Here is a list of the books I have written, the blogs I write for, where you can find me quoted, interviews I have given, online articles, and print articles. I will provide a vita with my scholarly writing upon request.
Garden Book
Book
Want to learn to garden? My first attempt at gardening ended up in failure. The weeds took over and squeezed the vegetables out. I was very frustrated by this waste of good seed, time, and money. I became a master gardener and spent a lot of time helping other people avoid or overcome problems in their garden.
In order to help others garden successfully, I have written a book, Vegetable Gardening from the Ground Up, available in an ebook or a paperback from Amazon. It is also in Kindle Unlimited.
Online Articles
Smith, S.S. (March 15, 2022). Careers in the Green Industry Article on Royal Creations Architectural Landscaping website.
Smith, S.S. (March 4, 2022). We Are A Small Business Superstar for 2022 Article on Royal Creations Architectural Landscaping website.
Smith, S.S. (February 28, 2022). Planning and Starting your Spring Vegetable Garden Article on Royal Creations Architectural Landscaping website.
Smith, S.S. (February 15, 2022). Outdoor Activities in Kansas City for Winter. Article on Royal Creations Architectural Landscaping website.
Smith, S.S. (January 31, 2022). Our top 5 Trees for Residential Landscapes. Article on Royal Creations Architectural Landscaping website.
Smith, S.S. (January 15, 2022). Why We Excel Article on Royal Creations Architectural Landscaping website.
Smith, S.S. (December 31, 2021). Paver Patios Article on Royal Creations Architectural Landscaping website.
Smith, S.S. (December 15, 2021). Outdoor Kitchens Article on Royal Creations Architectural Landscaping website.
Smith, S.S. (January 18, 2022). Now Is the Time to Plant Onions in North Texas Article on Dallas County Master Gardener Association Website.
Smith, S.S. (November 30, 2021). You Mean I Have To Water In The Winter, Too? Article on Royal Creations Architectural Landscaping website.
Smith, S.S. (November 15, 2021). Everyone Wants a Low Maintenance Landscape Article on Royal Creations Architectural Landscaping website.
Smith, S.S. (October 31, 2021). Fire Features Article on Royal Creations Architectural Landscaping website.
Smith, S.S. (October 15, 2021). Practical Pathways Article on Royal Creations Architectural Landscaping website.
Smith, S.S. (October 25, 2021). The Best Times to Seed Your Lawn Article on All Metro Service Companies, LLC website
Smith, S.S. (October 25, 2021). How to Plant Bulbs in the Fall Article on All Metro Service Companies, LLC website
Smith, S.S. (September 27, 2021). 10 Steps to Preparing Your Minnesota Lawn for the Winter
Article on All Metro Service Companies, LLC website
Smith, S.S. (September, 2021). Can You Use Synthetic Oil In A Lawnmower? Article on The Lawn Guru website.
Smith, S.S. (September, 2021). How Loud Is A Lawn Mower? Article on The Lawn Guru website.
Smith, S.S. (September, 2021). Lawn Mower Accident Statistics Article on The Lawn Guru website.
Smith, S.S. (September, 2021). Will Boiling Oil Kill Your Grass? Article on The Lawn Guru website.
Smith, S.S. (September, 2021). Can You Use Old Motor Oil To Fertilize Your Lawn? Article on The Lawn Guru website.
Smith, S.S. (September, 2021). Can You Use Car Oil In A Lawnmower? Article on The Lawn Guru website.
Smith, S.S. (September, 2021). Will Gasoline Kill Grass? Article on The Lawn Guru website.
Smith, S.S. (August, 2021). How Long Does Grass Live? Article on The Lawn Guru website.
Smith, S.S. (August, 2021). Scientific Names For Different Lawn Grasses Article on The Lawn Guru website.
Smith, S.S. (August, 2021). Does Vinegar Kill Grass? Article on The Lawn Guru website.
Smith, S.S. (August, 2021). Does Salt Water Kill Grass? Article on The Lawn Guru website.
Smith, S.S. (August, 2021). Does Grass Spread? Article on The Lawn Guru website.
Smith, S.S. (August, 2021). Does Bleach Kill Grass? Article on The Lawn Guru website.
Smith, S.S. (August 26, 2021). Do You Have a Snow and Ice Management Plan?
Article on All Metro Service Companies, LLC website
Smith, S.S. (August 26, 2021). Why Irrigation Blowouts are Important in the Twin Cities. Article on All Metro Service Companies, LLC website.
Smith, S.S. (August 26, 2021). How to Aerate Your Lawn. Article on All Metro Service Companies, LLC website.
Smith, S.S. (October 1, 2021). Landscape Lighting. Article on Royal Creations Architectural Landscaping website.
Smith, S.S. (September 15, 2021). Storm Water Management. Article on Royal Creations Architectural Landscaping website.
Smith, S.S. (August 31, 2021). Preparing for Fall. Article on Royal Creations Architectural Landscaping website.
Smith, S.S. (August 18, 2021). How to design and build the ultimate deck project. Article on Royal Creations Architectural Landscaping website.
Smith, S.S. (August 7, 2021). Miniature Hostas: What They Are and How to Care for Them. Article on Rain Tree Gardens website.
