
Melanie Griffiths
Melanie is editor of Period Living, Britain’s best-selling period homes magazine, which is available internationally and covers all aspects of caring for an older home and garden.
She also writes regular articles for Homesandgardens.com, with a particular focus on gardening.
Having worked in the industry for almost two decades, Melanie is interested in all aspects of homes and gardens. Her previous roles include working on Real Homes and Homebuilding & Renovating, and she has also contributed to Gardening Etc. She has an English degree and has also studied interior design.
A country girl at heart, Melanie lives in a rural village in England, just outside the Cotswolds. She has been busy renovating her home, but it is still a work in progress – the current project is extending and remodeling the kitchen.
Her main hobby is gardening, and she spends much of her spare time outdoors, adding extra flower beds where she can find the room, and experimenting with new plants. In the past couple of years, she has become passionate about growing organic fruit and vegetables and, aside from a few notable failures, has loved cultivating her own home-grown produce.
Melanie also loves to explore heritage properties and gardens in her spare time, and endeavours to take design and planting inspiration for her own projects.
Latest articles by Melanie Griffiths
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Vegetable garden trellis ideas – 18 ways to maximize your home harvest
These pretty and practical vegetable garden trellis ideas will make a feature out of your crops, while ensuring successful growth
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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Why are my rose leaves turning yellow?
Wondering why your rose leaves are turning yellow? Discover the likely cause and how to fix it
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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Vegetable garden container ideas – 20 ways to grow crops in pots
Grow your own potted harvest with vegetable garden container ideas that are both beautiful and productive
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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How to plant tulip bulbs – for a dazzling display of spring flowers
Learn how to plant tulip bulbs to enjoy their beautiful color and varied blooms in your spring garden
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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Crepe myrtle not blooming? Here's why
Seven reasons that explain a crepe myrtle not blooming – and how to fix it
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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Cottage backyard ideas – 25 ways to bring a rural, rustic feel to any garden plot
Cottage backyard ideas offer a feast for the senses. Be inspired to turn your garden into a relaxed and inviting oasis
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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When to cut back peonies – for show-stopping blooms next year
Discover when to cut back peonies to ensure the plants stay healthy and disease free, and keep producing the best possible flowers
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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When to harvest Swiss chard – to get the most out of your crop
Discover when to harvest Swiss chard to maximize its growing potential and enjoy the most delicious leaves
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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How to plant bulbs – expert tips for every type of bulb flower
Take the time to learn how to plant bulbs properly, and your garden will be bursting with color in every season
By Melanie Griffiths • Published