Location
St. Louis, Missouri
Expertise
Home Decor DIY, Tropical Houseplant Care, Edible Gardening
- On Instagram, Brandy has marketed for top home decor and DIY brands, including Old Time Pottery, King of Christmas, and Dollar Tree.
- She tests household products around her home to find the best all-natural cleaning hacks.
- When she's not writing, she tends to her edible garden using unexpected/repurposed items to make it thrive.
Experience
As a feature writer for House Digest, Brandy shares her experience on a variety of topics, with a focus on gardening tips and unexpected cleaning hacks. She takes her love for plants and home decor to teach her readers how to create their dream interior design and thriving garden without spending a fortune. She found her passion for writing early on in life after begging her mother for a computer so she could learn to type at six years old. After college, Brandy began her writing career in 2015 by publishing her website, Build Strong Vibes, before writing for sites like Healthy Place and Own the Yard.
Education
Brandy earned an associate degree from Missouri College.
House Digest uses a knowledgeable team of editors, writers, and experts to create all our content. We dive deep into the always-evolving conversations surrounding design and home trends, striving to deliver the most current and helpful tips, strengthened by expert takes and tutorials from our talented team.
As we cover many fields of expertise, we make it a priority to ensure every beat remains fresh and comprehensive. Additional information on our editorial process available here.
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Lilies can be perfectly lovely on their own, but there's one companion plant that can absolutely up the ante and quite a few more that can drag this bulb down.
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This perennial is the low-maintenance answer to what's missing in your shade garden. Here's where to plant it and how to ensure it thrives.
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For a truly stunning container garden, try one of these 15 flower and plant combos to bring the holy trinity of thriller, filler, and spiller beauty.
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If you want your yard to be a safe haven for cardinals so you can watch them year-round, avoid making these mistakes that may send them flying the other way.
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If you're struggling to attract pollinators to your yard, check that you aren't making some of these common gardening errors. It could be sending them running.
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Do you want to save some cash on your home's day-to-day needs? These money-saving tips will help you make the most of your household budget.
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If you want to attract more feathered friends to your yard, consider this low-maintenance tree that provides shelter and a food source for nesting birds.
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It may seem like spring is the best time to get all of your plants into the ground. However, some will thrive more when planted in other seasons of the year.
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Love the idea of picking a nice snack right off the tree? If you live in a warm, humid area, you might consider adding this fruit-bearing tree to your property.
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Window planters can add a lovely splash of color to your home's exterior, but they also present unique challenges when it comes to choosing plants.
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Having an indoor fruit tree may sound appealing, but not all fruit trees are suited for growing inside. Here are the ones to avoid and what to grow instead.
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Before tossing out that empty Tic Tac container, consider turning it into something useful with one (or more) of the 18 different ways you can repurpose it.
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One of the best ways to lure hummingbirds to your garden is by growing flowers they love. Learn how to harvest your own seeds for a never-ending supply.
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Wishbone flowers are colorful annuals that bloom from spring until first frost. To ensure their success, here's all you need to know about how to care for them.
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Grafted cacti look like one individual plant, but they're actually two different species combined. Consider the care needs of both plants for best growth.
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Learn how to give your jacaranda tree the best possible chance of thriving in your yard, and how you can properly combat common issues if they do arise.
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Finding a paint color that pairs well with dark brown wood floors can be intimidating, but we've got some suggestions that will go together nicely.
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Bored of mowing? Grow perennial peanut plants instead of grass for a low-maintenance and colorful alternative. Discover the best varieties for your yard.
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If you're looking for an ornament-free way to decorate your Christmas tree, here's how to create a design that's perfectly tailored to your tastes.
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Zebra plant leaves drooping or crisping at the edges? These finicky houseplants can be difficult to care for, but they will thrive with a few simple tricks.
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Although Japanese spirea is a beautiful shrub, it is considered invasive in many U.S. states. Here are some beautiful, native alternatives to grow instead.
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Allegheny spurge makes an excellent native groundcover that will thrive in partial shade. Try these companion species to complement this perennial plant.
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Although it's incredibly exciting to bring home a new houseplant, don't forget to check your plant baby for this unexpected addition that may kill it.
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If you have ever had goosegrass in your lawn, you know how hard it can be to get rid of. Avoid these common mistakes for the best chance of eliminating it.
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Create a nesting haven in your yard with a stunning golden tree. Learn how to care for this tree and how it attracts and provides a welcoming habitat for birds.
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Cupea plants come in many shapes sizes and colors, some of which are beloved by beneficial insects, so here are some tips to keep your plants healthy.
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Citrus trees are a joy to have in your backyard, producing fresh fruit. Take care of your trees by keeping an eye out for lime swallowtail butterflies.
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