Suzanne DeJohn
I've been gardening and writing about gardening for more than 20 years, yet I find I'm always learning new things about the plants, insects and other critters that call my backyard home. That's the great thing about gardening — it's never boring! I've worked as a landscaper, on an organic farm, as a research technician in a plant pathology lab and ran a small cut-flower business, all of which inform my garden writing. Someone once asked me when I'll be finished with my gardens, to which I replied, "Never!" For me, gardening is a process, not a goal.
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Plant Diseases 101
Leaf spots, wilting, blackened fruits...nothing you'd like to see in your garden! Here are some signs of common plant diseases.

After the Fall, Get Shredding
What to do with all those fall leaves? Shred them and then rebuild your garden soil with them!

All About Potato Varieties
There are dozens of potato varieties out there, each with a different taste, texture, and color. What do you like to cook with?

Clematis in Containers
Bring the "queen of climbers" up close by growing compact varieties in planters on your patio or deck.

Edging Buyer's Guide
Edging helps create a tidy landscape by creating distinct borders around each garden bed and surface material. We help you choose the best edging.

Saving the Monarch Butterfly
Monarch butterfly populations have been decreasing over the past decade, with sharp declines in the last few years. What can gardeners do to help?

Pollinator Garden Plan: Hummingbirds
Bring hummingbirds to the garden with this planting plan, which features bold red, orange, and magenta blooms in brilliant hues.

Garden Tours
If there's anything more enjoyable than spending time in your own garden, it's spending time visiting someone else's.

Pollinator Garden Plan: Butterflies
Bring butterflies to the yard with the planting plan, which features zinnias, coneflower, and Kobold blazing star.

Pretty Poison: Wild Parsnip
Discover the dangers of Wild Parsnip and protect yourself from its harmful effects. Learn how to spot it with our guide.

All About Yellow Jackets, Bees and Their Kin
Don't make it the "summer of stings"! Learn how to identify and control yellow jackets.

Asian Lady Beetles — More Than a Nuisance
Both Asian lady beetles and native species hunt garden pests. However, Asian lady beetles have become a troublesome pest in many parts of the country.

Three Rules for Tree Care: Water, Water, Water
Plant a tree? Yes, OF COURSE!

Garden Watering Myths, Squashed
We squash five common myths about watering your garden.

Plant Terminology: Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Learn some basic plant terminology so you can shop for your next garden addition with confidence.

Top 5 Reasons to Plant in Fall
Autumn provides a second — and sometimes better — opportunity to get trees, shrubs, and perennials in the ground.

10 Ways to Help Plants Survive Drought
🌱 Keep your plants healthy even during a drought with these 10 easy tips. 💧 Learn what to do and how to save your garden!

Super-Powered Soils
Our new and improved potting mixes contain mycorrhizae for healthier plants with up 35% higher yields compared to mixes without this beneficial fungi.

How to Use the Hardiness Zone Map
Hardiness ratings are handy guidelines that can help you select perennials plants, trees and shrubs.

Seed-Starting Buying Guide
Whether you're looking to start just a few seeds or the whole garden, we have the perfect seed starting kit for you!

About the Aquacorner System
If you're tired of dragging hoses out to your raised bed, you're going to love the Aquacorner Soaker System.

Grow Perennials from Seed
Tips and tricks to starting flowering perennials from seed, plus 10 easy-to-grow varieties.

Six Ways to Make Your Tomatoes Grow Faster
Looking forward to that first ripe tomato? Here are six ways to get a jump on the growing season.

Tomato Diseases: Five Ways to Fight Back Now
A spell of cool, rainy weather in many parts of the country has created the ideal environment for tomato diseases to flourish. Read the article.

Fall Garden Cleanup: Dos and Don'ts
Rethink your fall landscape clean-up with wildlife and soil health in mind. What to do (and not do) in the garden before the temps drop.

How Much Light Does Your Home Provide?
A quick test will help you determine how much light your home gets and what houseplants will thrive there.

Pollinator Garden Plan: Bees
This garden design, featuring calendula, black-eyed Susan, and garden thyme, creates a colorful and fragrant oasis for bees.

Easy, Homemade Spa Gifts
Shower friends and family with garden-inspired bath and body treats using fragrant essential oils

Amaryllis FAQs
We answer the most common amaryllis questions, from planting to watering to getting them to rebloom. 🌺 Discover everything you need to know about growing Amaryllis!

Beekeeping: A Hobby With Sweet Rewards
Beekeeping and gardening go naturally together. Here are some things prospective beekeepers should consider.

Plant Terminology: Hybrids, Heirlooms, and More
Understanding horticultural terms such as hybrid and heirloom can help you choose just the right plants for your needs.

How to Keep Water Clear in Fountains and Ponds
All gardeners want to be green -- except when it comes to water. Whether you have a fountain, pond or a small reflecting pool, you'll need a basic understanding of...

How To Protect Your Garden & Landscaping From Winter Weather
Cold temps, drying winds, heavy snow and ice — winter throws a lot at our trees and shrubs! Learn how to protect your landscape.

How Genetic Engineering Differs from Traditional Plant Breeding
A quick overview of plant-breeding techniques will help you better understand GMO's (genetically modified organisms).
The GSC Guide to Amaryllis Varieties
From traditional reds to sensational cybisters to no-maintenance waxed varieties — we've got an amaryllis for you!

How To Identify, Prevent & Control Aphids
These small, soft-bodied, pear-shaped insects cluster densely on tender new growth and the undersides of leaves to suck plant juices. Keep your plants healthy and bug-free with these tips to...

Amaryllis Care
Few indoor bulbs are easier to grow than amaryllis -- and few bloom with greater exuberance and beauty.

Amaryllis: A Tale of True Love and Horticultural Wonder
Greek mythology brings us the story of Amaryllis, a love-struck maiden who longed for the handsome but cold-hearted Alteo.

How to Control Japanese Beetles
Four ways to keep these pests from demolishing your garden.

Meet the Pollinators
Think beyond the bees! Butterflies, birds, moths, and bats are also important pollinators.

How to Choose Potting Soil
Our garden-tested potting mixes are formulated to guarantee great results.

Soak, Drip or Spray: How to Choose a Watering System
Learn how to choose the perfect watering system 🌱🚰 for your plants. Soak, drip, or spray?

Give Old Potting Soil New Life
With some help from nutrient-rich compost and fertilizer, you can repurpose your potting soil.

How to Fertilize Seedlings
Once seeds have germinated and true leaves have appeared, it may be time to give your seedlings a boost of nutrients!