Nina Melillo
What Flowers Attract Hummingbirds and Butterflies
Nothing is more calming than to witness hummingbirds fluttering next to a beautiful flower or see butterflies floating through the...
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Nina Melillo
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Epiphytic Plants – Display a Bromeliad on Driftwood
An epiphyte is a plant that grows on the surface of something for support. Certain bromeliads are epiphytes and are relatively easy to...
Nina Melillo
- 5 min
What is a Living Wall Garden? – Green Walls
Everyone seems to enjoy having live plants in their homes and offices. Winter, summer, it really doesn’t matter. Indoor plants bring a...
Nina Melillo
- 7 min
Landscaping With Ornamental Grasses-Best Gardening Ideas
There is nothing more graceful and calming than beholding the soft sways of tall ornamental grasses free-flowing in the wind. It awakens...
Nina Melillo
- 6 min
Very Small Garden Ideas – Bigger is NOT Always Better!
If you are one of the fortunate ones who have a very small yard, hooray for you! Many people think they need a huge area to create a...
Nina Melillo
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Flower Gardening Tips – Maintenance in Mid-Summer
Mid-summer is a wonderful time of year to continue reaping benefits from your flower garden. However, most gardens begin to look a little...
Nina Melillo
- 6 min
What is a Landscape Berm? How to Make a Berm
You’ve seen them everywhere. Mounds of dirt jutting up from the ground level covered with multiple shrubs, trees and flowers. Why would...
Nina Melillo
- 4 min
Unique Garden Ideas – How To Decorate A Garden
Decorations are to gardens as ornaments are to a Christmas tree. They give it life, uniqueness, a theme and character. By embellishing...
Nina Melillo
- 5 min
Outdoor Container Garden Ideas – Creating a Patio Oasis
When my husband and I moved to our third house, we acquired one and two third acres of land. It was previously part of a farmer’s field...
Nina Melillo
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Beautiful Shade Garden Ideas – Think Texture and Color
Many people think shade gardens are dull and boring. I definitely do not agree. Shade gardens can be your secret garden and special spot....
Nina Melillo
- 5 min
Gorgeous Garden Window Boxes – Added Beauty
Many people dream of having window boxes filled with beautiful, overflowing flowers that cascade to the ground. Window boxes add charm...
Nina Melillo
- 6 min
Climate Resilience, Shifting Hardiness Zones, and Rewilding
I remember long, long ago, when I attended elementary school, the bulletin boards in our classrooms would always depict the changing...
Nina Melillo
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Gardening Ideas for Beginners: I Think I can!!
Anyone can create a garden, it just takes a little forethought, imagination, and vision. Before you know it you’re on the road to...
Nina Melillo
- 5 min
Gardening Gifts For Mom – Time Well Spent!
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. It’s time to start thinking about that special gift for that special someone, your mom. I have...
Nina Melillo
- 7 min
Fall Flower Gardening Ideas – A Croton Plant
It’s that time of year again when the calendar points to a change of season. The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting...
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Beautiful Shade Garden Ideas – Think Texture and Color
Many people think shade gardens are dull and boring. I definitely do not agree. Shade gardens can be your secret garden and special spot....
How To Care For Indoor Plants – A Little Goes a Long Way
Indoor plants bring such joy. There is something about nature inside your home that makes you feel serene and healthy at the same time....
What Flower Bulbs to Plant in the Fall – Spring Beauty
The temperatures are cooling, the days are getting shorter and your flower garden is looking a little tired. Now is not the time to give...
How to Take Care of a Poinsettia – Holidays and Beyond
Seeing poinsettias in your local garden and grocery stores is a sure sign that the holidays are right around the corner. Poinsettias...
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