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Danielle Sherwood

Danielle is an avid gardener and rose enthusiast originally from the Pacific Northwest. She now gardens in the high desert of Washington State. She is a certified Master Gardener and comes from a long line of professional gardeners. Danielle is an advocate for planting keystone native species and is an expert in growing roses.

Thornless rose growing in garden with red and yellow flower petals

Flowers

27 Different Types of Thornless Roses For Your Garden

Thinking of adding some roses to your garden, but want to avoid the thorns? We have good news! There are many varieties of roses with minimal thorns, and some are nearly thornless. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood examines gorgeous roses you can grow in your garden, without the thorns!

Gardener watering poinstettia plants with green watering can

Ornamental Gardens

How Much and How Often Should You Water Poinsettias?

Are your poinsettias getting enough water? These beautiful holiday plants make a beautiful addition to your home through the dreary winter months, but not without adequate moisture. In this article, gardening expert Danielle Sherwood examines how much water poinsettias need, and how often you should be watering them.

Plastic container with poinsettia plants sitting on an end table

Ornamental Gardens

11 Care Tips For Poinsettia Plants in Containers

Are you decorating with poinsettias this season? These festive plants have become a holiday essential, and we want to help you keep yours looking beautiful for as long as possible. In this article, gardening expert Danielle Sherwood outlines 11 care tips for poinsettias in containers!

Rose bush with pink flowers dying and wilting

Flowers

7 Tips For Reviving a Dying Rosebush

Do you have a rosebush that looks in dire need of urgent care? Garden roses can falter for many reasons, but happily, there are methods you can try to revive them!  In this article, gardening expert Danielle Sherwood explains seven steps to nurture your roses back to health if they’ve started to decline.

Red and white Poinsettia plant growing in a container

Ornamental Gardens

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Poinsettia Plants

Are you thinking of adding a poinsettia to your holiday decor this season? This festive tropical plant has become the quintessential holiday floral. With many new options and colors on the market, there is sure to be a poinsettia that's perfect for your home! In this article, gardening expert Danielle Sherwood takes you through all you need to know about poinsettias and their care.

Pests crawling all over pink roses in garden

Garden Pests

11 Rose Bush Pests: Identification, Treatment & Prevention

Garden roses are hardy and long-lasting, but they’re also prone to attack from certain pests each season. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood identifies the most common pests you might find plaguing your rose bushes, along with how to prevent and treat them.

Bright yellow roses blooming in a garden with green foliage around the base of the plant.

Flowers

17 Yellow Rose Varieties to Brighten Your Garden

Love a cheerful pop of yellow in your garden, but aren’t sure which yellow rose is right for you? Roses come in an array of yellow shades, from deep gold to bright sunny lemon. In this article, we share our favorite yellow roses to add bright color to your garden, with names and pictures of each!

A garden rose with fungal black spot damage

Plant Diseases

How to Identify, Prevent, and Treat Black Spot Damage on Roses

Are you seeing spots on the leaves of your roses? Black Spot is a common rose disease, and is especially prevalent in rainy, humid climates. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood explains everything you need to know about black spot, including how to identify, prevent, and treat it.

A bright pink blooming knockout rose in the garden. It is a shrub with 5 flowers on display.

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Knockout Roses

Thinking of adding some knockout roses to your garden this season? These flowering shrubs are a popular option for gardens across many different hardiness zones. In this article, gardening expert Danielle Sherwood takes you through everything you need to know about knockout roses and their care.

red rose varieties

Flowers

31 Different Types of Beautiful Red Rose Varieties

Wondering which red rose is the perfect choice for your garden? With so many gorgeous options in every shade, size, and fragrance, the options can be overwhelming! In this article, we’ll look at our favorite red roses that you can grow at home in your garden, with names and pictures of each!