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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Summer has arrived and for many, that means heat, drought and watering bans. Learn tips to keep your landscape looking it’s best throughout the summer.
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Tips for Creating a Beautiful Landscape that is safe, comfortable and enjoyable for you and your canine companion.
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Add a few garden fresh flowers to vases in your home to make every day and gathering special. Just fill a few spaces, garden beds, and containers with easy-care flowers to cut…
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Maximize the color and beauty in your gardens and minimize maintenance with proper selection and care of flowers.
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Gardeners have an opportunity to make a positive impact on climate change. Implementing sustainable and smart gardening strategies can help increase your growing success and…
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Grow your own salad greens for the best flavor and greatest nutritional value. Fortunately, you don’t need a lot of space to grow them. A small spot in the garden, an elevated…