
Susan Albert
It all began with a sunroom that looked out onto a yard of dirt and weeds. No shrubs, flowers, birds, or butterflies. Whoever heard of a sunroom with nothing to watch outside? Susan immediately went to the library (Internet was not in use yet) to look up how to attract butterflies. That was 25 years ago and she’s progressed into an all-out gardening fanatic, obsessed with annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs. A plant “collector” and garden photographer, she can always find room for one more flower in her garden, especially if it attracts wildlife.
Before writing articles for Gardening Know How, Susan held a career in communications and, as a freelancer, wrote garden articles for magazines and authored a newspaper gardening column for many years. She also contributed South-Central regional gardening columns for four years to Lowes.com. While living in Oklahoma She served as a master gardener for 17 years. She now lives in Gardner, Kansas, where she’s semi-retired, establishing new garden roots.
Latest articles by Susan Albert
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Endless Summer Bigleaf Hydrangea Bushes That Keep On BloomingWant hydrangeas that bloom all season long? Endless Summer hydrangeas are the ones for you. Click to learn more.
By Susan Albert
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7 Invasive Vines To Avoid In Your Yard And GardenWhat are some common invasive vines to avoid in your yard and garden spaces? Click here to find out.
By Susan Albert
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Best Groundcover Plants To Prevent WeedsClick here to find out the best types of groundcovers to prevent and choke out weeds.
By Susan Albert
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Natural Garden DesignMore and more homeowners are choosing to create a natural garden design. Read on to learn more about this low maintenance style.
By Susan Albert
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How To Stop Erosion On A Slope In Your Front Or BackyardIf you're wondering how to stop erosion on a hill in the home landscape, click here to find out.
By Susan Albert
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Soundscaping To Create A Relaxing Garden SanctuaryRead how soundscaping can make your garden sanctuary even more inviting.
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Green In The Garden: Can You Have Too Much?I like the green foliage in my garden as a neutral background for contrasting with colorful plants and flowers. Click for more.
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Types Of Garden Spiders That Benefit PlantsLearn about garden spiders and how they play a part in keeping your garden free of pesky bugs.
By Susan Albert
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How To Protect Yourself From Tetanus In SoilTetanus is a serious disease that can be contracted through garden soil. Is it possible to get tetanus gardening? Click to learn the facts.
By Susan Albert
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Pets And Citronella Geraniums – Is Citronella Toxic To PetsIs citronella safe for pets? If you grow scented geraniums, be sure to keep your dogs and cats away. Scented geraniums are toxic to pets. Learn more here.
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Gonzales Cabbage Plant Info – How To Grow Gonzales Cabbage: Gonzales cabbage variety is a green, early season hybrid that produces mini heads and takes 55 to 66 days to mature. The firm, softball-size heads mean less waste. They are a perfect size for most family-size cabbage meals and have a sweet, spicy taste. Learn more here.
By Susan Albert
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What Are Gratitude Flowers: Gratitude Flowers Activity Ideas
Teaching what gratitude means to kids can be explained with a simple gratitude flowers activity. Click this article to learn how.
By Susan Albert
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Ageratum Seed Germination – Growing Ageratum From SeedAgeratum is a popular annual and one of the few true blue flowers. It’s also easy to grow from seed. Click here to learn more.
By Susan Albert
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Southern Flowering Shrubs and Evergreen BushesThere are lots of flowering shrubs and evergreens that will thrive in the warm regions of the south. Read on.
By Susan Albert
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What Is Duckweed: How To Grow Duckweed In An Aquarium Or PondMany who keep fish want to learn more about duckweed and how to grow it in ponds or aquariums. Click this article for more information.
By Susan Albert
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Which Is Better?Seeds or transplants, which is better? Click here to find out which I prefer and why.
By Susan Albert
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Southern Lawn Care Guide And CalendarClick here for a complete south central lawn care and maintenance guide and schedule.
By Susan Albert
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Garden Humor – The Best Gardening Jokes To Brighten Your DayEvery gardener has a sense of humor. It's a requirement to survive all the missteps and surprises. Here are a few silly jokes to brighten your day!
By Susan Albert
