
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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Mandevilla Vine: Tips For Proper Mandevilla Care
Mandevillas are tropical vines that add color to the patio or garden. Click here to learn all about mandevilla care.
By Heather Rhoades
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Propagating Aloe Vera - Rooting Aloe Vera Cuttings Or Separating Aloe Pups
People love aloe, and it makes sense to want to share it with your friends. Luckily, it's super easy. Click to learn about aloe propagation.
By Heather Rhoades
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Growing Jade Houseplants - Tips For The Care And Maintenance Of Jade Plants
Jade plant care only takes only a little TLC for a beautiful houseplant that will last for years to come. Learn all about the care and maintenance of jade plants.
By Heather Rhoades
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Using Chicken Manure Fertilizer In Your Garden
Chicken manure is excellent as a plant fertilizer, but there are some things you need to know. Read on for more about chicken manure compost.
By Heather Rhoades
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Killing Aphids Naturally: How To Get Rid Of Aphids Safely
Getting rid of aphids is no easy task. Click here to learn how to get rid of aphids naturally.
By Heather Rhoades
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Vegetable Garden Size For Family
How much food to you need to grow to feed one person? How about five people? Click here to learn how much to plant to feed a family.
By Heather Rhoades
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Planning A Companion Vegetable Garden
Companion vegetable plants can help each other when planted together. Click to learn how to take advantage of these beneficial relationships.
By Heather Rhoades
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Choosing Shade Evergreens: Learn More About Evergreens For Shade
Shade evergreens provide privacy, color, and interest all year long. Read on to learn more about shade evergreen shrubs.
By Heather Rhoades
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How To Grow Impatiens Plants
Impatiens flowers are bright and cheerful annuals that can light up any dark, shady part of your yard.
By Heather Rhoades
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How To Determine Last Frost Date
Knowing the last frost date is very important. Whether you are starting seeds or just want to know when it is safe to plant your vegetables, you need to know when the last frost date is. This article will help.
By Heather Rhoades
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How To Grow An Ice Plant And Purple Ice Plant Care
Looking for a drought tolerant but lovely flower to fill in a troublesome dry area in your garden? You may want to try planting ice plants, which can add a bright splash of color to the garden. Learn more here.
By Heather Rhoades
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Grow Lucky Bamboo Inside - Tips For Care Of Lucky Bamboo Plant
Most of the time, when people ask about growing bamboo indoors, what they are really asking about is lucky bamboo care. Proper care of a lucky bamboo plant is important, and this article will help.
By Heather Rhoades
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Proper Care For Holly Shrubs - Tips For Growing A Holly Bush
Growing holly bushes in your yard can add year-round interest. Because they are such popular plants, many people have questions about the care of holly bushes. Read this article to learn more about growing holly.
By Heather Rhoades
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How To Care For A China Doll Plant
China doll is a fairly new houseplant, which has become quite popular and widely available. While their care can be a bit tricky, this article will help with basic growing conditions for China doll plants.
By Heather Rhoades
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Plant A Privacy Screen - Plants That Grow Fast For Privacy
Sometimes, you have to plant a privacy screen fast. You have many options available to you if you are wondering what to what to plant for privacy. This article can help with that.
By Heather Rhoades
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Care Of Gladiolus - How To Grow Gladiolus In Your Garden
Gladiolus grow wonderfully in the warm weather of summer. Learning how to take care of gladiolus will reward you with a huge array of colors and they also work out great for cut flowers. Click here for more.
By Heather Rhoades
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Forsythia Shrub Care - How To Care For Your Forsythia Plant
A forsythia plant can add dramatic flair to a yard in the early spring and are among the first plants to bloom. For tips on growing your own forsythia, read this article to learn more about forsythia shrub care.
By Heather Rhoades
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Types Of Early Spring Blooming Flowers
Early spring flowers can bring the color and warmth of spring to your garden weeks ahead of schedule. Learn when and how to plant early spring flowers in the garden by reading this article.
By Heather Rhoades