Nina Melillo
Plants For Year Round Appeal – Tips for Curb Appeal
It may not feel like it but according to the calender, the summer season is slowly winding down. Now is the time to give some thought to...
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Nina Melillo
- 5 min
Spring Gardening Tips For Beginners – Cleanup Time
So you created a garden last season and want to reap the benefits from it again this season. How do you prepare it for your spring,...
Nina Melillo
- 5 min
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
- 6 min
Best Cut Flowers to Grow in Your Garden – Easy Varieties
Having fresh cut flowers in my house makes me feel happy. In the winter I tend to go to the local grocery store and collect some from the...
Nina Melillo
- 5 min
How to Care for Bird of Paradise Plants – Many Varieties
Bird of Paradise plants add a lovely island feel to any garden. They can be grown as a specimen plant both inside and out. If you grow...
Nina Melillo
- 5 min
Moving Houseplants Outdoors in Summer – Preparation is Key
As a beginner gardener you’re probably wondering if it’s safe to put indoor plants outside. Actually moving houseplants outdoors in...
Nina Melillo
- 6 min
How to Care for Anthurium – Both Inside and Outside
You probably know it as the Flamingo Flower, Laceleaf, Tailflower, or Painter’s Pallette. Actually, its true name is Anthurium. Its name...
Nina Melillo
- 5 min
Growing Ranunculus Flowers – It’s Easy!
Ranunculus/Shutterstock Ranunculus flowers are one of the most beautiful flowers around. In my opinion they rival roses, peonies, and...
Nina Melillo
- 6 min
What is a Camellia? Care for a Camellia
When I think of a Camellia, it makes me feel nostalgic. When I was growing up in the mid-Atlantic region of the US, my family used to...
Nina Melillo
- 6 min
What is a Spray Rose and How to Grow Them
I’m sure you know what a rose is, but how is it different from a spray rose? Are they sprayed with something? LOL! Actually, no. Read on...
Nina Melillo
- 4 min
How to Grow Hibiscus Plants – A Tropical Flower
Close your eyes and imagine you’re on a tropical island filled with exotic flowers, wonderful aromas, and lush greenery. You can create a...
Nina Melillo
- 5 min
Flowers That Tolerate Heat and Drought – Easy Maintenance
i Summer is a time to be carefree. A time to stay out late, take an impromptu weekend vacation, and/or travel abroad! So who wants to...
Nina Melillo
- 7 min
Early Spring Blooming Perennials – 8 Early Risers
Nothing is a more sure sign that spring is just around the corner than observing snowdrops in the snow or tiny yellow and purple...
Nina Melillo
- 5 min
What is a Super Bloom? – A Silver Lining
If you haven’t already seen images of these remarkable vistas in California and Arizona, then you are missing out on nature in all its...
Nina Melillo
- 5 min
May 20 is World Bee Day – It Should Bee Everyday!
In 2017 the United Nations designated May 20 as World Bee Day to celebrate bees and raise awareness of the importance of bees, the plight...
Nina Melillo
- 5 min
Flowering Bulbs to Plant in the Spring-A Guide
Flowering Bulbs to Plant in the Spring – A Guide For Beginners The Great Awakening! That’s what spring is to me. Gone are the cold days...
Nina Melillo
- 6 min
How to Grow Dahlia Plants – Lasting Color
Dahlias add continuous color to any sunny garden. There are thousands of cultivars (varieties) to choose from. You can find them in...
Nina Melillo
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Flowers That Grow in the Shade – Best Cut Flowers
Cut flowers in an arrangement on the kitchen table, coffee table, or island bring joy whenever you gaze at them. Flowers that love full...
Nina Melillo
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Garden Checklist for Early Summer – Keep it Beautiful
If you were like me, you probably started to think about your flower garden in early spring or even late winter! After careful...
Nina Melillo
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Planting Primroses Outdoors – An Early Riser
Have you ever been lucky enough to have walked in a woodland area in late February or early March and noticed mounds of beautiful low...
10 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues – Garden Tips
Winter can be very unpredictable. It can be cold and snowy, not-cold-enough, wet and dreary, or a tease with warmth followed by frigid...
What To Get A Person Who Has Everything-Holiday Ideas
It’s that time of year again. You rack your brain to try to come up with some unique ideas for a present for friends and family. It’s...
Decorating Outdoor Planters for Christmas
It’s the time of year to transform your yard into a beautiful winter wonderland. I love the totally natural (not artificial) look. So...
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