Laura Walters
Laura Walters is a Content Editor who joined Gardening Know How in 2021. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BFA in Electronic Media and a minor in History from the University of Cincinnati, as well as a certificate in Writing for TV Comedy from UCLA. Laura loves to write and knows the power of good editing—both in film and the written word. She uses her expertise in both fields to create articles, newsletters, and videos that provide gardeners with all the know how they need to succeed.Laura worked as a documentary producer in college and a freelance video producer and local news producer after graduation. With a naturally black thumb but an irrepressible desire to grow, she has spent the past 10 years trying to learn how to keep plants alive. That’s how she first found Gardening Know How. It was her go-to source for reliable, easy-to-read information. Laura never thought when she was starting vegetable seeds in her college dorm room, that one day she would get paid to read and write about her favorite hobby.Laura lives in Southwest Ohio, but spends her summers on a lake in Northern Michigan. It’s hard to leave her perennial garden at home, but she has a rustic (aka overcrowded) vegetable patch on a piece of land up north. In her spare time, Laura knits, sings in the church choir, and creates artwork inspired by the natural world. She loves the smell of soil and she thinks it’s magic every time she turns a piece of homegrown produce into a delicious home-cooked meal. Ask her about her famous pumpkin pie!
Latest articles by Laura Walters
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How To Grow And Care For Prayer Plants: Everything You Need To Know
Most people are familiar with how to grow prayer plants. The prayer plant is easy to grow but has specific needs. Learn what those needs are in this article, including tips for propagating these plants.
By Amy Grant
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How To Identify Poison Ivy To Prevent A Painful Rash – Plus, Common Lookalike Plants
One mistake you don’t want to make is not knowing what poison ivy and oak look like. Learn about the differences in some poisonous plants to avoid.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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6 Tips For Peony Care In Spring – How To Give Your Peonies A Head Start This Spring
With some simple peony care in spring, you can give plants a head start on the growing season. Here's what you need to do to make sure peonies are good to grow.
By Laura Walters
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Peonies Not Blooming? 6 Common Reasons Why & How To Get More Flowers
Peonies not blooming is a big disappointment. Luckily, we have the solution. Here are the top 6 reasons why peonies refuse to bloom and how to ensure you have plenty of pretty flowers come spring.
By Laura Walters
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Why Are There Ants On My Peonies? Uncovering The Truth Behind This Perennial Mystery
Gardeners love peonies and so do ants. But what do ants on peonies mean? We uncover the truth behind the perennial myth that peonies need ants to bloom.
By Tonya Barnett
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How To Propagate Pothos: A Simple Step-By-Step Guide
Learning how to propagate pothos is a fun and easy way to expand your plant collection. Follow our simple step-by-step guide to discover how to do it yourself.
By Susan Albert
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10 Hot Weather Vegetables That Thrive In Sweltering Summer Heat
These hot weather vegetables, fruits, and flowers can handle the heat! A Georgia Master Gardener shares his top picks for hot and humid summer gardens.
By Laura Walters
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Best Hydrangeas By Zone – Find The Right Hydrangea For Where You Live
Finding the best hydrangea by zone can be difficult. That's why we've made it easy for you. Whether you live somewhere hot or cold, here are our top picks for every growing zone.
By Laura Walters
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8 White Flowering Shrubs To Add A Touch Of Elegance To Any Landscape
Whether you are looking to plant one bush with white flowers or several, it helps to have a shortlist of candidates. Click here for some ideas.
By Teo Spengler
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8 Best Plants For Under Trees To Transform A Shady Landscape Under The Canopy
These plants for under trees will totally transform your shady landscape! Whether you want lush foliage, beautiful blooms, or easy-care ground cover, there’s a plant for every need.
By Susan Patterson
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10 Low-Maintenance Front Yard Landscaping Ideas Lazy Gardeners Will Love
Lazy gardeners, rejoice! Here are 10 low-maintenance front yard landscaping ideas to lighten your landscaping load and give you more time to actually enjoy your outdoor space.
By Laura Walters
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It’s Official! This Classic Cottage Garden Favorite Is The 2024 Flower Of The Year
The 2024 Flower of the Year is a long-time garden favorite. Here’s why you will see peonies everywhere this year–and why you should add one to your garden.
By Laura Walters
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When To Start Planting Seeds For A Head Start On Your Garden
It's time to start your garden, but when do you start seeds? The answer depends upon your zone. Read the following article to get some important seed starting tips. Click here for more information.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How I Turned An Overgrown Field Into My Most Productive Vegetable Garden Ever
Wondering how to turn an overgrown field into a garden full of tasty produce? It’s easy! Here’s how I turned an old patch of hay into my best vegetable garden ever.
By Laura Walters
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6 Plants That Don’t Need Water – Or Almost Never Do
Are there really plants that don’t need water? These 6 houseplants prove it’s possible to grow lush, leafy foliage with minimal watering.
By Laura Walters
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How To Remove Grass For A Garden Using The Simple And Sustainable No-Till Method
Kick grass to the curb! Turn your boring lawn into a beautiful garden with the easy and eco-friendly no-till method.
By Laura Walters
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How To Grow A Heart-Leaf Philodendron: Fall In Love With This Easy-Care Houseplant
Heart-leaf philodendrons are fantastic houseplants. With their simple care requirements and long vines dotted with heart-shaped leaves, you’re sure to fall in love.
By Laura Walters
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Simple (And Cheap) Plastic Tote Greenhouse For Seed Starting
A plastic tote greenhouse is the easiest way to extend the growing season. Learn how to turn an old tote into a mini greenhouse that's perfect for small spaces.
By Laura Walters
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Free DIY Fall Wreath From Your Backyard
Foraging for fall decorations is a fun fall activity that gets you outside after you've put your garden to bed for the year. Click for more.
By Laura Walters
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Will Expired Seeds Still Grow: Planting With Expired Seed Packets
Are old seeds still good for planting, or is it better to get new ones? We ran the test ourselves - click to see the results.
By Tonya Barnett
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How To Collect Black Eyed Susan Seeds
Collecting seeds is a great way to expand your garden. Click to learn how to harvest and save black eyed Susan seeds.
By Laura Walters
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How To Divide Perennials In Spring
Dividing perennials is a great way to expand your garden for free. Read on to learn how to divide hostas, rudbeckias, and salvias.
By Laura Walters