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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How To Dry Flowers From Your Garden –Preserve Blooms For Years Of Enjoyment
Wish you could extend the life of those colorful flowers growing in your garden? You can! Drying flowers is easy to do anytime blossoms are in their prime. Click this article for more information on how to dry flowers from the garden.
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Southern Berry Varieties - Berries To Grow In The South
What are some berries for the South that will do well in heat and humidity? Here are some juicy berries to grow in the South.
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Fall Seed Harvest – Learn About Seed Harvesting In Autumn
Harvesting seeds in fall is a great way to save money and share seeds with friends. Find tips for collecting fall seeds from plants here.
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Planting Seeds In Fall: When To Sow Seeds In Autumn
By selecting plants for your region and planting at the right time in fall, you can get blooms or veggies earlier. Learn more here.
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Flame Grass Care - Growing Flame Grass Miscanthus
Flame maiden grass brings movement to the garden with arching stems that change from green to a brilliant orange-red in the fall. Read on for more.
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Growing A Hosta In The South - Popular Southern Hostas
When it comes to lightly shaded situations in the garden, the world turns a fanciful eye to Hosta plants. Beloved for their varied and showy foliage, Hosta varieties for the south are limitless.
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Is Pothos Pet Friendly - Learn About Pothos Pet Toxicity
Epipremnum aureum is also known as golden pothos, devil’s ivy, and taro vine. No matter its name, pothos and pets don’t mix. Read on for more.
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Growing Herbs In The South – Choosing Herbs For Southern Gardens
A wide array of herbs flourish in the southern garden. Click here to learn about herb gardening in the south.
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Must Have Florida Plants – Best Plants For Florida Gardening
Florida gardeners are lucky enough to live in a subtropical climate, which means they can enjoy their landscaping efforts practically year-round. Click here for recommendations on must-have Florida plants.
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Privacy Wall Ideas – How To Design A Secluded Backyard
You’ve just moved into a new house and you love it, except for the lack of privacy in the backyard. Luckily, creating a DIY privacy wall just takes some imagination.
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What Is A Murray Cypress - How To Grow Murray Cypress Trees
‘Murray’ cypress is an evergreen, fast growing shrub for large yards. Click here to learn more about this tree.
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What Is A Bottomless Pot For - Bottomless Plant Containers
Bottomless container gardening is a great way to unleash those pent-up roots in your plant containers. Read on to learn more.
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Warm Climate Container Gardening - Hot Weather Container Plants
Growing plants in containers can be a challenge for those who live in warm climates. Follow these tips to ensure that your potted plants will make a beautiful statement all summer.
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Dutch Garden Style – How To Grow A Dutch Garden
The Dutch style of gardening is known for its formality, geometric design and efficient use of space. Read on to learn more.
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Edible Countertop Growing: Gifting Kits To Grow Food
Kits to grow food are great gift ideas for holidays, birthdays, new homes, or even yourself. They can be simple or high-tech. Learn more here.
By Susan Albert