
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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26 Basic Gardening Terms Every Beginner Should Know Before Picking Up a Shovel
If you're brand new to gardening, it's time to brush up on some basic terminology before you dig in! Here are the gardening terms every newbie needs to know.
By Susan Albert
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4 Plants You Can Use Instead of Soap – This Ancient Cleaning Method Is Making a Comeback in Eco-Friendly Homes
People have been using plants as soap for centuries. Discover how to use this ancient, eco-friendly cleaning hack with plants from your own garden.
By Susan Albert
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As a Master Gardener, I Always Recommend These 6 Winter-Flowering Shrubs to Add Curb Appeal – Plus They Smell Incredible
These are the best shrubs to plant if you want winter flowers, gorgeous fragrance, and a front yard facelift!
By Susan Albert
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6 Low-Maintenance Ornamental Grasses That Thrive on Neglect and Add Year-Round Color and Texture
Perennial gardening often requires commitment and work, but these low-maintenance ornamental grasses create texture and movement with minimal effort – win-win for lazy gardeners!
By Susan Albert
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As a Master Gardener, I Always Recommend These 7 Shrubs for Amazing Fall Color
Keep your garden vibrant through the fall with Susan Albert's pick of the best shrubs for fall color...
By Susan Albert
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7 Must-Have Plants for Fall Window Boxes That Look Fabulous Even After the First Frost
Give your house a boost of curb appeal this autumn with festive fall window boxes! These plants are sure to stop neighbors in their tracks.
By Susan Albert
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Master Gardener Explains Her Secret for Getting Amaryllis to Rebloom for Vibrant Beauty Year After Year
Amaryllis blooms bring bold, cheery color to your home in the winter months, but did you know you can get your amaryllis bulbs to rebloom? Find out how!
By Susan Albert
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Is Landscape Fabric Sustainable? Try These Alternatives Instead
By Susan Albert
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Does Your Yard Get Morning Sun and Afternoon Shade? Make Some Room for These 8 Partial Shade Plants and Shrubs
If your garden is one of those tricky ‘half and half’ light situations, these shrubs and flowers are ideal. Grow these adaptable plants for morning sun and afternoon shade
By Susan Albert
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As a Master Gardener, I Always Plant These 8 Unfussy Flowers That Thrive Almost Anywhere
Make life easier with expert Susan Albert's shortlist of low-maintenance annual and perennial flowers that give maximum reward with minimal consideration.
By Susan Albert
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7 Heat-Loving Flowers That Blaze With Color All Summer Long – Even When the Rest of the Garden Wilts
Keep your garden vibrant through the hottest months with these stunning, sun-loving blooms that thrive when others can't take the heat.
By Susan Albert
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I'm a Professional Garden Writer and These Are My 6 Must-Have Vining Plants – Plus 3 Aggressive Climbers to Avoid
There are lots of different options for flowering, climbing plants but after years of trial and error I found the best. Here are my favorite 6 perennial vines.
By Susan Albert
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Do You Know How To Propagate Strawberries The Right Way? We Reveal 3 Foolproof Ways To Grow Lots More Fruity Treats Cheaply!
Reached the end of your strawberry harvests & itching to kickstart your next crop? If you’re wondering how to propagate strawberries, here are 3 ways to more juicy fruit
By Susan Albert
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6 Plants That Repel Ticks and Are Sure to Add Charm to Your Landscape or Container Garden
Ticks are getting worse as summers get hotter and longer. Take back your yard from the creepy arachnids with these plants that keep ticks away.
By Susan Albert
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Transplanting Dahlias Started In Pots: Planting Out Dahlias Started From Seed & Cuttings
Dahlias aren’t that complicated to relocate in the ground outside, even if started from seed or potted seedlings or cuttings. Here’s how easy transplanting dahlias can be
By Susan Albert
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Beginner’s Guide To Lawn Irrigation Systems: Best Ways To Water Your Grass For Lush, Green Growth All Summer Long
Simplify your summer with a lawn irrigation system. Here are the basics about the most common kinds and how to use them for a lush, green lawn all summer.
By Susan Albert
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Give Your Herbs A Haircut! 6 Aromatic Edibles That Benefit From Snipping In Summer & Why Trimming The Herbs Matters
Some edible plants are happy tumbling over pots and planters – but for others, trimming the herbs can help. Here are 6 aromatic edibles to snip into shape this summer
By Susan Albert
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Moon Garden Plants: Try These 8 Fragrant Blooms And Night Blooming Flowers For Pollinators
Want to grow a garden of delights that comes into its own in the evening? Create the ultimate moon garden with these night blooming flowers for pollinators
By Susan Albert

