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Jerad Bryant

Jerad Bryant is a plant nerd, botanical writer, and avid gardener in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. Jerad is an active member in his local community of plant nerds in both the Willamette Valley Hardy Plant Group and the American Rhododendron Society.

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Trees

15 Early Spring Flowering Trees For Your Home Landscape

Spring showers bring May flowers unless you’re planting one of these 15 trees! These spring flowering species emerge from winter dormancy earlier than other trees and shrubs. Whether you like native plants, gigantic blooms, or stately structures, there’s sure to be an option here for your garden.

A woman in white dirty gloves with red pruning shears prunes a spent hellebore plant with deep green, yellow and brown leathery leaves that have serrated edges and a palmate shape.

Flowers

When and How to Prune Hellebore Plants

If you have hellebores in the yard, you may wonder if you need to prune them. All hellebore plants benefit from pruning, though when and how to do it depends on the species. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares all you need to know about pruning your hellebores for growing success.

Thin green Poa pratensis blades coated with a layer of white frost, edges curled and brittle.

Ornamental Gardens

How to Fix a Dying, Winter-Damaged Lawn

Dying grasses are no fun! They turn lush yards into brown and lifeless ones. Don’t lose hope—there are easy ways to turn dead sites into lush, green ones full of healthy grasses. Former landscaper Jerad Bryant shares six easy steps for fixing your dying, winter-damaged lawn.

woman holding potted snake plant

Houseplants

5 Expert Snake Plant Growing Tips

Snake plants are iconic houseplants that love growing indoors. Whether you have years of experience or are purchasing your first plant, these specimens are perfect low-maintenance options for a variety of spaces. Seasoned houseplant grower Jerad Bryant shares these five expert growing tips for snake plants.

Bergenia crassifolia with large, leathery green leaves and dense clusters of bright pink flowers on red stems.

Ornamental Gardens

39 Recommended Perennials for Zone 3 and 4 Gardens

Cold-hardy species must be especially tough to survive extreme weather in zones 3 and 4. Here, seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares 39 ideal plants for these frosty regions. Whether you live in Alaska, Montana, or the upper reaches of Maine, these perennials are perfect for your home garden.

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Seeds

10 Cost-Saving Seed Bundles to Kickstart Your Spring Garden

Seeds are the starting point for beautiful, productive gardens. Though you can source potted seedlings in spring, starting crops from seeds is rewarding and budget-friendly. You’ll have ready crops before most other gardeners! Save money this year by bundling your seeds—these 10 bundles are perfect for beginner, intermediate, and expert gardeners.