
Amy Draiss
Amy Draiss, serving as the Digital Community Manager at Gardening Know How since 2021, is responsible for building and maintaining connections within our online community. Her knack for gardening has seamlessly translated into a digital green thumb, allowing her to educate and inspire thousands of gardeners daily on social media.
Amy's journey into the green world began with her hands-on experience in the family landscaping business. She later transitioned into the role of manager at a retail garden center in Northeast Ohio, where she cultivated her knowledge of plants, gardening supplies, and customer relations. Her knack for social media management soon blossomed, allowing her to connect with fellow gardeners and share her wisdom on a wider scale.
Still living in the Midwest, Amy has honed her gardening skills under the challenging conditions of the region. Her two-acre property enables her to cultivate a raised vegetable garden and enjoy a wide range of trees, shrubs and perennials, including a couple of her favorites: hydrangeas and Japanese maples. Fun fact – her deep love for hydrangeas has earned her the title of the Hydrangea Queen here at Gardening Know How.
Since joining the team, Amy has assisted in various marketing campaigns, manages email communications, publishes daily on social media and is the voice and author behind many of the team’s YouTube videos, covering a multitude of topics, with a special emphasis on her favorite subject—hydrangeas.
During her free time, she enjoys spending quality moments with her family and devoted canine companion, as well as indulging in her love for travel, theme parks, and, of course, gardening.
Amy's mission is to offer advice and inspiration for all plant enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting to sow your first seeds, Amy's expertise and genuine passion will help your garden flourish.
Latest articles by Amy Draiss
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Plant These 8 Herbs Around Your Bird Bath to Encourage More Birds and Deter PestsWorried your backyard bird bath isn't attracting enough visitors? Meet the hard-working herbs you need to plant near your birdy bathing spot
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How to Propagate Azaleas From Cuttings: Grow Infinite Shrubs Using This Simple TechniquePropagating azalea cuttings is simple, easy to do, and will help you fill out your garden with bold color for free!
By Teo Spengler
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What to Do with Cosmos in July – 5 Ways to Ensure Gorgeous Color and Bigger Blooms that Last for LongerThey are the darlings of the midsummer border, but a few quick measures are needed now to safeguard those glorious colors, keep them standing strong, and unlock continuous, prolific cosmos displays
By Janey Goulding
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The Raised Beds We’d Actually Buy Are Finally on Sale for Amazon Prime Day – So You Can Grow More for LessLooking for a raised bed to enhance your backyard plot or maximize a tiny balcony? We’ve rounded up the absolute best Amazon Prime Day raised garden bed deals to suit every space and budget. Things are looking up!
By Janey Goulding
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Double Your Growing Space with These 6 High-Low Showstoppers – For Harmony, Crops and Small Yard BeautyGrowing space in June is in high demand – so why not think both ways with your vertical growing? These clever high-low plant pairings make the most of every inch, so you can double your growing wins
By Tyler Schuster
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Does Nothing Grow in Your Soil? 7 Bulletproof Annuals That Turn Dry, Poor Spots into a Summer ShowstopperMany of us have that one annoying corner of the yard that seems doomed to an eternity of dusty, dry, parched soil. If this applies to you, these cheerful “desert chic” annuals are about to rock your world with vibrant, gloriously unfussy color
By Teo Spengler
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What Your Tomatoes Need in June – 5 Quick Tasks for Better Plants, Bigger Harvests and Tastier TomatoesJune is a critical period for ensuring healthy tomato plants all season long. Don't skip these quick, but essential tomato care tasks.
By Teo Spengler
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Azalea Care Made Easy: Your Complete Guide for Bright Blooms and Healthy Shrubs Year After YearMastering azalea care doesn't require much work, but you should know a few helpful tips for the best success. From planting to pruning, this guide has it all.
By Nikki Tilley
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Do You Know the Most Aromatic Plants for Every Time of Day? Why You Should Be Planting for Morning, Noon, and Evening FragranceYou may think of fragrant plants as always on, but the truth is some are more potent at certain times of day. If you are looking for a scent-soaked evening patio or a burst of morning balcony freshness, find out which plants are best for you!
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Should You Use Vinegar as a Weed Killer? 3 Things You Need to Know Before You Try This Popular RemedyIt’s often spoken about as some insider secret for weed control, but if you use vinegar as a weed killer it could be a serious problem for soil health. Make sure you know the risks – your backyard may very well depend on it
By Tyler Schuster
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How to Propagate Jade Plant Cuttings – Increase Your Good Fortune and Grow More of These Lucky Houseplants for FreeJade plants represent good luck. So why not increase your good fortune and plant collection for free? Here's how to propagate jade plant cuttings.
By Teo Spengler
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These 8 Veggies Are So Pretty They Belong in Your Flower Borders – They Give You Months of Colorful Crops and Generous Harvests Even in Small SpacesWho said vegetables had to be boring? Grow these dynamic, vibrant flowering and structural cropping plants that turn your flower beds and borders into a feast for the senses
By Tyler Schuster
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What to Do with a Peace Lily in May – 5 Easy Spring Tasks Will Help It Thrive and Bloom Better Than EverMake sure your peace lily is happy and healthy as it moves into its growing season. Do these five tasks in May for a thriving peace lily.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Want Fewer Slugs This Summer? Adding a Simple Toad Abode Can Protect Your Flower Beds and Boost Your Soil Health for FreeThey may not turn into Prince Charming, but they can wipe out 10,000 pests in a gardening season. Sounds too good to be true? Here’s why you need a toad abode, and why now is the best time to give local toads a place to snooze
By Tyler Schuster
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5 Houseplants That Actually Grow Better in Water Than Soil – Less Mess and Thriving Plants Await You When You Make the SwitchThese five houseplants will be happy growing in water; no complicated hydroponics systems needed! Learn how to help your houseplants thrive in water.
By Teo Spengler
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Sow These 7 Lovely Heritage Flowers for an Easy Yard Refresh – You Only Have to Plant These Self-Seeders Once to Fill Your Beds with Color Year After YearIf you’re looking for easy color but you also appreciate the finer things in life, these heritage flowers are a timeless treasure that will save you loads of future planting time
By Teo Spengler
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Surprisingly Invasive Herbs – Don’t Let These 6 Delicious Botanicals Take Over Your Yard or Ruin Your GardenInvasive herbs are sneaky. You plant them for their wonderful flavor and then they take over your whole garden. Learn what herbs are invasive and how to control them.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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An Old Gardening Legend Says Rusty Water Revives Sickly Hydrangeas and Azaleas – But I've Found Something that Works Much Faster to Reinvigorate Your Blooming FavoritesHydrangea leaves looking yellow? Some folks think rusty nails or rusty water can save sick hydrangeas – but if you’re smart, you’ll try this quick and nifty trick instead
By Tyler Schuster

