Steph Coelho

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Name: Steph Coelho

Title: Contributing Writer 

Steph Coelho is a freelance writer and editor whose favorite place in her home is the kitchen. She started out as a BobVila.com contributor in April 2019 and has been writing about lifestyle topics since 2017. She has an eye for design but has a particular soft spot for midcentury details. 

Expertise and Experience

Steph has been gardening for over 10 years and previously worked on educational garden-related programming for nonprofits and community centers. During the pandemic, she took up an indoor gardening hobby and now grows her favorite herbs and greens right inside her kitchen. 

In addition to writing for BobVila.com, she also has bylines with Hunker, Healthline, Greatist, WaPo, Insider, and more. She is also an experienced product tester and reviewer, specializing in kitchen goods, garden items, and smart tech.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 | FRIDAY
Upgrade Your Winter Garden with These 9 Colorful Perennials

Add a pop of color to your winter landscape—and feed hungry birds in the process—by planting these stunning shrubs and trees.

AUGUST 26, 2021 | THURSDAY
10 Climbing Plants That Are Easy to Keep Under Control

Check out these attractive, noninvasive climbing vines.

AUGUST 24, 2021 | TUESDAY
7 Types of Plant Covers All Home Gardeners Should Know

As the gardening season begins to wind down and first frost dates creep closer, it’s time to think about protecting your plants for the winter and extending the harvest. Plant covers can ...

JULY 27, 2021 | TUESDAY
10 Stepping Stone Designs to Elevate Your Garden Pathway

Pull your garden together with the help of one of these stepping stone designs.

JULY 26, 2021 | MONDAY
What Temperature Should I Set My Thermostat in Winter?

Q: My partner and I have an ongoing disagreement about the right temperature setting for the heat during the coldest months of the year. How can we get the most energy savings? What’s the...

JULY 22, 2021 | THURSDAY
How To: Get Rid of Thrips

Many garden pests are easy to spot, but thrips often evade detection until they’ve completely taken over. This is due to their small size—less than 1/20 of an inch long. Despite their min...

JULY 13, 2021 | TUESDAY
How To: Change Hydrangea Color

Hydrangeas are one of the only types of flowers that can change color. The change in hue happens in response to the availability of aluminum. These gorgeous landscaping plants are like pH...

JULY 8, 2021 | THURSDAY
Types of Gourds All DIYers Should Know

Like squash, gourds are part of the Cucurbitaceae family, which also comprises cucumbers and pumpkins. With so many different types of gourds, it’s helpful to know how to tell them apart ...

JULY 2, 2021 | FRIDAY
How To: Split Hostas for More (Free!) Landscaping Foliage

Hostas are a common sight in gardens and landscaping across North America. They’re low-maintenance and fine with partial sun conditions. Although hostas don’t produce the showy flowers co...

JUNE 24, 2021 | THURSDAY
Solved! What Your Plants' Yellow Leaves Mean, and How to Fix Them

Q: I purchased my first houseplant a few months ago, and things were going great. But recently its leaves have started to turn yellow. What's wrong with my plant; am I doing something wro...