Nov 26, 2013

Gardening Expert Melinda Myers Authors Four New Books for Midwest Gardeners

Gardening expert, TV/radio host, author and columnist Melinda Myers is the author of four new books aimed to help Midwest gardeners dramatically beautify their landscapes with ease featuring top plant picks optimal for Midwest gardens, design recommendations and everything from pruning tips to pest management and everything in between.

The Minnesota and Wisconsin Getting Started Garden Guide and Michigan Getting Started Garden Guide are available now at most major book stores and online. The Midwest Gardener’s Handbook has a release date of mid-December and Month-by-Month Gardening Minnesota & Wisconsin will be released mid-January, but both can be preordered now online through amazon.com.

The Midwest Gardener’s Handbook is an all-inclusive resource guide featuring hundreds of proven plants—suited to the Midwest climate. Gorgeous photography and in-depth instructions teach the reader how to plant, prune, water, control pests, and continually care for their personal outdoor landscape.

Myers’ new Minnesota and Wisconsin Getting Started Garden Guide and the Michigan Getting Started Garden Guide highlight the best plants for gardens in these states with more than 175 plant recommendations from flowers and groundcovers to trees and shrubs, and everything in between. The book also provides design tips to help add color and beauty to gardens in addition to advice on planting, growing, and care, including pest control. A large color photograph of each plant is featured to help the reader visualize and select the best plants to include in their landscape.

“I wanted to create a guide to help gardeners in these states be able to visualize and learn about the many great plants they have available to them – varieties that will flourish best in their gardens,” said Myers. “I’m hoping this resource helps gardeners planting and tending gardens they design achieve greater results.”

Month-by-Month Gardening Minnesota & Wisconsin is a definitive when-to and how-to resource for gardeners. It’s redesigned and easier-to-use format contains fully updated information, and additional photography. It’s packed with all the knowledge the Wisconsin/Minnesota gardener or home landscaper needs to be successful, including specifics on growing annual and perennial flowers, bulbs, grasses (both lawn and ornamental), groundcovers, shrubs, trees, and vines throughout the year. From planting, watering, and fertilizing to routine maintenance and problem solving, Minnesota & Wisconsin Month-by-Month Gardening teaches gardeners of all skill levels the best practices for achieving rewarding results all year long.