Hobby With Sweet Rewards

By Suzanne DeJohn

Beekeeping and gardening go naturally together. Here are some things prospective beekeepers should consider.

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Plant Terminology: Hybrids, Heirlooms, and More

Plant Terminology: Hybrids, Heirlooms, and More

By Suzanne DeJohn

Understanding horticultural terms such as hybrid and heirloom can help you choose just the right plants for your needs.

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How to Keep Water Clear in Fountains and Ponds

How to Keep Water Clear in Fountains and Ponds

By Suzanne DeJohn

All gardeners want to be green -- except when it comes to water. Whether you have a fountain, pond or a small reflecting pool, you'll need a basic understanding of...

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How To Protect Your Garden & Landscaping From Winter Weather

How To Protect Your Garden & Landscaping From Winter Weather

By Suzanne DeJohn

Cold temps, drying winds, heavy snow and ice — winter throws a lot at our trees and shrubs! Learn how to protect your landscape.

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How Genetic Engineering Differs from Traditional Plant Breeding

How Genetic Engineering Differs from Traditional Plant Breeding

By Suzanne DeJohn

A quick overview of plant-breeding techniques will help you better understand GMO's (genetically modified organisms).

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The GSC Guide to Amaryllis Varieties

By Suzanne DeJohn

From traditional reds to sensational cybisters to no-maintenance waxed varieties — we've got an amaryllis for you!

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How To Identify, Prevent & Control Aphids

How To Identify, Prevent & Control Aphids

By Suzanne DeJohn

These small, soft-bodied, pear-shaped insects cluster densely on tender new growth and the undersides of leaves to suck plant juices. Keep your plants healthy and bug-free with these tips to...

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Amaryllis Care

Amaryllis Care

By Suzanne DeJohn

Few indoor bulbs are easier to grow than amaryllis -- and few bloom with greater exuberance and beauty.

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Amaryllis: A Tale of True Love and Horticultural Wonder

Amaryllis: A Tale of True Love and Horticultural Wonder

By Suzanne DeJohn

Greek mythology brings us the story of Amaryllis, a love-struck maiden who longed for the handsome but cold-hearted Alteo.

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How To Plant Garlic

How To Plant Garlic

By Suzanne DeJohn

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How to Control Japanese Beetles

How to Control Japanese Beetles

By Suzanne DeJohn

Four ways to keep these pests from demolishing your garden.

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Meet the Pollinators

Meet the Pollinators

By Suzanne DeJohn

Think beyond the bees! Butterflies, birds, moths, and bats are also important pollinators.

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How to Choose Potting Soil

How to Choose Potting Soil

By Suzanne DeJohn

Our garden-tested potting mixes are formulated to guarantee great results.

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Soak, Drip or Spray: How to Choose a Watering System

Soak, Drip or Spray: How to Choose a Watering System

By Suzanne DeJohn

Learn how to choose the perfect watering system 🌱🚰 for your plants. Soak, drip, or spray?

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Saving Seeds

Saving Seeds

By Suzanne DeJohn

This year's seed holds next year's harvest!

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Give Old Potting Soil New Life

Give Old Potting Soil New Life

By Suzanne DeJohn

With some help from nutrient-rich compost and fertilizer, you can repurpose your potting soil.

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How to Fertilize Seedlings

How to Fertilize Seedlings

By Suzanne DeJohn

Once seeds have germinated and true leaves have appeared, it may be time to give your seedlings a boost of nutrients!

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How to Start Seeds

How to Start Seeds

By Suzanne DeJohn

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