
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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How to remove a tree stump
Learn how to remove a tree stump on a DIY basis – and when to call in the professionals
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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Best winter plants for pots and borders
Discover the best winter plants to brighten up your garden from fall through spring – adding color, fragrance and structural interest
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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How to grow kidney beans – a healthy inclusion to the home garden
Discover how to grow kidney beans – and enjoy a continuous supply of delicious, nutritious legumes
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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How to prune cucumber plants
Discover how to prune cucumber plants to keep them in shape and ensure a bumper harvest
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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How to prune wisteria – and the best time to do it
Learn how to prune wisteria for a healthier plant with maximum blooms
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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How to prune a lemon tree
Learn how to prune a lemon tree to maximize fruit production and keep the plant in good shape
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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How to prune roses – for an abundance of flowers
Learn how to prune roses to increase flower production and get the best out of these much-loved plants
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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How to prune lavender – and the best time of year to do it
Learn how to prune lavender to keep it looking as beautiful as it smells, and to prolong the life of the plant
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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WIN a wood-burning stove worth £1,995 in our Contura competition
Get your home ready for colder months ahead with this fabulous competition prize from Contura and Period Living
By Melanie Griffiths • Published