Smith, S.S. (August 7, 2021). Dream Queen Hostas. Article on Rain Tree Gardens website.
Smith, S.S. (July 31, 2021). How To Tell A Landscape Professional From An Amateur. Article on Royal Creations Architectural Landscaping website.
Smith, S.S. (July 31, 2021). Lawn Sprinkler Systems 101. Article on All Metro Service Companies, LLC website.
Smith, S.S. (July 24, 2021). How To Hire The Best Landscaping Vendor For Your HOA. Article on All Metro Service Companies, LLC website.
Smith, S.S. (July 16, 2021). Weed Control In Landscape Beds. Article on Royal Creations Architectural Landscaping website.
Smith, S.S. (July 11, 2021) Miniature Hostas: What They Are and How to Care for Them. Article on Rain Tree Gardens website.
Smith, S.S. (June 30, 2021). What Is A Hardscape? Article on Royal Creations Architectural Landscaping website.
Smith, S.S. (June 15, 2021). Watering Your Landscape. Article on Royal Creations Architectural Landscaping website.
Smith, S.S. (June 9, 2021). How to Repair A Pet Damaged Lawn. Article on All Metro Service Companies, LLC website.
Smith, S.S. (June 1, 2021). Selecting Plants For Your Landscape. Article on Royal Creations Architectural Landscaping website.
Smith, S.S. (May 30, 2021). Choosing the Best Lawn Fertilizer for Your Yard. Article on All Metro Service Companies, LLC website.
Smith, S.S. (May 15, 2021). Water Features In An Outdoor Living Space. Article on Royal Creations Architectural Landscaping website.
Smith, S.S. (May 15, 2021). How to Identify Common Lawn Pests. Article on All Metro Service Companies, LLC website.
Smith, S.S. (April 30, 2021). Hardy Annual Color for Mother’s Day. Article on Royal Creations Architectural Landscaping website.
Smith, S.S. (April 28, 2021). What to Ask When Hiring a Provider for Lawn Mowing Services. Article on All Metro Service Companies, LLC website.
Smith, S.S. (April 15, 2021). Our Landscaping Design Process. Article on Royal Creations Architectural Landscaping website.
Smith, S.S. (April 12, 2021). Minnesota Tree and Shrub Pruning Guide. Article on All Metro Service Companies, LLC website.
Smith, S.S. (March 31, 2021). Enjoy Your Outdoor Living Space with These Fun Activities. Article on Royal Creations Architectural Landscaping website.
Smith, S.S. (March 26, 2021). The Importance of Spring Clean-Up for Landscaping. Article on All Metro Service Companies, LLC website.
Smith, S.S. (March 15, 2021). Spring Cleaning For Your Landscape. Article on Royal Creations Architectural Landscaping website.
Smith, S.S. (February 28, 2021). Enhancing Your Outdoor Living Space With Outdoor Audio. Article on Royal Creations Architectural Landscaping website.
Smith, S.S. (February 15, 2021). Preventing Evergreen Winter Burn on Your Evergreen Trees and Shrubs. Article on Royal Creations Architectural Landscaping website.
Smith, S.S. (February 9, 2015). Oleander Plants. Article on LovetoKnow.com website.
Smith, S.S. (January 29, 2015). Invasive Plants. Article on LovetoKnow.com website.
Smith, S.S. (January 21, 2015). Dogbane Plants. Article on LovetoKnow.com website.
Smith, S.S. (January 16, 2015). Chinese Lantern Plants. Article on LovetoKnow.com website.
Smith, S.S. (January 15, 2015). Artemisia Plants. Article on LovetoKnow.com website.
Smith, S.S. (May 20, 2014). How To Become A Master Gardener. Article on LovetoKnow.com website.
Smith, S.S. (May 14, 2014). Grafting Fruit Trees Step by Step. Article on LovetoKnow.com website.
Smith, S.S. (May 13, 2014). Cape Marigold. Article on LovetoKnow.com website.
Smith, S.S. (February 24, 2014). Rabbit Proof Garden Fencing. Article on LovetoKnow.com website.
Smith, S.S. (February 18, 2014). Landscape Plant Guide. Article on LovetoKnow.com website.
Smith, S.S. (February 1, 2014). Signs That A Plant Is Dying. Article on LovetoKnow.com website.
Smith, S.S. (September 9, 2013). Honeysuckle. Article on LovetoKnow.com website.
Smith, S.S. (August 13, 2013). Which Berries Grow On Trees. Article on LovetoKnow.com website.
Smith, S.S. (August 12, 2013). Grow Potatoes in Tires. Article on LovetoKnow.com website.
Smith, S.S. (August 10, 2013). Pinks. Article on LovetoKnow.com website.
Smith, S.S. (August 10, 2013). Plants for Koi Ponds. Article on LovetoKnow.com website.
Smith, S.S. (July 18, 2013). Lotus. Article on LovetoKnow.com website.
Smith, S.S. (July 17, 2013). Growing Star Jasmine. Article on LovetoKnow.com website.
Smith, S.S. (July 16, 2013). Aquatic Plants. Article on LovetoKnow.com website.
