Nina Melillo
Fall Flower Gardens – After the Summer Cleanup
Alas! The hot, muggy, dog days of summer are slowly coming to an end. And what better way to celebrate the end of summer than by...
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Nina Melillo
- 5 min
Native Plants and the Environment – Good or Bad?
Whether or not you believe our climate has been impacted by human behavior, one cannot dispute the fact that in the last decade the...
Nina Melillo
- 7 min
Plants That Transport You To The Tropics
I am now listening to the “Laid Back Beach Music” station on Pandora featuring Bob Marley, and it’s immediately transporting me back to...
Nina Melillo
- 6 min
How to Care for Ornamental Grass – Fall or Spring Cutting?
Ornamental grasses have grown in popularity in the last decade. They bring beauty and movement to a landscape. They are relatively easy...
Nina Melillo
- 5 min
Planting Herbs in a Garden – Time For Good Eats!
Gardens conjure up images of sunny sunflowers, colorful coneflowers, striking snapdragon, and delightful dahlias. They add visual and...
Nina Melillo
- 5 min
Flowering Bushes That Bloom All Summer – Things to Consider
Shrubs add another dimension to your garden. They not only enhance and complement what you already have, but they add form, beauty,...
Nina Melillo
- 5 min
Low Maintenance Flower Garden – Sustainable and Beneficial
Everyone enjoys a beautiful garden. When you enter one, your blood pressure decreases, your senses are heightened by the intoxicating...
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- 5 min
What is a Cottage Garden? A Popular Trend
Whenever I hear the term cottage garden, I conjure up images of hidden oases of beautiful flowing flowers nestled behind old thatched...
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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...
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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