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.
Ways to Reduce Mosquitoes in Your Garden

Ways to Reduce Mosquitoes in Your Garden

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Organic ideas to control mosquitoes naturally in the garden using natural predators and by planting plants they don't like. 

Dry Weather Gardening Tips

Dry Weather Gardening Tips

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Get these four easy tips to keep your garden plants hydrated and growing healthfully even in the heat of summer.

Ornamental Grass Adds Relaxing Movement to Your Landscape

Ornamental Grass Adds Relaxing Movement to Your Landscape

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Ornamental grass swaying in the breeze is a relaxing site and sound. We reivew three grasses here that are remarkable-looking for your unique landscape.

Perennial Flowers for Mass Planting Plus Foliage Ideas

Perennial Flowers for Mass Planting Plus Foliage Ideas

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A garden designed for mass planting is visually stunning and easy to manage. Here's our list of top 6 perennials to mass plant in the garden.

Plants for Your Rabbit Repellant Garden

Plants for Your Rabbit Repellant Garden

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Rabbits can be persistent garden pests. How to keep rabbits out of your garden? Try these plants and ideas to keep your garden healthy and rabbit-free.

Plants to Help Repel Mosquitoes

Plants to Help Repel Mosquitoes

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We've found 5 plants to add to your yard and patio planters to help repel mosquitoes so you can enjoy a relaxing evening in the garden.

Pro Tips for How and When to Plant Trees

Pro Tips for How and When to Plant Trees

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You can plant trees in spring or fall but there are some tree planting best practices and rules of thumb to follow. Get these tree planting basics.

Quick Tips to Attract Pollinators to Your Garden

Quick Tips to Attract Pollinators to Your Garden

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Do you know what plants and flowers attract pollinators? Learn how to attract bees and butterflies and how to keep them in your garden.

Reasons to Plant in Fall

Reasons to Plant in Fall

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Planting spring bulbs, perennials, trees, and shrubs in fall will pay off in spring flower dividends. Why you should plant in fall and when to get started.

10 Reasons to Grow Mushrooms

10 Reasons to Grow Mushrooms

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Grow mushrooms for a low-maintenance, space-saving, organic harvest. You'll save money while enjoying even better taste from this superfood.

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