Peg Aloi
Expertise
Gardening, Color Symbolism And Design, Aromatherapy
- Peg has been running her own fine gardening business, Albion Gardens, in upstate NY since 2010.
- She earned a certificate in horticulture from the Berkshire Botanical Garden in 2019.
- Peg is also a certified aromatherapist interested in herbalism and perfumery and has written about these topics for several publications.
Experience
In addition to writing for House Digest, Peg is a gardening expert for the home-centric site The Spruce. She has been a freelance writer for many years, and her work has appeared in a wide array of print and online publications, including The Boston Phoenix, The Herb Quarterly, The Herb Companion, Time, Refinery29, InStyle, and more. She also taught for several years at Emerson College and SUNY New Paltz. She has co-edited two scholarly anthologies, is editing a third, and is writing a book. She is also a senior film and TV critic for The Arts Fuse.
Education
Peg received a B.A. from SUNY Geneseo in both dramatic arts and English, and earned her MFA in English with a focus in film from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
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Stories By Peg Aloi
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Picking the right time to plant your apple tree is the first step to a strong start. Here's when our expert says it's time to take out the gardening tools.
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Store-bought soil can vary in quality, depending on how much you pay for it, but there are a few easy ways to improve it so your plants can thrive.
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House Digest's gardening expert shares an easy tip for growing healthy roses. Learn how to fertilize roses effectively for beautiful rose bushesall season.
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Planting lavender in your garden comes with many benefits, including providing you with sweet-smelling blooms. Here's when to plant it for the best results.
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Laundry beads are a relatively new invention, yet they've already had their share of controversy. Learn if they're suitable for your garbage disposal.
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Poinsettias are a beautiful addition to the home, especially during Christmas. Check out this kitchen scrap that'll keep your plant thriving after the holidays.
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Colony collapse disorder is a serious problem facing bees. Here's what gardeners should know about it and what they can do to help prevent it.
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Are you creating an outdoor holiday display on your front porch or patio and want to use candles? Discover some safe and inexpensive ways to display them.
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When that fall foliage hits the ground, should you leave the leaves or rake them before snowfall? Here's what to consider and how it can impact your lawn.
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You don't need to buy an expensive holiday wreath for your door at the winter market if it's not in your budget. Instead, DIY one with materials in your yard.
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After arranging holiday planters with floral foam and evergreen branches, they still might not look festive enough for you. Spruce them up with fairy lights.
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Creating a planter full of evergreen branches and other stunning plants doesn't need to be complicated. Learn how to DIY an easy holiday greens display here.
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Make sure you are using the best evergreens to create a fun and festive outdoor decoration that will last through the holidays and catch the eye.
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Wreaths, garlands, and other greenery during the holiday season are a wonderful sight. But keeping them fresh has its challenges. Learn our favorite tricks.
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It's important to think ahead about how you want your spring blooms to look when planting bulbs in the fall. Here's how to do so strategically.
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Daffodils are known to multiply quickly and form small groups, an important factor to consider when planting. Here's how much space your bulbs need.
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Planting bulbs before the ground freezes can lead to a vibrant cottage garden. Find out which flowers will reward your fall planting efforts with spring blooms.
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Snapdragons are a colorful addition to any garden, and to keep yours looking great well into late autumn, this is the simple thing you need to be doing.
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Want to attract cardinals to your yard? Certain colors attract cardinals more than others. Add these colors to your yard to attract these birds to your yard.
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Peonies are gorgeous, but caring for them can become confusing if you aren't familiar with their needs. Avoid this mistake in the fall for big, healthy blooms.
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In the yard and garden, we know to stay away from plants like poison ivy. However, there is another plant that contains the same toxin. Here's how to avoid it.
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Dividing your mums, potted or otherwise, is an important gardening task you'll want to avoid messing up. Learn what time of year you should do this and how.
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There is a weed that has a similar look to swamp milkweed and is also a beneficial addition to a wildlife habitat. Learn how to grow it in your garden.
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Birds and butterflies are important pollinators for flowers. If you're looking to create a pollinator garden, include this one stunning plant.
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Preparing your daylilies for winter conditions helps ensure they'll be in good health in the next growing season. Learn what you should be doing for yours here.
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You may be wondering if dahlia tubers need mulch to keep them healthy during the growing and dormant seasons. House Digest's professional gardener chimes in.
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When dealing with this vigorous invasive weed, you'll want to eliminate it as quickly as possible. Learn the best ways to remove and prevent it here.