Smith, S.S. (July 10, 2013). Privet. Article on LovetoKnow.com website.
Smith, S.S. (July 1, 2013). Perennial Trumpet Flowers. Article on LovetoKnow.com website.
Smith, S.S. (June 21, 2013). Mock Orange. Article on LovetoKnow.com website.
Smith, S.S. (June 12, 2013). Lily-of-the-Valley. Article on LovetoKnow.com website.
Smith, S.S. (May 31, 2013). How to Grow Asparagus. Article on LovetoKnow.com website.
Smith, S.S. (May 20, 2013). Pyrethrum. Article on LovetoKnow.com website.
Selected Print Garden Articles (click to read)
Dealing with tree killing insects
Before You Spray…Try Integrated Pest Management
Traveling to Austin with Your Dog
Print Articles
Smith, S.S. (2020). Before you spray…try integrated pest management. African Violet Magazine, May-June p 46-47.
Smith, S. (2014). Grasshoppers are plentiful again this year. Greenville Herald Banner, June 29.
Smith, S. (2014). Spider mites hard to see, hard to control. Greenville Herald Banner, June 22.
Smith, S. (2014). Fighting back against those obnoxious fire ants. Greenville Herald Banner, May 4.
Smith, S. (2014). Preparing gardens for spring planting. 903 Magazine, Winter, p. 18-19.
Smith, S. (2013). Master Gardener. 903 Magazine, Winter, p.36.
Smith, S. (2012). Master Gardener. 903 Magazine, Holidays, p.36.
Smith, S. (2012). Master Gardener. 903 Magazine, Fall, p.44.
Smith, S. (2012). Master Gardener. 903 Magazine, Summer, p.28.
Smith, S. (2012). Two-step method best for getting rid of fire ants. Greenville Herald Banner, May 21.
Smith, S. (2012). Squash bugs in garden can be controlled. Greenville Herald Banner, May 14.
Smith, S. (2012). Honey bees not sole pollinators around. Herald Banner, April 16.
Smith, S. (2012). Potatoes: A Valentine’s tradition. 903 magazine, Winter, pg. 46.
Smith, S. (2011). Dealing with Tree-Killing Insects. Woodcarving Illustrated, Issue 55, Summer, pg. 24-25.
Smith, S. (2011). Dealing with Tree-Killing Insects. Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts, Volume 12, Number 2, Issue 43, pg. 18-19.
Smith, S. (2010). Master Gardener. 903 Magazine, Holidays, p.26.
Smith, S. (2010). Tips from Master Gardeners. 903 Magazine, Summer, p. 36.
Smith, S. (2010). In Your Garden. 903 Magazine, Winter, p. 41.
Smith, S. (2009). Grass Awns: A Problem for Dogs and Other Animals. Lone Oak Newsletter, Issue 945.
Smith, S. (2006). It’s possible to have nice garden, room for canines. Greenville Herald Banner, April 28.
Smith, S. (2005). Pesticides can be used safely by following some precautions. Greenville Herald Banner, September 9.
Smith, S. (2005). Container-grown, burlap-wrapped items thrive with winter planting. Greenville Herald Banner, October 10.
Smith, S. (2004). Time to start planting bulbs so spring flowers may sprout. Greenville Herald Banner, October 29.
Smith, S. (2004). This is the perfect time to plant popular melons in Texas. Greenville Herald Banner, April 9.
Smith, S. (2004). Some strawberries should be planted in October. Greenville Herald Banner, October 15..
Smith, S. (2004). Skimping on soil test could be costly in the long run. Greenville Herald Banner, February 20.
Smith, S. (2004). Rain will bring forth summer of bugs. Greenville Herald Banner, July 23.
Smith, S. (2004). Magnolia is the signature tree of the South. Greenville Herald Banner.
Smith, S. (2004). If anyone can grow onions, then anyone can grow garlic. Greenville Herald Banner, October 21.
Smith, S. (2004). Cultivar publications available to help those in area planting vegetable gardens. Greenville Herald Banner, March 19.
Smith, S. (2004). Becoming time to plant popular daylilies. Greenville Herald Banner.
Smith, S. (2004). Bare root trees do best when planted in January, February. Greenville Herald Banner, December 20.
Smith, S. (2004) Now best time for recommended soil test. Greenville Herald Banner, December 10.
Smith, S. (1997). Hunting Poodles. Retrieving Dog Journal, Vol. 3 No. 1 Oct-Nov.
Smith, S. (1996). Snake proofing your dog. Pointing Dog Journal. September/October.
Smith, S. (1995). San Antonio. DogGone, September/October..
Smith, S. (1995). Austin, Texas. DogGone. January/February.
Smith, S. (1994). The joys of traveling with your (obedient) dog. DogGone. July/August.
Smith, S. (1994). Running a dog in junior hunter. Dog Days. December.
Smith, S. (1994). Get the point?. DogGone. September/October.
Smith, S. (1992). “What about my dog?”: How to protect your pets in case you get sick. Good Dog! May/June.
Smith, S. (1991). Treating bites and stings: How to recognize and treat the bites and stings of common pets. Dog Fancy. May.
