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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.

Understanding a Heat Zone Map for Gardening in Chicago

By Brenda Ryan | Updated: December 9, 2024
Chicago, Illinois

One look around your neighborhood and you already know which plants and flowers will survive a Chicago winter. Those purple […]

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5 Native Plants That Thrive in Colorado Springs

By Brenda Ryan | Updated: November 5, 2024
Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs can be a difficult place in which to grow plants. The weather is cold. The soil is loamy, […]

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5 Drought-Resistant Plants For Santa Rosa, CA

By Brenda Ryan | Updated: December 24, 2024
Santa Rosa, CA

Californians know all too well the challenges of dealing with drought when it comes to landscaping. You can cut back […]

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4 Natural Ways to Prevent Erosion and Flooding in Santa Rosa, CA

By Brenda Ryan | Updated: December 24, 2024
Santa Rosa, CA

California’s wildfires and heavy rain lead to soil erosion. There are four natural ways to prevent erosion and flooding in Santa Rosa, CA.

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5 Drought-Resistant Grass Types in Santa Rosa, CA

By Brenda Ryan | Updated: May 27, 2025
Santa Rosa, CA

These five drought-resistant grass types are perfect for lawns in Santa Rosa, California. They need very little maintenance and will actually thrive in the dry, warm climate.

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The 10 Most Weather-Confused Cities

By Brenda Ryan | Updated: January 24, 2020
City Rankings, Philadelphia

What’s the first thing you hear when you turn on a radio or television newscast?  Unless there’s some disastrous event […]

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