
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 Build A Backyard Putting GreenBuilding a backyard putting green takes dedication, expense, and longtime maintenance, but it is possible. Read on to learn how to do it.
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Companion Planting Vegetables And Pollinator PlantsTo have a more successful vegetable garden, try planting companion flowers for vegetables to attract pollinators. Read on for more.
By Susan Albert
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Backyard Picnic IdeasClick here for some picnic in the garden ideas to help you create the perfect garden for a summer picnic.
By Susan Albert
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Grow Healing Herbs Indoors: Combat Winter Illness With A Medicinal GardenIf you are growing medicinal plants at home, did you know you also can grow an indoor medicinal herb garden? Read on for more.
By Susan Albert
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Best Native Plants For Southern GardensIf you live in the southern regions of the U.S., learn here about the best native plantings for each state.
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Bat Nut Info: Learn About Water Caltrop NutsWater caltrop nuts to some look like a flying bat and are not to be confused with the water chestnut. Click here for more info on bat nuts.
By Susan Albert
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Homemade Gifts For Gardeners – DIY Garden Presents Anyone Can MakeNeed some inspiration for gifts this year? Try the simple DIY garden gifts listed here to brighten the day of every gardener in your life.
By Susan Albert
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Plant Navigation – How To Use Nature As A CompassUsing nature as a compass is not only entertaining, it sharpens your observational skills and appreciation of nature. Learn more here.
By Susan Albert
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Alternative Coffee Plants: Grow Your Own Substitutes To CoffeeIf you are looking for a coffee substitute, try your own backyard. Click on the following article for some great alternatives to coffee.
By Susan Albert
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Seasonal SAD Disorder: Treating Seasonal Affective Disorder With PlantsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a type of depression that fluctuates with the seasons. Click here to learn about SAD and gardening.
By Susan Albert
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Indoor Plant Divider: How To Make A Houseplant Screen For PrivacyThinking about separating two rooms with a divider? Why not go a step further and add live plants to the divider? It can be done! Click here for ideas.
By Susan Albert
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Off-Season Gardening With Kids – Garden-Based Learning Through Fall And WinterWith fall around the corner, parents may be looking for off-season gardening ideas. Click here for learning through gardening activities.
By Susan Albert
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Plants Toxic To Turtles – Learn About Plants Turtles Should Not EatWhether wildlife rehabilitators, pet owners, or even gardeners, it's necessary to be aware of plants toxic to turtles and tortoises. This article will help.
By Susan Albert
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Shade Trees For Southern Regions: Best Trees For Shade In Hot ClimatesWhether shade trees are chosen as a place for relief or to shade the house, it pays to do your homework. Click here for South Central shade trees.
By Susan Albert
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Trigger Plant Information: How Australian Trigger Plants Get PollinatedWhat is a trigger plant and what does the trigger plant do exactly? Click here for information on how the plant performs its strange pollination ritual.
By Susan Albert
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Compost Spreading Tools For Farmers And GardenersSmall garden or farm field, you’ll probably want to use a spreader at some point to distribute compost. Read about different kinds of equipment before you buy.
By Susan Albert
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Top 10 Tomatoes For The SouthGardeners looking for tomatoes in the South need look no further. We've put together a list of the 10 best tomatoes for the South.
By Susan Albert
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How To Use A Leaf Vacuum In Your YardWe’ve all heard of leaf blowers. But what is a leaf vacuum? Read on to learn more about leaf vacuums and their uses.
By Susan Albert

