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

MM_drought_tolerant_prairie_555_x_201_px-min.jpg
Learn how to select plants that can withstand drought, so you can be more waterwise in your garden! Follow these tips from Melinda Myers.
MM_Rain_pest_disease_plant_pollinator_garden_555_x_201_px-min.png
Boost the health and beauty of your gardens and your gardening enjoyment by avoiding, preventing, and minimizing insect pest and disease problems. Learn more with Melinda…
MM_Rain_garden_planting_the_rain_garden__900x450__555_x_201_px-min.png
Even a small rain garden filled with the right plants and properly designed and prepared can make a difference. Learn how to select plants and create a small rain garden.
MM_fairy_thumbnail_555_x_201_px-min.jpg
Curious about fairy gardens? Learn how to select a few small plants, houses, and accessories and place it in a pretty spot with Melinda Myers.
MM_oasis_thumbnail_555_x_201_px-min.jpg
Immerse yourself in nature by creating a backyard oasis filled with lush and colorful plants.
MM_Easy_Care_Plants_Zinnia_555_x_201_px-min.jpg
Learn what are the easiest indoor and outdoor plants to take care of from Melinda Myers.