Susan Mertz
Contributor
Susan Mertz - Susan
For 13 years, I have worked for nurseries in Kansas City. I am the marketing director for Loma Vista Nursery. A Garden Journal, is my current blog about plants at the nursery and gardens I visit. I am a member of the Garden Writers Association. I also own Botanical Shots an online plant guide featuring photographs and profiles of plants hardy in zones 4-6.
My husband and I live in the Kansas City metro area with our two children. They either keep us on the go or up nights worrying when they are on the go without us.
I would love to hear about your gardens. Please email me to share your gardening experiences.
Click on Plants and Bulbs to read some of my articles and blogs.
Latest Articles
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Spring Flowering Bulbs
Lately my spring garden planning has been interrupted with an endless barrage of requests from daughter to buy her a horse. All I want to do is buy bulbs.
Aug 20, 2006
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The End of a Garden
A friend of mine says it was easier to move than kill off the invasive plants. I'm too stubborn for that.
Aug 14, 2006
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Choosing a Tree with Healthy Roots
Do you want your tree with or without soil? Today's article gives you the pros and cons. And, there are tips for searching for a tree with healthy roots.
Aug 11, 2006
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Annuals in the Trial Gardens
Start planning for your 2007 flower gardens with a trip to a local trial garden this summer.
Aug 5, 2006
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Boy Holly + Girl Holly = Fruit?
Winterberry Hollies add color to the winter landscape with red and gold fruit. But not every female holly likes every male holly...
Aug 3, 2006
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Shopping for Native Plants
Finding retail garden centers that sell native plants has become easier with a new website. Read today's article to learn more about American Beauties.
Aug 1, 2006
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Installing a Japanese Garden
It's planting day for the Japanese gardens and the temperature is soaring. Will the inspiration garden be inspiring?
Jul 27, 2006
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Plants for a Japanese Garden
The homeowner said yes to a Japanese inspiration garden. Now it's time for the interior designer and landscape designer to visit the nursery and finish their plan.
Jul 26, 2006
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Creating a Japanese Garden
What happens when an interior designer looks out the window? A whole house redo results in the creation of a Japanese inspiration garden.
Jul 25, 2006
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Is that a weed?
Have you ever had a plant pop up in the garden and wondered if you should leave it alone and see what happens?
Jul 21, 2006
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