Rachel Craft
Location
Boulder, Colorado
School
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
Expertise
Gardening, Thrifted Decor, Sustainable Living
- Rachel has been a gardener of all trades for the last decade, working with everything from fruits and vegetables to bonsai and air plants.
- Having learned the challenges of gardening in the desert, she's in the process of building a drought-tolerant xeriscape in her backyard.
- She is a proud mom to two dogs, ten saltwater fish, and several dozen houseplants.
Experience
Since leaving her engineering job in 2022 to pursue her love of writing, Rachel has written for a variety of magazines and blogs. Her articles on lifestyle, home, and travel topics have appeared in places like Going, ROVA, Apartment Advisor, and Times of the Islands. Rachel is also a professional writer of children's and teen fiction; her stories are often inspired by her love of plants and the outdoors.
Education
Rachel has a bachelor's degree in materials science and engineering from Case Western Reserve University, where she minored in English. She has also worked as a reporter, copy editor, and eventually EIC of her school's newspaper, The Observer.
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Stories By Rachel Craft
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If the trellises for sale at the gardening store seem boring, don't worry: Pinterest has a unique trellis idea that will showcase your favorite vining plants.
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There are a few ways to propagate orchids, but none are as cool as this potato hack. Learn how the potatoes in your pantry can help you multiply your orchids.
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Nothing against IKEA, but not every item in your house needs to be new. In fact, you might find you enjoy owning a few things that are decades old.
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Houseplants can do more than provide beauty and lift your mood. One type of umbrella tree can help purify the air, creating a healthier home.
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Propagating houseplants is a well-known process, but blackberry plants require a different approach. Find out how to multiply your blackberry plants.
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If you want to attract hummingbirds, there are a few plants that they're sure to flock to. Plant this gorgeous flowering vine for your feathered friends.
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The neem tree is a wonder plant that grows quickly in sunny, hot, dry environments. So if you want to grow your own, where in the U.S. will they thrive?
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Propagating your plants with cuttings is an easy way to grow your garden. In the delicate early stages, a muffin tin can be a surprisingly useful tool.
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Although she's known mainly as an interior designer, Joanna Gaines has been using her skills outdoors as well to plant some lovely flowers in her garden.
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There are endless uses for glass Mason jars, but this beautiful flower vase DIY might be one of our favorites yet. Best of all, you can completely customize it.
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Caladiums are a stunning plant that would brighten up any home, but here's what you need to know before growing one in yours.
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If you'd like to save money and the environment, there is one change you can make to your lawn care routine. Find out more about this HGTV 2024 garden trend.
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If you grow daylilies, you might be looking for ways to amend their soil. You're in luck -- a great soil additive is probably in your pantry right now.
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If you're looking for an easy way to give your orchid some nutrients, look no further than your fridge. Using milk can help your orchid bloom at its best.
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If you love your topsy turvy succulents and want more of them, it's easy to propagate them. Here's how to do it properly and what you need to do so.
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Companion planting and pest management often go hand in hand. Deter unwanted visitors by placing these beautiful flowers under your fruit trees.
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Most people don't like seeing snakes slithering around in their garden. Luckily, there's one plant that helps keep them out of your backyard oasis.
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Birds are a great addition to any yard, but if you don't have the money to spend on a fancy feeder, try this DIY upgrade to a Dollar Tree birdhouse.
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This brilliant DIY project only requires shelf brackets, closet poles, and household supplies to create a beautiful plant feature that livens up an empty wall.
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If you think your indoor plants are safe from insects and mites, you are mistaken. Here's what to do when tiny outdoor adversaries get inside the house.
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Blankets and pillows tend to take up a lot of closet space, but it doesn't require much time or effort to scrunch them down if you know this trick.
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If your area experiences cold weather or fluctuating temperatures, you may be concerned about your plants. Find out how a jug of hot water could benefit them.
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Do you want to turn your cactus into two separate plants? Discover how to easily propagate the plant using a TikTok hack that will protect you from injuries.
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If you're trying to save money while shopping for appliances, discover why some popular splurges may not be worth their price tag and what to purchase instead.
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While lawn ornaments like garden gnomes and pink flamingos have a clear origin story, another common decoration has a bit more of a mysterious history.
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Is your yard filled with underground tunnels made by moles? Discover a gorgeous spring flower that could deter these creatures from your lawn for good.
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While there are plenty of ways to protect fruit trees from late freezes with tarps or heaters, there's another unexpected way to shield them, using water.