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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Revive overcrowded, poor flowering and flopping perennials with fall digging, dividing and transplanting.
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Don’t give up on those shady spots in your landscape. Learn how to create a garden in the shade with attractive options to beautify these challenging locations.
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Elevate your garden for convenience and easy access. You’ll enjoy the added planting space and ease of planting, weeding and harvesting at waist level.
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Don’t let a lack of time, space or energy prevent you from growing and enjoying a few or bushels full of homegrown vegetables.
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Dead spots, brown patches or orange-red powder on your shoes may mean your lawn has been infected with a disease. Proper care and overseeding may be the answer.
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With a bit of planning and creativity, you can find ways to increase the enjoyment and harvest in any size garden.