Phyllis Ferguson

Senior Plant Expert

Phyllis is a Master Gardener growing in Zone 7 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She loves working in her landscape with flowering shrubs and perennials, planting around ponds and water features, and taking care of her dogs and her backyard chickens.

Expert Guides by Phyllis

Landscaping Guides

Ask a Master Gardener: The Most Important Thing in the Garden

Jul 14 2021

Seasonal Guides

Ask a Master Gardener: Putting the Garden to Rest

Dec 09 2022

Seasonal Guides

Ask a Master Gardener: A Landscape Fit for Feathered Friends

Jan 23 2023

Seasonal Guides

Ask a Master Gardener: Summer in the Garden

Jun 15 2022

Seasonal Guides

Ask a Master Gardener: Keeping Up With Spring

May 02 2022

Seasonal Guides

Ask a Master Gardener: Fall Garden Tips

Sep 28 2021

Seasonal Guides

Ask a Master Gardener: Thankful for Dogwoods

Nov 11 2022

Landscaping Guides

Ask a Master Gardener: Choosing the Right Plants

Aug 18 2021

Seasonal Guides

Ask a Master Gardener: September Tidying & Composting

Sep 08 2022

Seasonal Guides

Ask a Master Gardener: Spring Flowering Favorites

Mar 08 2022

Seasonal Guides

Ask a Master Gardener: Water Those Trees!

Aug 03 2022

Seasonal Guides

Ask a Master Gardener: Beloved Flowers of Fall

Oct 12 2022

Seasonal Guides

Ask a Master Gardener: Anticipating Spring

Feb 01 2022

Seasonal Guides

Ask a Master Gardener: Adding Color to Your January Garden

Jan 07 2022

Seasonal Guides

Ask a Master Gardener: Summer Planning for Fall Planting

Jul 29 2021

Seasonal Guides

Ask a Master Gardener: Fall Color Favorites

Nov 17 2021

Plant Recommendations

Ask a Master Gardener: Conifers for Winter Interest

Dec 08 2021