
Heather Rhoades
Heather Rhoades is the founder of Gardening Know How. She holds degrees from Cleveland State University and Northern Kentucky University. She has worked in several high-level internet marketing positions. In 2007 she took a risk and founded Gardening Know How, bolstering it with her expertise in marketing and SEO. The risk has proved to pay off, with Gardening Know How ranking as one of top gardening websites in the world.
An avid gardener, Heather has spent many decades growing in central Ohio, and is a recipient of the Master Gardeners of Ohio Lifetime Achievement Award.
She is a fierce proponent of community and school gardening, and in 2016 began the Gardening Know How Community Gardening Grant Program. To date this program has provided much needed financial support and awareness to over one-hundred gardening programs across North America. The program has also expanded to include the very successful Community Gardening for Everyone series.
Latest articles by Heather Rhoades
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How To Care For Hibiscus PlantsGrowing hibiscus is an easy way to add a tropical flair to your garden. Click here for tips on hibiscus care.
By Heather Rhoades
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Mandevilla Vine: Tips For Proper Mandevilla CareMandevillas are tropical vines that add color to the patio or garden. Click here to learn all about mandevilla care.
By Heather Rhoades
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Growing Jade Houseplants - Tips For The Care And Maintenance Of Jade PlantsJade plant care only takes only a little TLC for a beautiful houseplant that will last for years to come. Learn all about the care and maintenance of jade plants.
By Heather Rhoades
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Using Chicken Manure Fertilizer In Your GardenChicken manure is excellent as a plant fertilizer, but there are some things you need to know. Read on for more about chicken manure compost.
By Heather Rhoades
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Vegetable Garden Size For FamilyHow much food to you need to grow to feed one person? How about five people? Click here to learn how much to plant to feed a family.
By Heather Rhoades
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Choosing Shade Evergreens: Learn More About Evergreens For ShadeShade evergreens provide privacy, color, and interest all year long. Read on to learn more about shade evergreen shrubs.
By Heather Rhoades
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How To Grow Impatiens PlantsImpatiens flowers are bright and cheerful annuals that can light up any dark, shady part of your yard.
By Heather Rhoades
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How To Determine Last Frost DateKnowing the last frost date is very important. Whether you are starting seeds or just want to know when it is safe to plant your vegetables, you need to know when the last frost date is. This article will help.
By Heather Rhoades
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How To Grow An Ice Plant And Purple Ice Plant CareLooking for a drought tolerant but lovely flower to fill in a troublesome dry area in your garden? You may want to try planting ice plants, which can add a bright splash of color to the garden. Learn more here.
By Heather Rhoades
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Proper Care For Holly Shrubs - Tips For Growing A Holly BushGrowing holly bushes in your yard can add year-round interest. Because they are such popular plants, many people have questions about the care of holly bushes. Read this article to learn more about growing holly.
By Heather Rhoades
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How To Care For A China Doll PlantChina doll is a fairly new houseplant, which has become quite popular and widely available. While their care can be a bit tricky, this article will help with basic growing conditions for China doll plants.
By Heather Rhoades
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Plant A Privacy Screen - Plants That Grow Fast For PrivacySometimes, you have to plant a privacy screen fast. You have many options available to you if you are wondering what to what to plant for privacy. This article can help with that.
By Heather Rhoades
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Care Of Gladiolus - How To Grow Gladiolus In Your GardenGladiolus grow wonderfully in the warm weather of summer. Learning how to take care of gladiolus will reward you with a huge array of colors and they also work out great for cut flowers. Click here for more.
By Heather Rhoades
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Forsythia Shrub Care - How To Care For Your Forsythia PlantA forsythia plant can add dramatic flair to a yard in the early spring and are among the first plants to bloom. For tips on growing your own forsythia, read this article to learn more about forsythia shrub care.
By Heather Rhoades
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Types Of Early Spring Blooming FlowersEarly spring flowers can bring the color and warmth of spring to your garden weeks ahead of schedule. Learn when and how to plant early spring flowers in the garden by reading this article.
By Heather Rhoades
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Flowering Plant Cycle: What Is A Flowering Flush?Occasionally, the horticultural industry uses industry terms on instructions that can confuse the average gardener. Flowering flush is one of those terms. Learn about the flushing of flowers in this article.
By Heather Rhoades
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How Low Of A Temperature Can Peas Stand?While peas are able to take the cold and even flourish best in cool temperatures, how cold does it have to be before they are no longer able to tolerate the cold? Read here to find out.
By Heather Rhoades
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Leave Cucumber Plant Tendrils AttachedWhile they may look like tentacles, the thin, curly threads that come off the cucumber are actually natural and normal growths on you cucumber plant. These tendrils (not tentacles) should not be removed. Learn why here.
By Heather Rhoades

