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  • Why Frozen Grass is Vulnerable to Damage
  • It Won’t be Obvious Until Spring
  • Lawn Repair Kit Picks
  • How to Care for Lawns in Cold Spells

Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . Melanie has spent the last few years transforming her own garden, which is constantly evolving as a work in progress. She is also a passionate organic home grower, having experimented with almost every type of vegetable at some point. In her home, Melanie tends to an extensive houseplant collection and is particularly fond of orchids.

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  • Hydrangea Cold Tolerance
  • What Is Winter Kill?
  • How to Prepare Hydrangeas for Winter
  • Hydrangea Winter Care
  • Winterizing Potted Hydrangeas
  • Can I Prune Hydrangeas in Winter?
  • Shop Winterizing Essentials

Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs.

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  • The Cold-Shock Killer: Why It Happens
  • How Cold Damage Shows Up
  • Protecting on the Trip Home
  • Finding the Right Spot Indoors
  • Watering and Light
  • Long-Term Care for Next Year

Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. His growing success shows that disability doesn’t have to stop you from your goals.