How to Grow Anything: Your Best Garden & Landscape

Melinda Myers - Instructor

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Plan the Garden of Your Dreams

33:35

A dream garden starts with two things: an awareness of what you have to do and a solid plan for getting there. Get an overview of the step-by-step process for creating a garden, including weeding old garden spaces, testing your soil, evaluating growing conditions and picking the best topsoil. You'll also see how to use annuals, perennials and biennials for great results, and how to map out your garden with the space available.

Get the Right Plant for the Right Place

29:24

Even if you're working with a smaller, urban space (such as a townhouse), you can still create delightful gardens. Learn how to overcome the same challenges of light and space as you would in a larger garden area. Then, focus on getting the right plants to fit your garden. Find out which plants make strong focal points and tolerate shade better than others, and explore what combinations will add depth and texture to your garden. You'll also see how to move plants when you need to adjust to unforeseen situations for the best results.

Prepare Healthy Soil & Plant for Spring

32:40

Discover everything you need to know about soil -- the key to a healthy garden -- and see how to make it work for your dream garden. You'll learn how to improve the soil in your garden space and the benefits of specific soil types. Plus, see how composting and mulching can strengthen the health of your garden. Finally, find out how and when to fertilize your plants, and -- most importantly -- the best way to plant your garden and prepare it for spring.

Design for Light, Water & Microclimate

29:22

Investigate tried-and-true methods for solving common planting and design problems for often stubborn areas such as deck edges, patios and the spaces around air conditioners and gas meters. You'll also find out some of the best choices for poorly lit areas, learn how to dodge common over- and under-watering mistakes and more.

Refresh Your Summer Garden

30:45

Summer is the perfect time to reassess your garden and find out what you need to do to keep your plants healthy and looking their best. First, learn the tricks to effective garden maintenance throughout the season: growing more abundant harvests of fruits and vegetables, controlling pests in the most eco-friendly ways, locating the cause of discolored leaves and more. Then, Melinda guides you back to a small-space garden to gauge solutions to function, beauty and accessibility challenges first tackled in the spring.

Add New Color in Fall & Prep for Winter

42:38

Explore some of the many ways you can extend your garden through fall and take advantage of the cool air and warm soil -- great for planting a variety of trees, shrubs, and perennials. You'll learn how to add bulbs for a splash of spring beauty, prune and protect your plants (and your lawn) from a potentially harsh winter and install a lovely cool-season garden. Plus, see how to harvest and store herbs and learn from your experience to plan for an even better garden in the spring!

6 Lessons

3 hrs 19 mins

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Find out how to grow a thriving, magazine-worthy garden. Join award-winning horticulturist Melinda Myers as she guides you through each step of your design, preparation and planting. First, make a plan for your garden as you find out which plants make strong focal points and tolerate shade. Then, discover the key to a healthy garden and learn how to make the most of poorly lit areas. Plus, find out how and when to fertilize your plants, and the best way to plant and prep your garden for spring. You’ll also see how to dodge common over- and underwatering mistakes. Finally, learn how to extend your garden through fall, how to add bulbs for a splash of spring beauty and how to prune and protect your plants (and your lawn) from a harsh winter. Get this on-demand class today to grow your gardening skills and create a beautiful space that will bring you joy every day.

Melinda Myers - Instructor

Melinda Myers has more than 30 years of horticulture experience. She has authored more than 20 gardening books, including Small Space Gardening (Can't Miss series) and Birds & Blooms' Ultimate Gardening Guide, and she is a columnist for Birds & Blooms magazine. She has also hosted The Plant Doctor radio program, seven seasons of Great Lakes Gardener on PBS and the nationally syndicated YardWorks.

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How to Grow Anything: Your Best Garden & Landscape

Melinda Myers - Instructor

What is the “Purchase” option all about?

If I’m a paid Premium or Gold Member of Craftsy, do I need to purchase the Class to have access?

How do I know what the Class covers?

Do I have to be a Member of Craftsy to purchase a Class?

How do I “Purchase-to-Own” a Class?

How do I access/view my Class?

Is there a limit on the times I can view my Class?

Can I view a Class on my tablet device or mobile phone?

How do I get access to the Bonus Materials for the Class?

How does the Class Discussion benefit work?

Can I print out Class Bonus Materials?

Are there any system requirements to view the Class video content?

Can I get a refund if I don’t like the Class?

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