Paula Lovgren
Paula is a freelance writer, gardener, garden designer and mother to two children and three cats. She has previously worked as a marketing manager, retail manager and as a blackjack dealer. She has a Marketing degree and a Master of Liberal Arts degree with an emphasis in creative writing.
While she has been gardening and designing in her own yards for over 15 years, Paula turned pro in 2005 when she recieved her Master Gardener certification. Suddenly, her services were in demand to garden and design for other people. Currently, she works at a garden center as a production associate, retail manager and design specialist. She also does garden design and teaches gardening seminars.
Hobbies include coaching and watching basketball now that her knees refuse to play, reading, writing, wine tasting and shopping for shoes.
Visit her Pots and Pansies blog for container gardening ideas or Logic is Optional if you just need a good laugh.
Latest Articles
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Perennial Herbs for Northern Gardens
Extend your vegetable garden by adding perennial herbs to your landscape.
Jan 10, 2011
- Paula Lovgren
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How Narcissists Abuse Children During Divorce
Narcissists often use children as pawns during and after divorce. Learn to identify this emotional abuse of children caught in the middle.
Sep 23, 2010
- Paula Lovgren
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Diagnosing Plant Symptoms and Problems
By asking the right questions and gathering some basic plant information, gardeners can easily determine the cause of a plant's decline.
Sep 21, 2010
- Paula Lovgren
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Managing Cottony Maple Scale in the Home Landscape
Learn to identify cottony maple scale in landscape trees, its effect on tree health and when and how to manage this pest.
Jul 31, 2010
- Paula Lovgren
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Protecting Fruit Trees from Apple Maggots
Apple maggots are among the most destructive insects for home gardeners. Learn how to protect home fruit crops from this common pest.
Jul 30, 2010
- Paula Lovgren
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Diagnosing and Treating Anthracnose in Landscape Trees
Anthracnose can infect many popular landscape trees, making them unsightly. Good cultural practices are the best way to prevent the spread of this fungus.
Jul 28, 2010
- Paula Lovgren
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Cytospora Canker in Blue Spruce
Identify this common fungal disease on blue spruce trees. Learn how to control further infection in the landscape.
Jul 27, 2010
- Paula Lovgren
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Rhizosphaera Needle Cast in Blue Spruce
Learn about this common fungal disease which affects blue spruce trees in home landscapes and how to treat it.
Jul 27, 2010
- Paula Lovgren
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Easy Soil Wash Test for Gardens
This easy home soil test will give gardeners valuable information about the texture and structure of their garden soil so they can choose soil amendments.
Jul 19, 2010
- Paula Lovgren
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Choosing Plants for Successful Gardening
Start gardens off right by choosing strong healthy plants. Learn what to look for and what to avoid when buying plants.
Jul 13, 2010
- Paula Lovgren
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