
Ellen Wells
Ellen Wells is a horticultural communications consultant with 30 years experience writing about all aspects of the gardening world, and for GardeningKnowHow.com since 2024. She specializes in retail horticulture, vegetable gardening and tropical plants. Ellen is based in southern New England where she gardens in zone 7a.
Latest articles by Ellen Wells
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How to grow impatiens – garden experts reveal the secrets to growing this shade-tolerant, sparkling summer plant
Both 'Busy Lizzie' and 'New Guinea' impatiens can thrive in shady yards
By Ellen Wells Published
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How to grow astilbe – expert advice on cultivating this shade-tolerant flowering perennial
Shade-tolerant and pest-resistant - astilbe are hardy and tough perennials that can thrive in many settings
By Ellen Wells Published
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How to remove yellow wood sorrel – expert advice on ridding your garden of this explosive weed
Discover the best methods of removal and prevention of yellow wood sorrel
By Ellen Wells Published
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How to grow spider lily – expert advice on cultivating the breathtaking Lycoris bulb
Colorful blooms grace the fall landscape, exactly when the garden needs a lift of fresh color
By Ellen Wells Published
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How to grow broom plants – expert advice on the perfect shrub solution for troublesome spots in your yard
Brooms are lovely spring-blooming shrubs, but they are way more valuable for their ability to grow where other plants wouldn’t survive.
By Ellen Wells Published
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How to grow sugar cane – expert advice on a tropical grass that’s more than just sweet
Heirloom sugar cane varieties are sweet, beautiful, and useful in the garden
By Ellen Wells Published