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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Tilling By Hand: How To Till Soil By Hand With Double Digging
If you are starting a new garden, you need to loosen the soil or till where you will be growing plants. With the double digging technique, you can start hand tilling soil without expensive machinery. Learn more here.
By Heather Rhoades
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Dog Urine On Grass: Stopping Damage To Lawn From Dog Urine
Dog urine on grass is a common problem for dog owners, but there are many things you can do to protect grass from dog urine damage. Read about them in this article to prevent urine from killing grass.
By Heather Rhoades
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Natural Homemade Dog Repellents
Dogs are a very popular house pet but they are not always the best things for our garden. There are many natural and organic methods to keep them under control though. Take a look at a few in this article.
By Heather Rhoades
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Hibiscus Propagation: How To Propagate Hibiscus
Propagating hibiscus, whether tropical hibiscus or hardy hibiscus, can be done the same way, though hardy hibiscus is easier. Find information on how to propagate hibiscus in this article.
By Heather Rhoades
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How To Keep Iguanas Out Of Garden
To those who live in cooler places, iguana control may seem like a trivial problem. But, if you live in a place where iguanas roam freely, the question of how to get rid of iguanas is a big one. This article will help.
By Heather Rhoades
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Helping A Ficus Tree That Is Dropping Leaves
Ficus trees are a popular houseplant that can be found in many homes. But they do have the habit of dropping leaves seemingly without reason. This article will help explain why this happens.
By Heather Rhoades
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Tips On How To Grow Dill Weed Plants
Dill is a popular herb in the kitchen, flavoring everything from pickles to fish. The best way to make sure you have the very freshest dill possible is by growing dill in your own garden. Learn how to grow it here.
By Heather Rhoades
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How To Tell If A Plant Is Dead And How To Recover An Almost Dead Plant
How do you tell if a plant is dead? While this may seem like an easy question to answer, the truth is that telling if a plant is truly dead can be a difficult task sometimes. Find out more in this article.
By Heather Rhoades
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Dandelion Removal: How To Kill Dandelions
Dandelions will push out grass and other plants, as well as sapping water and nutrients away from surrounding plants. For this reason, controlling the weed is important. Learn more in this article.
By Heather Rhoades
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Information On Planting Cucumbers On A Fence
A cucumber fence is fun and space saving way to grow cucumbers. If you have not tried growing cucumbers on a fence yet, you will be in for a pleasant surprise. Learn the benefits and how to grow cucumbers on a fence here.
By Heather Rhoades
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How To Kill Creeping Charlie Plant
While getting rid of the creeping charlie weed is difficult, if you know a few tips and tricks about how to get rid of creeping charlie, you can beat this annoying lawn invader. This article will help with that.
By Heather Rhoades
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Controlling Canada Thistle - Canada Thistle Identification And Control
Perhaps one of the most noxious weeds in the home garden, Canada thistle has a reputation for being impossible to get rid of. Canada thistle control is difficult but the following info may help.
By Heather Rhoades
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Killing White Clover - How To Control White Clover In Lawns And Gardens
White clover is a plant that is either loved or hated by the homeowner. Knowing how to control white clover in lawns and garden beds is helpful. Get more info in this article and get ahead of this weed.
By Heather Rhoades
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Creeping Fig Plant - Tips For Creeping Fig Care
Creeping fig vine is a popular ground and wall cover in warmer parts of the country and a lovely houseplant in cooler areas. Creeping fig plant makes a wonderful addition to the home and the garden. Learn about here.
By Heather Rhoades
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How To Propagate Coleus From Seed Or Cuttings
The shade loving coleus is a favorite among shade and container gardeners. Many gardeners wonder if coleus propagation can be done at home. The answer is, yes, and this article will help.
By Heather Rhoades
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How To Kill Bamboo Plants And Control Bamboo Spread
A homeowner who has had bamboo thrust upon them by a careless neighbor or a previous homeowner knows that trying to get rid of bamboo can be a nightmare. Get help with eliminating bamboo in this article.
By Heather Rhoades
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Tips On How To Grow Celery
Growing celery is considered the ultimate vegetable gardening challenge. It has a very long growing season but a very low tolerance for both heat and cold. This article will help with tips on how to grow celery.
By Heather Rhoades
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Centipede Grass Maintenance And Planting Tips
Centipede grass is a popular turf grass for lawn in the Southern part of the United States. While centipede grass needs little care, there is some maintenance required. Learn more how to plant this grass and its care in this article.
By Heather Rhoades
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Iris Rhizomes Storage - How To Keep Iris Over The Winter
There are many reasons why people need to learn how to store iris rhizomes. Whatever your reason for storing iris rhizomes, you'll be happy to know that it is easy to do. This article will help.
By Heather Rhoades
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Brussels Sprout Problems: What To Do For Loose Leafed, Poorly Formed Heads
Even under the best conditions, growing Brussels sprouts is a tricky challenge for a gardener. One of the issues is when the plant has loose leafed, poorly formed heads. Learn more in this article.
By Heather Rhoades
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How To Grow Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts have gotten a bad rap. These miniature cabbage looking vegetables are extremely tasty if eaten freshly picked. Learn how to grow Brussels sprouts in this article so you can enjoy them too.
By Heather Rhoades
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How To Harvest Broccoli - When To Pick Broccoli
Growing and harvesting broccoli is one of the more rewarding moments in the vegetable garden. You may be asking yourself when to pick broccoli. What are the signs that broccoli is ready to harvest? Click here for info.
By Heather Rhoades