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.
Ornamental Onion Allium is a Flower Garden Stunner

Ornamental Onion Allium is a Flower Garden Stunner

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Allium refers to the onion genus but have you seen these flowers? Unusual, colorful pompons on strong stems are ideal for cutting.

Favorite Fragrant Flowers for Your Garden

Favorite Fragrant Flowers for Your Garden

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Add these fragrant flowers and shrubs to your garden for captivating aromas that will draw pollinators and neighbors alike

Add Dazzling Kniphofia to Your Xeriscape Garden

Add Dazzling Kniphofia to Your Xeriscape Garden

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Torch lily is a striking addition to xeriscape, coastal, and cottage gardens. Kniphofia is petite enough for borders, patio pots, planters, and containers.

Add Climbing Plants for Majestic Garden Displays

Add Climbing Plants for Majestic Garden Displays

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Select vining plants for living hedges you can shape and groom or choose trees and shrubs that grow carefree to create living fences.

All About Plant Selection and Hardiness Zones

All About Plant Selection and Hardiness Zones

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How to find your USDA Hardiness (AKA growing) Zone? Just click the link, enter your zip code, then shop for plants recommended for your area.

Create a Pollinator Paradise in Your Flower Garden

Create a Pollinator Paradise in Your Flower Garden

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Flowers are essential to our ecosystem, another reason to plant these beauties in your garden and landscape in addition to attracting bees and butterflies.

Growing Colorful Dahlias

Growing Colorful Dahlias

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A rainbow of color options in 2'' to 15" flowers. Try them in containers!

Extend the Life of Cut Flowers in Hydrangea Arrangements

Extend the Life of Cut Flowers in Hydrangea Arrangements

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Tips for keeping your cut hydrangeas looking fresh longer in your bouquets, vases, and arrangements.

10 Reasons to Give Gift Plants for Birthdays or Other Occasions

10 Reasons to Give Gift Plants for Birthdays or Other Occasions

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Plants breathe life into spaces and are ideal gifts for friends, family, and coworkers. 

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