Kailen Skewis
School
The University Of Idaho
Expertise
Gardening, Houseplant Care, DIY Projects
- Kailen's home is almost exclusively furnished with DIY, thrifted, and revamped pieces that she sourced from second-hand shops, family, and online marketplaces.
- She is a dedicated plant parent caring for several houseplants at a time in her tiny apartment.
- An avid researcher on home and garden trends, Kailen keeps up with all the latest tips from growing juicy tomatoes to restoring wood furniture.
Experience
Kailen is an editor for House Digest. Her experience with color theory, symmetry, and texture strengthens her ability to redecorate a room and conquer any DIY project she sets her mind to. She has experience in blog writing, news writing, and content writing for businesses through her internships at the University of Idaho and time spent with an SEO service company in 2021. She also read for the American literary magazine Fugue. Kailen has written for House Digest's sister site, Glam, covering topics like beauty trends, hair care tips, and how to achieve the perfect manicure.
Education
In 2021, Kailen earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Idaho in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing and a minor in Professional Writing. During her time spent in college, Kailen wrote on the topic of women's empowerment for the University of Idaho Women's Center and ran the English department's Instagram account.
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Stories By Kailen Skewis
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Creating a garden in the shade, especially one that shows off gorgeous flowers, can be a challenge. Here are the best shade-tolerant shrubs that flower.
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Some bright red color in the garden is one of the best ways to make your landscape even more eye-catching. You can do this by planting shrubs with red berries.
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If you're having trouble growing healthy cucumber plants, refer to these ten companions with which your cucumbers will form beneficial relationships.
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Even though diligent care and a watchful eye can often save your tomato plants from their common enemies, companion plantings can also save you time and money.
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When you know your way around a garden filled with the beneficial plants in this collection, you can manage the annoying or painful symptoms of some illnesses.
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Pine trees are a popular landscape plant around the world for many reasons. Here are 15 of the tallest varieties you should consider for your yard.
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If you're looking at a large patch of dirt under a towering pine tree, thinking it will never be anything but a wasteland devoid of color, we've got good news.
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Allergy sufferers know all too well the frustration and discomfort that can come from plants, but that doesn't mean you can't have any in your home.
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Buying local doesn't have to be limited to groceries and vegetables. There are many native flower species you can use to brighten up your landscape.
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Moving into a small dorm room can be stressful and overwhelming. But the best way to feel more at ease is to give it some homey touches, including houseplants.
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Plants can bring a unique feel to your average Halloween setup. There are many spooky-looking options to choose from when you know what you're looking for.
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Collecting seeds from your garden instead of buying them from the store can help you save money and make it easier to plant the varieties you love each year.
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The arrival of autumn certainly does not signal the end of blossoms and blooms. There are many ways to keep your fall garden healthy and flush with color.
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There is a wide array of flowers, bushes, and herbs that are harmless or even good for your dog to eat occasionally. Here are some ideas to get started.
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As we move through fall and edge closer and closer to winter, it's time to make a plan for ensuring your perennials make it safely through the cold weather.
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If you often find yourself dreaming of cool ocean breezes and the warm arid climate of the Mediterranean, why not bring that energy to your garden?
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Does the onset of cold, dreary weather and bare trees mean the end of your colorful flower garden? No way! There are plenty of winter bloomers you can plant.
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Growing a sustainable native garden in the Southeast can happen easily when you are looking for the best plants. Here are 15 best native cultivars to grow.
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Is it ever too early to decorate for All Hallow's Eve? For so many, autumn is the best time of year and ever-changing decorating trends do not disappoint.
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Deciding when to start decorating for Halloween can be confusing and depends on a variety of factors, including the ones we outline in this article.
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Sandy soil is not necessarily a curse on your garden. In fact, many of your favorite plants can grow just fine in the medium, including these 15.
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Plants native to the Mountain West region typically share similar traits such as drought tolerance, cold tolerance, and the ability to attract local wildlife.
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While it may be more challenging to find plants that can tolerate the salty air, the sandy soil, or the windy conditions of the coast, it's not impossible.
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Purple flowers can be somewhat tricky to come by, but they create a cohesive look in your garden. So, here are 15 annuals that bloom with bold purple flowers.
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Perennials are the plants that keep giving year after year, and these white flowers are sure to bring a dose of sophistication to your garden.
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There are many good reasons to grow native plants in your midwestern garden. So, here are some of the best native plants to grow if you live in the Midwest.
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The red flower-filled garden is a classic look that is unlikely to grow old. There are many stunning perennials that you can consider for your own garden.