Melanie Griffiths
Melanie has worked in homes and gardens media for two decades. Having previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked on Homes & Gardens, Gardening Etc, Real Homes, and Homebuilding & Renovating, she is now focusing on her passion for gardening as a Senior Editor at Gardening Know How.
In her spare time, Melanie loves to explore inspiring gardens and historic properties. Based in England, in a village just outside the Cotswolds, she is spoiled for choice as there are so many beautiful cottage gardens and Arts and Crafts schemes in the area.
As a keen home grower, Melanie has experimented with pretty much every type of vegetable at some point – with mixed results. Often it is the simplest things that elude you, which may explain why she just can't seem to master zucchinis.
Thankfully she has more luck with flowers, and has spent the last few years evolving her garden – adding beds and borders, and planting up too many containers.
Though she has more roses than anything else (at least 20 varieties), her favorite flowers are dahlias, and she adores the variety of colors and textures they bring to her garden.
In addition to her gardening expertise, Melanie has also studied interior design, and has a BA in English and IT.
Latest articles by Melanie Griffiths
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12 Composting Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Stash – And How To Fix Them
Making good compost is a real art. It requires a careful materials balance, regular intervention, and a lot of patience. Discover the common pitfalls to avoid – and what to do if it all goes wrong.
By Melanie Griffiths
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5 Health-Boosting Gardening Habits You Need To Adopt
Make these simple changes to your gardening routine to improve your health, wellbeing, and overall quality of life.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Experts Reveal The Top 3 Reasons Seeds and Seedlings Fail – And Offer Solutions
When seeds and seedlings rot or fail to sprout, it's a crushing blow to your growing ambitions. Discover how to avoid the most common pitfalls.
By Melanie Griffiths
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5 Tips To Spruce Up Your Shed Before Spring – According To A Garden Buildings Expert
Awaken your shed from hibernation and get it ready for the onset of spring. These expert tips will help to restore your building and its surroundings to pristine condition.
By Melanie Griffiths
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7 Joyful Garden Projects To Banish Winter Blues
Don’t let the cold weather stop you from getting outdoors. The garden in winter is full of hidden delights, and even just a few minutes spent nurturing its potential will lift your spirits.
By Melanie Griffiths
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7 Therapeutic Houseplants That Will Enhance Your Health And Wellbeing
These super-plants are brimming with therapeutic powers. Add them to your interior and reap the benefits to your physical and mental health.
By Melanie Griffiths
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7 Things That Make A Garden Look "Cheap" – And How To Elevate Its Design
Are you bringing down your neighborhood with poor design choices? Experts reveal the key mistakes gardeners make with landscaping and planting schemes.
By Melanie Griffiths
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5 Tips To Get Birds Flocking To Your Yard – According To A Bird Feeding Expert
Attract more beautiful birds to your garden, and help to support wildlife, with these essential tips.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Garden Design Trends – Experts Predict These 10 Themes Will Inspire Your Designs In 2024
Discover beautiful and practical design trends destined to make it into your garden this year – from multi-tasking edibles to schemes that embrace your inner dark side.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Check Before You Sow! – 3 Easy Seed Viability Tests Used By Experts
Get your growing year off to the best possible start by making sure your seeds will germinate. These simple tests will work for flower and vegetable seeds
By Melanie Griffiths
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Plant Trends 2024 – Experts Reveal 12 Garden Plants You Need To Grow This Year
Discover the must-have plants set to make your garden more beautiful, sustainable, and a haven for wildlife.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Want To Start A Garden in 2024? Read Our 10 Golden Rules For Success First
The Gardening Know How team has combined decades of experience to bring you the most essential tips for beginner gardeners. Be inspired to fulfill your growing potential in the new year.
By Melanie Griffiths
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7 Houseplants Not Worth The Hassle: Should You Avoid These High-Maintenance Houseplants?
Whether you are a beginner indoor gardener or an experienced grower seeking a challenge, get ready to avoid or embrace these diva houseplants
By Melanie Griffiths
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Wooden Slats Are The Garden Trend You Can’t Ignore – Here's 10 Ways To Get The Designer Look
Loved by high-end designers, wooden slats are currently having a moment. Discover how to recreate this versatile trend in your own garden
By Melanie Griffiths
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7 Things Expert Gardeners Never Buy – So Save Your Money
Don’t invest in gardening products that you don’t really need. Experts reveal the equipment and supplies they think are unnecessary
By Melanie Griffiths
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Tree Planting Mistakes: Experts Reveal 8 Common Reasons New Trees Fail
Planting a tree is a long-term investment in your property, but getting it wrong can cause a lot of heartache. Avoid these common errors to ensure new trees thrive in your garden
By Melanie Griffiths
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10 Stunning Plants For Winter Color – These Expert Picks Will Bring Your Garden To Life
This winter, add a welcome burst of color to borders and pots with this expert-curated selection of flowers, shrubs, and trees
By Melanie Griffiths
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Pantone’s Color Of The Year 2024 Is A Gardener’s Dream – Discover 7 Flowers That Are ‘Peach Fuzz’ Perfection
The global authority on color has spoken, and 'Peach Fuzz' is the shade we'll all be seeking out in the coming year. Find out why this gorgeous pinky orange deserves a place in your garden, and be inspired by our top flower picks
By Melanie Griffiths