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Erica Brandt

Erica Brandt is a gardening editor at Biology Insights who covers shrubs and tropical plants. She previously worked as an assistant style editor for a print home magazine before moving into digital feature editing. Her editorial work centers on companion planting strategies and indoor container styling. Brandt collaborates with horticulturists and landscape designers to produce practical plant care guides for home gardeners.

Best Rattlesnake Master Companion Plants Flowers
Texas Sage Water Requirements: How Much and How Often Trees & Shrubs
The Best Red Twig Dogwood Companion Plants Trees & Shrubs
Do Daylilies Grow in Florida? What You Need to Know Flowers
Is the Desert Rose Poisonous to Humans and Pets?Houseplants
What Are the Best Bobo Hydrangea Companion Plants?Flowers
What Are the Best Companion Plants for Plumbago?Gardening
Best Companion Plants for Jasmine and Which to Avoid Flowers
Top Loropetalum Companion Plants and What Not to Grow Trees & Shrubs
Best Serviceberry Companion Plants for Your Garden Gardening
What to Plant With Northern Sea Oats Gardening
What Are the Best Star Jasmine Companion Plants?Flowers
When Does Agapanthus Bloom and How to Encourage It?Flowers
Should You Deadhead Calla Lilies?Flowers
When Is the Best Time to Fertilize Bamboo?Trees & Shrubs
Can Verbena Grow in Shade and Still Thrive?Flowers
Dogwood Companion Plants: What to Grow and What to Avoid Trees & Shrubs
What to Plant With Cannas: 10+ Companion Plants Flowers
Best and Worst Creeping Thyme Companion Plants Gardening
What to Plant With Viburnum: Best Companion Plants Trees & Shrubs
What Plants Go Well With Lantana?Flowers
How Often Should You Fertilize Heliconia Plants?Flowers
Ground Cover Plants You Can Walk On Gardening
Do Elephant Ears Like Shade or Sun?Gardening
Can Nandina Grow in Shade?Trees & Shrubs
How Big Does Aloe Vera Grow Outdoors?Houseplants
How Tall Does Loropetalum Grow?Trees & Shrubs
How Often Should You Water a Canna Lily?Flowers
When Is the Best Time to Plant Mexican Bird of Paradise?Flowers
How Fast Does Agave Grow? From Seedling to Maturity Botany