Charlene Sandell

Charlene Sandell, a botanist and writer at Trimmed Roots, combines her love for writing and plants to provide our readers with practical and innovative gardening advice. Her hands-on experience in gardening and extensive knowledge in botany have equipped her to cover a wide range of topics, from plant care and pest management to landscape design and sustainable gardening. Charlene's dedication to promoting a love for gardening and her commitment to environmental sustainability have made her a cherished member of our team.
35 ARTICLES PUBLISHED

How to Grow and Care for Beautiful Begonias

Begonias are a beloved plant among gardeners and houseplant enthusiasts alike, known for their stunning foliage and vibrant blooms.

Caladium: How to Grow and Care with Success

Caladiums, with their stunning heart-shaped leaves and vibrant colors, have long been a favorite among gardeners and plant enthusiasts.

Crushed Stone Mulch – Using Rocks Instead of Mulch In Your Garden

Crushed stone mulch is a long-standing mulching material that offers the same purpose as other mulches in the garden. Learn more about the stone mulch.

How to Grow and Care for Zoysia Grass

One way to naturally achieve a carpet look outdoors is by growing Zoysia grass.

How to Put Hemlock Mulch In Your Garden

A sturdy mulching material that will add beauty to your landscape.

How to Grow and Care for Pearls and Jade Pothos

A stunning variegated pothos created in a lab at the University of Florida, pearls and jade pothos is a highly sought-after houseplant.

How to Grow and Care for Manjula Pothos

When Hansoti from the University of Florida set out to create the most breathtaking and variegated Pothos in the world, he came up with the Manjula.

How to Grow and Care for Glacier Pothos

Known for its striking beauty of stark white and deep green variegated leaves, a glacier pothos is on almost every plant enthusiast's list.

How to Grow and Care for Baltic Blue Pothos

The Baltic blue pothos is a beautiful addition to any indoor garden. It’s known for its stunning dark green foliage that matures into a bluish hue as it ages.

15 Types of Pothos That Are Very Easy to Grow Indoors

Pothos are some of the most well-known and loved varieties of houseplants, thanks to their unique coloring, vining tendencies, and low maintenance needs.

How to Grow and Care for Jessenia Pothos

Jessenia pothos is beautiful, with heart-shaped leaves full of shades of green.