Melinda Myers

Gardening and Horticulture Expert

Melinda Myers

Has more than 30 years of horticulture experience and has written over 20 gardening books, including Can’t Miss Small Space Gardening. She hosts the nationally syndicated “Melinda’s Garden Moment” TV &radio segments which air on over 115 TV and radio stations throughout the U.S. and Canada.

She is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and writes the twice-monthly “Gardeners’ Questions” newspaper column. Melinda also has a column in Gardening How-To magazine as well as Wisconsin Gardening magazine. Melinda hosted “The Plant Doctor” radio program for over 20 years as well as seven seasons of Great Lakes Gardener on PBS.

She has written articles for Better Homes and Gardens and Fine Gardening and was a columnist and contributing editor for Backyard Living magazine. Melinda has a master’s degree in horticulture, is a certified arborist, and was a horticulture instructor with tenure.

Melinda Myers in the flowers.


"As a low maintenance eco-friendly gardener I use Milorganite for all my gardening needs. I recommend this goof-proof fertilizer to both beginning and experienced gardeners. The organic nitrogen is slow release and non-burning. Plus the phosphorous is non-leaching, staying put for grass, shrubs, and plants to use.

Research shows that as the microorganisms break down the Milorganite, they also aid in releasing naturally occurring phosphorous and potassium that is bound to the soil, making it more readily available for plant uptake."

- Melinda Myers

Melinda's Most Recent Posts

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Jumping worms have moved into gardens and natural areas destroying soil structure and chemistry and threatening the health of landscape plants and our forest.
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Attract bees to your garden by planting a variety of flowers. Add some water and shelter, put away the pesticides and wait for the bees and other pollinators to move in.
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Make time to connect to nature and improve your mood, health, and overall wellbeing by tending your garden, walking in the woods or visiting your favorite green space.
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Understanding the differences between topsoil, compost and potting mix can save you money and increase your gardening success.
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You can create a beautiful landscape and be eco-friendly even with a busy schedule and while staying within your budget. All it takes is a bit of planning and a few low…
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Add color and motion to the winter landscape by creating a bird-friendly environment that provides food, water and shelter.