Laura Walters
Laura Walters is a Content Editor who joined Gardening Know How in 2021. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BFA in Electronic Media and a minor in History from the University of Cincinnati, as well as a certificate in Writing for TV Comedy from UCLA. Laura loves to write and knows the power of good editing—both in film and the written word. She uses her expertise in both fields to create articles, newsletters, and videos that provide gardeners with all the know how they need to succeed.
Laura worked as a documentary producer in college and a freelance video producer and local news producer after graduation. With a naturally black thumb but an irrepressible desire to grow, she has spent the past 10 years trying to learn how to keep plants alive. That’s how she first found Gardening Know How. It was her go-to source for reliable, easy-to-read information. Laura never thought when she was starting vegetable seeds in her college dorm room, that one day she would get paid to read and write about her favorite hobby.
Laura lives in Southwest Ohio, but spends her summers on a lake in Northern Michigan. It’s hard to leave her perennial garden at home, but she has a rustic (aka overcrowded) vegetable patch on a piece of land up north. In her spare time, Laura knits, sings in the church choir, and creates artwork inspired by the natural world. She loves the smell of soil and thinks it’s magic every time she turns a piece of homegrown produce into a delicious home-cooked meal. Ask her about her famous pumpkin pie!
Latest articles by Laura Walters
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Behind on Your Spring Gardening? This Smart Seed Starter Kit Sprouts Seedlings Faster Than Planting in PotsMy seeds germinated weeks faster than they said they would on the packet when I planted them in this smart seeder start kit from LetPot.
By Laura Walters
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5 Summer Bulbs That Thrive on Neglect – Just Plant in April and Forget About Them Until the Summer Show BeginsPlant these low-maintenance summer bulbs now, then sit back and wait for the beautiful blooms and stunning foliage to unfold this summer. It's as easy as that!
By Laura Walters
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How to Grow Potatoes for a Huge Harvest of Tasty Taters – Complete Guide to Planting, Caring & HarvestingLearning how to grow potatoes is as fun as it is easy! Here's everything you need to know to plant, care for, and harvest tons of delicious spuds.
By Amy Grant
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Easy Fuchsia Plant Care Guide: Grow These Uniquely Beautiful Blooms to Add a Burst of Color Your Shade GardenFuchsia plants are the perfect solution for gardeners who want bright color and unique blooms, but are limited by a shady landscape. Here's how to grow them.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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5 Unlikely Materials to Fill Large Planters for Cheap – and the 1 Filler You Should Never UseSave money on potting soil by using one of these cheap and easy fillers for your large planters. And find out the one material you should never put in pots.
By Laura Walters
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How and When to Harvest Rhubarb – Expert Guide to a Tart & Tasty HarvestHungry for the ‘barb? Knowing exactly how and when to harvest rhubarb stalks can guarantee quintessential tangy flavors that create gorgeous dishes and preserves – here’s what you need to know for the tartest, tastiest stalks
By Amy Grant
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One Dandelion Can Sprout Thousands of New Weeds – Here's the Most Effective (and Eco-Friendly) Way to Stop ThemEvery dandelion in your yard has the potential to produce over 30,000 new weeds. I've discovered the best tool to get rid of them without breaking your back.
By Laura Walters
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How to Grow Coral Bells for a Gorgeous Pop of Color in the Shade GardenCoral bells are beloved for their beautiful foliage and tall, whimsical flowers that thrive in shade. Here's everything you need to know to grow them.
By Amy Grant
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What to Do With an Easter Cactus in April for Huge Blooms That Come Back Every SpringMake sure your Easter cactus is full of beautiful blooms this spring! Do these five tasks in April for happy houseplants that will thrive for years to come.
By Laura Walters
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What to Do With Pothos Plants in March – for Lush Vines That Thrive All Year LongCheck these tasks off your to-do list before the month ends for lush and thriving houseplants. Here's what to do with your pothos plants in March.
By Laura Walters
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When to Prune Forsythia and How to Do It Right – So You Don't Lose Any BloomsLearning how and when to prune forsythia bushes is key to their care. Do it wrong and you may lose all your blooms. Here's how and when to make the right cut.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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4 Dollar Store Gardening Tricks You Need to Try This Spring – for a Thriving & Thrifty GardenSave money in your garden this spring with these clever cost-saving ideas. All it takes is a quick trip to the dollar store!
By Laura Walters
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8 Easy Vegetables to Grow – for a Huge Harvest With Minimal EffortIf you've never planted a garden before, these easy-to-grow vegetables are the best ones to try. You're almost guaranteed a huge harvest!
By Amy Grant
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The Ultimate Tomato Fertilizer Guide: How to Feed Tomatoes for a Bigger HarvestThe right tomato fertilizer and applying it the proper way can make all the difference in how big your harvest is. Follow this guide to grow even more 'maters.
By Heather Rhoades
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What to Do With Snake Plants in March for Strong, Healthy Growth That Lasts All Spring and SummerMarch is a key month for plants. Give your snake plants the TLC they need now to ensure they grow big and strong all year long.
By Laura Walters
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How and When to Trim Boxwoods for Lush, Shapely Shrubs That Look Beautiful Year-RoundLearning how and when to trim boxwoods is essential to growing lush and shapely shrubs that look good all year long. Here's how to do it.
By Jackie Rhoades
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Bad Pruning Cuts Can Kill Actually Your Plants – Avoid These 3 Major Pruning Mistakes to Prevent ProblemsImproper pruning can seriously harm plants. Be sure to avoid these three big pruning mistakes to grow healthy, strong plants.
By Teo Spengler
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8 Hard to Kill Houseplants Even the Most Neglectful Plant Parents Can Grow With EaseIf you struggle to keep any indoor plants alive, it's time to try one of these hard to kill houseplants. Even the blackest thumbs can't hurt them!
By Mary H. Dyer

