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Author: Brenda Ryan

Brenda Ryan is a former content director for LawnStarter. She is a former radio newscaster and journalist. In her free time she enjoys traveling, gardening, visiting wineries, reading, and playing trivia games in her home state of Colorado.

Best Native Plants for Your Austin Garden

By Brenda Ryan | Updated: December 15, 2024
Austin, TX

Austin has a climate that sets it apart from the rest of the Lone Star State. The area gets more […]

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10 Cities Most Interested in World Naked Gardening Day 2019

By Brenda Ryan | Updated: May 6, 2021
City Rankings, Gardening

Editor’s note: See updated story on World Naked Gardening Day. What is it about World Naked Gardening Day that makes some […]

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Pros and Cons of DIY Lawn Care in Los Angeles

By Brenda Ryan | Updated: December 1, 2024
Los Angeles

The sunshine and pleasant weather in the greater Los Angeles area creates the perfect conditions for your plants. It can […]

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Native Flowers to Plant in Memphis

By Brenda Ryan | Updated: December 15, 2024
Memphis, TN

Here in Memphis, Mother Nature blesses us with a wide variety of native plants and flowers. It’s best to plant […]

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The 10 Most Irish Cities in America

By Brenda Ryan | Updated: December 1, 2024
City Rankings

“There are only two kinds of people in the world, the Irish and those who wish they were.” That Irish […]

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How to Get Your Yard Ready for Spring in Minneapolis, MN

By Brenda Ryan | Updated: December 15, 2024
Minneapolis, MN, Minnesota

Minneapolis has had a particularly harsh winter this year, and if you’re not fond of that chill, you can’t wait […]

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10 Native Flowers That Will Thrive in Your Chicago Garden

By Brenda Ryan | Updated: April 26, 2024
Chicago, IL

You don’t need a green thumb to have a beautiful garden in Chicago, but it helps if you think “green” […]

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Hardiness Heat Zone Map For Miami Gardeners

By Brenda Ryan | Updated: May 27, 2025
FL, Miami

If you’re a gardener, you’re familiar with the color-coded map on the back of seed packets and plant tags. The […]

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How to Map Out Your Spring Planting in Minneapolis, MN

By Brenda Ryan | Updated: December 15, 2024
Minneapolis, MN, Minnesota

Most Minneapolis gardeners are familiar with the USDA’s hardiness zone map. It’s on the back of those seed packets that […]

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The Worst Garden Pests in Rochester, NY

By Brenda Ryan | Updated: December 15, 2024
New York, Rochester

It won’t be long before we’re out in our gardens prepping for spring planting. It’s easy to overlook the multitude […]

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