Articles by Susan Humphrey

Susan combines her passion for gardening with her role as Brand and Content Marketing Manager to provide insightful and reliable gardening content. With an eye for detail, she conducts comprehensive research on perennials, trees, and bushes, leveraging resources like the Wayside Gardens plant library, gardening blogs, Jerry Baker's authoritative books, and the Missouri Botanical Garden's plant finder.

Her education and hands-on gardening experience make her a trusted authority, offering well-rounded, evidence-based advice. Susan's commitment to excellence in plant performance informs the content she creates, inspiring gardeners at all levels to succeed in their gardening endeavors.
Grow a Shade Garden: 5 Plant Recommendations and 2 Styling Tips

Grow a Shade Garden: 5 Plant Recommendations and 2 Styling Tips

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Shade gardens can be beautiful with lush greenery and colorful flowers. Learn how to grow your own. 

Step-by-Step Guide to Lasagna Planting Spring Bulbs

Step-by-Step Guide to Lasagna Planting Spring Bulbs

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Learn how to layer spring blooming bulbs, find recommended bulb combinations and a link to planting depths, plus a homemade recipe for cut flower presservative. 

How to Bring Your Spring Garden Indoors Early

How to Bring Your Spring Garden Indoors Early

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Steps to follow to encourage spring blooming shrubs to flower indoors.

How to Use Shrubs and Trees in Pots

How to Use Shrubs and Trees in Pots

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Include shrubs in container gardens for height and structure, pair them with flowers for a bold display.

Winterberry Ilex Berry Poppins and Mr. Poppins

Winterberry Ilex Berry Poppins and Mr. Poppins

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Award-winning and native shrubs with year-round interest. The “It” couple in your landscape, these dwarf winterberry hollies top the popularity charts.

Xeriscape Ideas and Plants to Conserve Water in the Garden

Xeriscape Ideas and Plants to Conserve Water in the Garden

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Possibly the best way to save water in the garden (xeriscape) is by choosing your plants with water conservation in mind.

Take Another Look at Azaleas

Take Another Look at Azaleas

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Are azaleas in your garden's reach? Check out the new, reblooming, and hardier than ever Perfecto Mundo® azalea.

Tips for Peony Perfection With this Heirloom Shrub

Tips for Peony Perfection With this Heirloom Shrub

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Long-lived and handed down through generations, no wonder it's a perennial, aromatic favorite of gardeners, florists, brides, and bouquet lovers.

Native Shrubs: Cornus for Your Enchanting Garden

Native Shrubs: Cornus for Your Enchanting Garden

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Showing off at the time most plants are preparing for dormancy, native dogwood shrubs brighten the landscape in winter.

Nepeta Cat's Pajamas is Exquisite in Your Garden

Nepeta Cat's Pajamas is Exquisite in Your Garden

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Pollinators and gardeners agree Nepeta Cat’s Pajamas is a sunny perennial garden must-have with its intense purple hues. Perfect for border and garden pot.

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