Arricca Elin SanSone
Contributing Writer
Arricca Elin SanSone is a freelance writer, editor, and digital content developer. She specializes in lifestyle and interior design content with a focus on gardening. Arricca earned dual bachelor’s degrees summa cum laude in English and classics from Hiram College, as well as an MBA cum laude from Georgia Southern University. Before writing full-time, Arricca studied in Rome, traveled in Europe, and taught school in Asia. With over a decade of experience, Arricca has pitched, researched, and crafted fresh story ideas and content to appeal to national audiences. She has written thousands of articles for print and digital publications such as Country Living, Good Housekeeping, Prevention, House Beautiful, and more. She’s passionate about gardening, baking, reading, and spending time with the people and dogs she loves.
25 Best Shade-Loving Perennials to Keep Your Whole Garden Looking Great
Whether it's under a tree or by the side of your house, these beautiful plants will thrive!
15 Best Plants for Hillsides to Stabilize the Slopes in Your Yard
Here’s what to plant to hold those tricky hillsides in place and prevent erosion.
30 Best Ground Cover Flowers and Plants for Your Yard
Avoid bare spots with these pretty, easy-spreading, low-growing flowers and plants!
12 Things Organized People Do Every Sunday to Guarantee a Productive Week
A successful Sunday reset will guarantee that your Monday mornings will be a whole lot better.
The 38 Best Thanksgiving Towns in America
These destinations go big on Turkey Day charm.
12 Cute Best Friend Halloween Costumes to Make This Year
These duo costume ideas are fun and scary.
The One Trick to Preventing Your Pumpkins from Rotting Prematurely
Keep the dreaded mushy pumpkin monster at bay.
25 Best Indoor Vining Houseplants
Transform your home with these vining houseplants!
How to Grow Roses from Cuttings
Spread your favorite healthy rosebush around—or tend a gift from a gardening friend!
35 Beautiful Types of Cactus to Grow at Home
These low-maintenance cactus plants add an air of desert charm to your home space.
56 Funny DIY Halloween Costumes You Can Throw Together This Year
These hilarious get-ups really put the "Ha!" in Halloween.
25 Types of Orchids You Can Grow and Keep
Though they have a rep for being finicky, these varieties can flourish in your home.
How to Combat Inflammaging, the Aging Side Effect No One Talks About
You may not be able to turn back the clock, but there are things you can do to minimize chronic inflammation at you age.
11 Types of Dogwood Trees and Shrubs for Any Yard
Here's how to choose and care for the right dogwood for your yard or garden.
How to Keep Your Cyclamen Plant Thriving and Healthy
These beautiful seasonal houseplants will flourish with the right care.
23 Types of Squash and How to Use Them
From winter to summer squash, these are ones to search out and eat!
25 Garden Plans and Ideas to Inspire Your Planting
It's never too early to dream how you want next year's garden to look!
Where Do Hummingbirds Go In the Winter?
These tough guys do some pretty impressive flying for such little birds.
28 Evergreen Shrubs to Plant for Year-Round Beauty
Give your garden or landscape some evergreen attraction!
15 of the Best Bedroom Plants for a Prettier, Healthier Space
These houseplants will thrive in your bedroom!
How to Grow & Care for Creeping Jenny
Here’s how to grow this plant indoors—and why you might NOT want to plant it in the ground.
How to Grow Asters: An Important Part of Your Fall Garden
These late-blooming perennials are a keystone plant, providing beauty and food.
9 Lesser-Known Fall Destinations You've Never Visited But Should
These colorful, under-the-radar fall vacations are guaranteed to soothe your spirit.
40 Largest Dog Breeds with Expert Tips
This list shows off the biggest dog breeds around according to weight, plus what to know before adopting.
15 Fun Pink Houseplants to Add to Your Collection
These striking beauties can be easy to care for, and fun to decorate with!
What You Need to Know to Plant and Grow Hyacinth Flowers
These low-maintenance spring blooms burst into strikingly beautiful colors.
Should I Take Down My Hummingbird Feeder?
Here’s when to put your hummingbird feeder away—and when to bring it back.
How to Grow and Care for Caladiums—Indoors and Out
This eye-catching tropical plant will brighten your home or yard!
These Are the 15 Most Beautiful Types of Hydrangeas for Your Garden
Love hydrangeas? These 15 gorgeous varieties are strong growers with gorgeous flowers!
How to Grow and Care for Boston Fern
Here’s how to keep this iconic fern looking great for years.
30 Best Perennial Plants for Year After Year of Beauty
Here are the best perennials to make your garden shine!
Are There Plants That Keep Mosquitoes Away, and Which Ones?
The answer is complicated: Plants can repel mosquitoes, but growing them isn't enough.