
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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Parlor Palm Problems? How To Bring Your Neanthe Bella Plant Back From The Brink
Parlor palms make easy houseplants, but if they do start to suffer, worry not. We reveal the main parlor palm problems and how to rescue your precious plant.
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Mushrooms In The Garden – Getting Rid Of Unwanted Fungi
Unless you deliberately grow them, the arrival of mushrooms in the garden can be alarming – but it's nothing to fear, as our experts reveal.
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Grow Pearlbush: Discover Exochorda Racemosa
With its shimmering white flowers, pearlbush is a precious garden gem. Here's how to grow your own showstopping shrub for borders and hedges.
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Best Salvia Varieties: Stunning Annual And Perennial Salvias To Grow
Can't decide which salvia varieties to grow? No problem – we've rounded up the very best salvias for stunning summer displays guaranteed!
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Does Landscaping Increase Home Value?
Does landscaping increase home value? Of course it does, but do it properly to avoid common mistakes.
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What Is Moss Campion - Moss Campion Plant Info
Next time you’re at high altitudes, check out the moss campion silene plants that grow in crevices and rocks with pretty pink blossoms.
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How To Wrap Potted Plants For Winter
Cold weather’s just around the corner. Grab some burlap and bubble wrap and bundle up your potted plants for winter.
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Phragmites: Native Vs. Invasive Varieties
Some phragmites, also known as common reeds, can be highly invasive. It’s good to know which ones to avoid and remove.
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Tips For Mowing Stripes In Lawn
Wouldn’t it be great to have stripes in your lawn like a sports field? Learn how here.
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Top 10 Heat Friendly Flowers: Flowers for Hot Weather
Want beautiful flowers that won’t wilt and die in extremely hot weather? Here's a list of our top 10 favorites.
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Can You Dig Up Endangered Plants To Grow In Your Garden?
It’s important to know whether a wild plant is endangered before you dig it up. Learn how to find out what’s legal.
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Endless Summer Bigleaf Hydrangea Bushes That Keep On Blooming
Want hydrangeas that bloom all season long? Endless Summer hydrangeas are the ones for you. Click to learn more.
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7 Invasive Vines To Avoid In Your Yard And Garden
What are some common invasive vines to avoid in your yard and garden spaces? Click here to find out.
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Best Groundcover Plants To Prevent Weeds
Click here to find out the best types of groundcovers to prevent and choke out weeds.
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Natural Garden Design
More and more homeowners are choosing to create a natural garden design. Read on to learn more about this low maintenance style.
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How To Stop Erosion On A Slope In Your Front Or Backyard
If you're wondering how to stop erosion on a hill in the home landscape, click here to find out.
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Soundscaping To Create A Relaxing Garden Sanctuary
Read 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.
By Susan Albert