Planting around a pool requires careful planning. You want to strike the right balance between beauty, practicality, and maintenance. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to discuss some of the plants that you should never consider when landscaping your pool deck.
August can be a good time to plant perennials in some climates. Planting this time of year gives your perennials time to establish strong roots before winter, so they can flourish in the spring. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for an August perennial planting guide.
Annuals can be pricey, and buying them every year is a significant investment. By collecting seeds from your garden, you can skip those costs altogether. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss fills you in on which great annuals are easy to collect from.
Annuals are nice, but perennials are the bones of the garden. We love how they stick around and provide dependable interest. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for some no-fail perennial combinations that look beautiful year after year.
If you want rich, dark, nutrient-dense compost, it takes a bit of effort. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for tips on tending to perfect compost to add to your garden beds.
Collecting seeds in the fall is a rewarding and cost-effective way to continue growing your favorite plants. It also helps to preserve biodiversity in your garden. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses some plants you can collect from this fall.
Late summer is a good time for planting shrubs to get them established before the winter cold sets in. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about some of the beautiful shrubs that are great for August planting.
Fall is a vital time for butterflies as they prepare to migrate and hibernate. Pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss discusses ways to support them during this vital time and what plants you can choose to provide them with the necessary nutrients.
While tomatoes are usually a spring-planted vegetable, fall planting can be successful, too. It all depends on your climate and timing. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss explains when to plant fall tomatoes, and shares some tips for a successful season.
As the summer comes to an end, pollinators search for sources to provide nourishment for migration and hibernation. By planting these late summer bloomers, we can create a refuge for them in our gardens. Join beekeeper and pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss to learn about August bloomers that support pollinators.
It's time to start thinking about those fall container arrangements. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some ideas for your containers that you can grow from seeds if you start soon!
The beautiful wildflowers of New England offer a colorful and diverse display through the growing season. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some of the hardy plants that support local pollinators and thrive in a variety of habitats from woodlands to coastal areas.