Articles by Stephan Winterfeldt

Stephan Winterfeldt graduated from the University of Maryland’s Institute of Applied Agriculture. The specialized program provides technical, communication, and management skills to lead successful agricultural enterprises.

As part of his formal education, Steve participated in Harvard University’s summer program at the Arnold Arboretum for more professor-guided, hands-on expertise. Prior to joining the team at J&P Park Acquisitions (JPPA, the parent company of Park Seed, Jackson & Perkins, and Wayside Gardens), Steve lead plant growing and finishing programs at major nurseries.

For nearly 20 years at JPPA, Steve has provided customers and gardeners with expert plant care advice, horticultural best practices, and professional growing instructions. This experience and his educational credentials make him ideally suited for creating expert articles and insightful blogs that help gardeners find success and joy in their gardens.
Garden to Vase: Cut Flower Growing Tips

Garden to Vase: Cut Flower Growing Tips

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When you enjoy flowers in the garden and in a vase, take these tips to make the most of your cut flower garden.

Rules for Planting the Perfect Spring Garden

Rules for Planting the Perfect Spring Garden

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We've distilled these spring gardening tips down to eight steps.  Follow them and get your garden prepared for an exceptional growing season. 

The Different Types of Popular Hydrangeas

The Different Types of Popular Hydrangeas

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Get to know hydrangeas. Two are native and all are exceptionally beautiful best-sellers every season. Shop for hydrangeas.

When and How to Prune Azalea

When and How to Prune Azalea

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Whether you're pruning your rhododendron and azalea for shaping or to improve its heath here are tips you can follow to enhance blooming.

A Guide to Garden Fertilizer-1

A Guide to Garden Fertilizer-1

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What is fertilizer made from? When do I use fertilizer in my garden? What type of fertilizer should I use? Find the answers.

Tips for Planting Your Garden in the Ideal Location

Tips for Planting Your Garden in the Ideal Location

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Do you know your garden's ideal location? Determining full sun and shady locations before you plant will maximize your gardening success.

Tips to Attract Butterflies to Your Garden

Tips to Attract Butterflies to Your Garden

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Invite majestic swallowtails, skippers, monarchs, and more with these tips for what attracts butterflies to your garden.

Tips to Plant and Grow a Cutting Garden

Tips to Plant and Grow a Cutting Garden

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Expert tips to plan and start your cutting flower garden, maximize the blooms for bouquets, and ideas for plant selection.

Too Hot for Japanese Maples? Watering Tips for Acers

Too Hot for Japanese Maples? Watering Tips for Acers

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Watering tips for Japanese Maple trees when the heat of summer threatens to deprive these valuable, beautiful Acers of much needed hydration.

Vernalization: Why We Still Need Winter

Vernalization: Why We Still Need Winter

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Some cold weather spring bulbs and perennial flowers require a cold, dormant period in which they go through a process called vernalization. What is it?

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