Milkweed is a beautiful genus of plants that are of great importance to pollinators, and especially to the Monarch butterfly. In this article, gardening expert and pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss shares some of her favorite species of Milkweed plants that are native to the United States.
Do you have a thing for rare and exciting plants? The bat flower is an incredible plant with some of the most interesting flowers around. Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss explains how to care for this unique and exciting tropical beauty.
There are many ways to attract pollinators to the garden. One of the best ways is by planting flowering shrubs! In this article, gardening expert and beekeeper Melissa Strauss shares 21 shrubs that will keep the bees returning to your garden for more.
Fall is the perfect time to enjoy the garden. Cool weather makes the outdoors even more enjoyable, revitalizing plants after the summer heat. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses designing your garden for maximum color in the cooler months.
Fall is just around the corner, and chrysanthemums are fully in season. Here are 27 stunningly colorful varieties to add to your fall garden or container arrangements
Naturalizing bulbs consistently bring color to the spring garden with little effort from the gardener! In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss introduces 17 bulbs to plant in the fall that will naturalize in your landscape.
Do you want to add color to your autumn garden but aren’t quite sure where to start? Many deciduous trees create massive amounts of color in autumn with very little maintenance. Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares 21 of her favorite trees for maximum fall color.
Some of the earliest spring flowers come from bulbs planted in the fall. Before you wrap up summer gardening, look at these 20 bulbous perennials that can go in the ground now for early spring blooms.
Are you itching to spend time in the garden in the cool fall weather? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses what flower seeds to plant in the fall for a bounty of spring-blooming plants.
Foodscaping has gained momentum in recent years as gardeners combine ornamental plants with edibles. Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares 15 beautiful edible shrubs that lay a foundation for your edible garden.
Are you struggling to keep other plants alive under the canopy of your black walnut tree? There’s a good reason for that. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss explains why this occurs and what you can plant near these trees!
Are you looking for ideas to build a container arrangement this Labor Day Weekend? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some ideas for creating a stunning arrangement that will last for multiple seasons.