“Need to cover a large area like an arbor or pergola quickly and densely? Consider grapes.” This is an example of knowledgeable and useful advice the amateur gardener will glean from reading Mel’s column.
GARDEN THERAPY: “Grumpy Gardener Needs Garden Therapy” — October 2018
Read to find out how Mel, the “grumpy gardener,” administered some of his own medicine.
GARDEN THERAPY: August Woes, Dreaming of Fall, and Some Do’s and Don’ts – September 2018
Order bulbs, cutback perennials and if there is time and inclination, divide some perennials.
GARDEN THERAPY: It’s Garden Tour Season. Get Out and Enjoy! – August 2018
All about Garden Tours in our area.
GARDEN THERAPY: Big Picture versus Detail – Macro meets Micro – July 2018
Mel starts his garden designs with big picture elements like mass plantings, shrubs and paths. Check out the before and after photos.
GARDEN THERAPY: More Shady Characters – Perennials and Groundcovers — June 2018
Mel discusses perennials for the woodland by color, and then gets into “some unabashed foliage and texture.”