Maureen Gilmer is among the leading horticultural writers in America. Over the past 25 years she has worked in all phases of horticulture from laborer to landscape architect. Her work has dominated garden book publishing with 15 titles and a nationally syndicated column "Yard Smart." She is an established host and authority on Scripps Television Networks, the author of more than 15 books, a nationally syndicated columnist, and contributes to major magazines.