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Author: Melinda Myers
Melinda Myers has written numerous books, including Small Space Gardening. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything” DVD series and the nationally-syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment TV & radio program. Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and was commissioned by Longfield Gardens for her expertise to write this article. Her web site is www.MelindaMyers.com.
Growing easy-care Aloe Vera, nature’s burn ointment
Grow your own burn ointment by adding Aloe vera to your indoor plant collection. This succulent has been used…
Save money by planting flower seeds directly in the garden
Zinnia and marigolds are traditional favorites often started from seeds planted directly in the garden. These…
Boost the beauty of spring flowering shrubs
Bring your overgrown lilacs, forsythia, mock orange, pieris and other spring flowering shrubs down to size…
Grow a few vegetables indoors this winter
Limited outdoor growing space or cold winters may have you missing fresh homegrown vegetables. Make this…
Managing gnats on houseplants
They flit across your face, hover near your houseplants, or gather by the window. Fortunately, these…
Delight friends and family with Winter-Blooming Bulbs
Give a holiday gift that is guaranteed to bring joy and feelings of well-being. Research by…
Enjoy the Beauty and Science Behind Fall Color
The brilliant fall color in our landscapes is a magical transformation that happens each year. And…
Put Kitchen Scraps and Landscape Trimmings to Work in the Garden
Convert landscape and garden trimmings into valuable compost. Incorporate this soil amendment into garden soil to…
Designing Gardens for Year-Round Color and Protecting Your Investment
Create a colorful year-round garden filled with flowers, greenery, colorful fruit, fall color, winter interest and…
Create Your Own Backyard Paradise
You don’t need a plane ticket, tank full of gas or train ride to enjoy a…
Summer harvest and care of raspberries
Easy care raspberries are high in fiber and Vitamin C, making them a healthy snack as…
Still time to plant vegetables
Now is the time to plan and plant vegetables for a bountiful fall harvest. Planting now…
Manage mosquitoes to better enjoy your outdoor space
Dine, play, and enjoy your outdoor spaces more than ever this year by managing annoying and…