patching...
Update: Worried about your commute? Check out our traffic map. »
Welcome back, Patch Blogger!

Melinda Myers

I am a horticulturist, author & TV/radio host and want to spread my love of gardening!
See More

Blog Posts

Water Problems in Your Landscape and Solutions

Don’t let standing water, seasonal flooding, and poorly drained soils stop you from growing a beautiful landscape. Try one of these strategies...

Hobbies

'Garden Revitalization Series Kicks Off May 15

With the growing season right around the corner, I wanted to let you know about this upcoming series I'll be leading at Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners this season.

Hobbies

Garden Renewal Will Be The Goal This Season

The hot dry summer of 2012 took its toll on lawns, gardens, trees, and shrubs. Now is a great time to plan for the upcoming season and any needed garden renewal.

Garden Revitalization will be the Goal this Growing Season - I'll be presenting on this and more at Pasquesi Home and Gardens on April 13 (in Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Patch)

This season will be about garden renewal after last year's tough growing season. Join me at Pasquesi Home Gardens in Lake Bluff on Saturday, April 13 at 11 a.m. as I present “Garden Revitalization.”

Holiday Guide

Five Steps to Extend the Life of Your Holiday Trees and Plants, and More

The holidays can be a wonderful, yet stressful time. Here are a few ideas to help reduce stress while enhancing your families’ enjoyment this season.

Holiday Guide

Unique Gift Idea for the Gardener on Your List!

For a unique gift idea for that gardener on your list consider this 2013 Garden Revitalization series at Boerner Botanical Gardens!

Patch's House & Home

Winter Container Gardens and Outdoor Arrangements

Add a bit of greenery to your front steps, window box or patio with a winter container.

Tour Paris Gardens with me this Spring!

I'll be hosting a Paris Garden Tour this coming spring and hope you can join me!

Patch's House & Home

Family Fun Feeding the Birds!

You may want to increase the number and diversity of birds to your landscape by supplementing with a few feeders.

Patch's House & Home

Fall Fertilization of Lawns is Beneficial

Your lawn will get the biggest benefit from late fall fertilization.

Recently