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Larissa Runkle

Larissa is a writer, gardener, and herbalist living in the San Juan mountains of Colorado. Her writing has been widely published in lifestyle and personal finance publications all over the country, and she's also the creator of the weekly newsletter @rootedintribe.
The Best Soil for Hydrangeas: Essential Tips For Preparing Your Garden

Best Soil Types for Hydrangeas: Essential Garden Prep Tips

Hydrangeas are easily one of my favorite flowers to see in a summer garden. From their near-constant bloom power to…

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The Fruit Company Gift Basket Review 

It’s always fun to get snacks delivered right to your door, but that’s especially true when they’re of a caliber…

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My ‘Flowers For Dreams’ Review: Dreamy Bouquets For Every Midwest Household

If you live in the Midwest, then you might’ve heard about the company called Flowers For Dreams. Providing stunning nature-inspired…

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Hydrangea Transplant Guide: A Simple Approach for Success

One of the best things about hydrangeas is their ability to add color to a shady corner of your summer…

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Hummingbird Mint: Plant Care Essentials

When you hear Hummingbird Mint, you probably think of one particular plant—likely one with a tall stock of brightly colored…

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In this guide, we’re going to run through everything you need to know about the seven most common types of…

UrbanStems Plant Delivery Review

UrbanStems Plant Delivery Review: Modern, Ethically-Sourced Plants for Gifting and the Home

UrbanStems is one of the country’s better-known flower and plant delivery companies—and with good reason. With fresh, modern arrangements for…

Lulu's Garden Delivery Review

Give The Gift of Succulents: Lula’s Garden Delivery Review

Among the many plant delivery services out there, Lula’s Garden is one of the few that specializes in succulents or…

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11 Healing Flowers in Traditional Therapies and Medicines

All flowers are healing in at least one sense of the word. After all, having a garden you can tend…

Terrain Dried Flower Delivery Service in America

8 Essential Tips From A Professional Gardener For Ordering & Caring for Dried Flowers

If you’ve never ordered dried bouquets online, then you may be wondering—what’s all the fuss about? Dried flowers can be…

Best Dried Flower Delivery Services in America

10 Best Dried Flower Delivery Services in America (Hand-Tested and Reviewed)

We all love fresh blooms, but sometimes dried ones can be a better choice. This is especially true if you…

1-800-Flowers Delivery Review

1-800-Flowers Review: The 45-Year-Old Company That Gets Flowery Delivery Right

Having multiple fresh bouquets arrive in pristine condition in the middle of a February snowstorm does seem like somewhat of…

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The Bouqs Valentine’s Day Flower Delivery Review

Everything you need to know about The Bouqs 2023 Valentine’s Day collections

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10 Popular Clematis Varieties For Beautiful Garden Displays

If you’ve ever stopped to admire an abundance of star-shaped flowers growing on a vine—then chances are you’ve experienced the…

Lively Root Plant Delivery Review

Lively Root Plant Delivery Review

Considering we live in an age where pretty much anything you order online is prone to getting tossed around in…

Highly-Toxic Plants You Likely Have Growing In Your Garden

10 Toxic Plants You Likely Have Growing In Your Garden

For anyone who’s grown up spending any amount of time outside, there are certain plants we’re simply taught to avoid,…

How to Amend Your Soil: Building Better Garden Soil 101

How to Amend Your Soil: Building Better Garden Soil 101

Unlike the many elements of your garden you can’t control: The weather, the weeds that never quit, etc.— the quality of…

What's Soil pH & How Is It Affecting My Garden & Houseplants?

What’s Soil pH & How Is It Affecting My Garden & Houseplants?

For anyone who isn’t a chemistry buff, the term “soil pH” can be intimidating. And while it’s helpful to learn…

How to Dry and Preserve Hydrangea Flowers the Easy Way

How to Dry and Preserve Hydrangea Flowers the Easy Way

Hydrangeas are easily some of the prettiest blooms in any summer garden. And despite how long their flowering season can…

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8 Common Garden Pests and Diseases (and How to Deal With Them)

Nothing’s worse than taking a stroll through your garden to admire your flourishing plants and all your hard work only…

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Best Lighting for Hydrangea Plants in Your Garden

Besides healthy soil and adequate watering, light is another major factor to consider in the overall health of your hydrangeas….

Watering 101: Everything You Need to Know For Happy Hydrangeas

How to Water Hydrangeas for Optimal Growth and Plant Health

If you’re new to gardening, it can be hard to know exactly when to water your plants, especially when you…

20 Botany Terms That Will Make You A Better Gardener

20 Botany Terms Every Gardener Should Know

Like everything, there’s a lingo that goes with gardening. And if you’ve ever walked into a nursery feeling completely overwhelmed…

How to Harvest and Dry Fresh Picked Lavender

How to Harvest and Dry Lavender Like a Pro!

In this handy guide, I’ll cover everything from pruning your lavender bushes to the best methods for drying and storing…

When and How to Propagate Lavender at Home (Essential Tips)

Grow More Lavender: Essential Tips for Home Propagation!

There’s a reason lavender has been a garden favorite for thousands of years— or should we say, several reasons. Not…

Best Types of Lavender To Grow In Your Garden

15 Best Types of Lavender To Grow In Your Garden

Lavender has been a garden staple for millennia, with a long and storied history as a favorite medicinal herb in…

How to Grow and Care For Apple Mint at Home

How to Grow and Care For Apple Mint at Home

When it comes to growing Apple Mint, you can hardly go wrong. Whether you’re a new gardener or a seasoned…

How to Grow Mint Indoors (Essential Tips)

How to Grow Mint Indoors (From Seed, Cutting, or Nursery Plant)

When it comes to indoor herb gardens, mint is one of my favorites— and with good reason! This fragrant little…

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20 Popular Types of Mint to Grow at Home

Whether you’re planning next year’s herb garden or looking for an easy window-sill plant- members of the mint (“mentha”) family…

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