Do you want to replace your high-maintenance lawn with a ground cover that helps to prevent weeds and looks beautiful, too? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares 15 low-growing, spreading plants that make beautiful lawn alternatives.
Some plants simply do not play nice in the garden for one reason or another. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares 21 plants that are better off in pots if you simply must have them.
If you don’t live in a tropical climate, many plants won’t work in the garden. But, lots of tropicals grow very well in the home. Houseplant enthusiast Melissa Strauss talks about some of the best tropical plants to grow indoors.
Charming and vibrant, pentas light up the garden and lure pollinators with their abundance of nectar. Beekeeper Melissa Strauss has the information you need to grow this bee and butterfly favorite.
Do you know what dangerous plants are quietly lurking in your garden? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares 29 common plants you may have in your garden that are definitely not for human consumption.
If you want a garden full of flowers but tire of constantly replacing flowering annuals in your beds, check out these long flowering perennials. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some wonderful big bloomers to share with you!
Sawflies and their larvae can be a real headache in the garden, but they don’t have to be. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss helps to identify these common pests so that we can prevent them from damaging our gardens.
If you love fragrant flowers in the garden, you’ve simply got to add heliotrope to your flowerbeds. These wonderfully perfumed flowering plants are simply stunning. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has the info on growing and taking care of these pretty perennials.
If you are new to growing peonies, you may wonder when and how much you should cut them back. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has the lowdown on pruning and cutting back your plants at the ideal time to make them come back bigger and even more beautiful in the spring.
Oregano is a spicy and aromatic herb that works wonders in the kitchen. Did you know it’s also a stunning ornamental that will bring pollinators to the garden? In this article gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares five beautiful varieties of this perennial herb for your garden.
Statice is a beautiful flowering annual or perennial that adds color to flower beds and makes a long-lasting cut flower. Cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss shares how to grow and care for this fun and interesting plant in your garden.
Deciding to plant a large flowering shrub can be a big commitment. Hydrangeas and rhododendrons are both wonderful choices, but which one will work best in your space? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss unpacks the needs of each to help you make the best choice.