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Kelli Klein

A close-up of a dogwood tree reveals its intricate branches, gracefully reaching for the sky. Adorning these branches are delicate pink blooms, like nature's own confetti, celebrating the arrival of spring.

Trees

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Dogwood Trees

If you live in North America, chances are you’ve noticed beautiful spring-flowering dogwood trees. But did you know that they are just as at home in your landscaping as they are in the forest? Gardening expert Kelli Klein walks you through how to plant, grow, and care for dogwood trees.

Close-up of Iris sibirica 'Black Joker' flower against a blurred green garden background. The falls, which are the lower petals, are deep maroon-purple with prominent, intricate veins of a lighter purple and golden hue. These falls have a velvety texture and a slightly recurved shape. The standard petals are often slightly lighter in color.

Flowers

15 Varieties of Siberian Iris for Your Garden

Siberian irises are smaller than bearded irises but still produce stunning blooms! These hardy perennials make a great border in your flower garden. But which variety should you choose? Gardening expert Kelli Klein will introduce you to 15 of our favorite varieties of Siberian iris that deserve a spot in your garden.

Full, bright green arugula sprouts from rich garden soil.

Vegetables

How and When to Harvest Arugula 

You’ve sown the seeds and nurtured your seedlings. Your arugula plants look great, but when do you harvest? Gardening expert Kelli Klein explains not only when to harvest your arugula but also how to keep the plants producing and creating future food.

A gardener prepares biodegradable seed pots for planting and surface sows seeds.

Gardening Tips

Starting Seeds vs. Buying Plants: Pros and Cons

It’s likely one of the first questions on a new gardener’s mind. Should you buy plants at the local nursery or big box store? Or sift through a catalog, picking out packets to start your plants from seed? Gardening expert Kelli Klein reviews the benefits and drawbacks of each.

A gardener uses red-handled bypass pruners to deadhead a withered yellow rose bloom.

Gardening Tips

How to Deadhead Flowers for Repeat Blooms

You may have heard the term deadheading, but do you know what it means and why it's important? Gardening expert Kelli Klein walks you through the benefits of deadheading and how to successfully complete this regular maintenance to produce more blooms.

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Gardening Tips

11 Tips for Starting a Straw Bale Garden

In gardening, there are many options for growing plants, including in-ground, containers, raised beds, and hydroponic systems. Why choose to plant in a straw bale garden? Gardening expert Kelli Klein shares the benefits of straw bale gardens and how to build your own!

A white and blush-tinged panicle flower of coastal pepperbush shines in the sun amidst dense green foliage.

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Coastal Pepperbush

If you’re looking for a deciduous shrub that not only survives but thrives in sometimes harsh coastal conditions, then look no further than coastal pepperbush. This hardy perennial is low maintenance and produces beautiful blooms during the summer. Gardening expert Kelli Klein shares all you need to know about growing coastal pepperbush.

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Shrubs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Coral Bean

Are you looking for a beautiful and easy-care burst of red in the garden? Coralbean is a showy, drought-tolerant North American native shrub with crimson blooms. In this article, we’ll tell you how to grow and care for coralbean in your garden!

host plants for butterflies

Ornamental Gardens

30 Beautiful Host Plants For Butterflies

Are you looking for some host plants that will welcome butterflies into your garden this season? There are many different options to choose from, depending on your hardiness zone. Check out these amazing options, with names and pictures of each!

gardening in small spaces

Gardening Tips

15 Tips for Gardening in Small Spaces

Don't have a lot of room? Don't worry! You can still create an amazing garden, whether it's on your porch or on a balcony in the city. In this article, gardening expert Kelli Klein shares her top tips for gardening in limited space.