July is prime time in the garden. The flowers are blooming and veggies are ripening at full force. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for some helpful tasks you can do this month to keep your garden thriving through the hottest months.
Are you passionate about pollinators? Do you love the look of a prairie or meadow garden? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some excellent wildflowers that spread easily for maximum effect.
If you're itching to get hold of some new plants, but it's not in the budget right now, don't despair. There are numerous ways to source plants for free or at a minimal cost. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares her favorite ways to find free and low-cost additions to her collection.
If you’re worried about those tomatoes cracking and splitting before they are ready to pick, don’t sweat it! Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some tips to help you keep the cracks away and harvest plump, juicy tomatoes.
Zinnias are a wonderful way to add quick and bold color to your summer garden. 'California Giants' do it in grand style. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss growing and caring for your zinnias.
Cactus zinnias are large, colorful, and easy to grow! These flamboyant flowers make an excellent addition to the cutting garden and flower beds. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to learn about growing and caring for these exciting, long-blooming plants.
Zinnias, with their sturdy flowers and long vase life, are an excellent addition to the cutting garden. Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss for some tips on when and how to cut zinnias for beautiful bouquets.
Desert zinnias are a wonderful species, and unlike their more popular cousin, they are perennials in many regions. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to learn about growing these drought-tolerant, low-maintenance flowers this summer.
Tough and tender zinnias are an easy way to add a pop of color to any garden bed. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some tips on maximizing the blooming power of your zinnias this summer.
If you're looking for a pretty, low-maintenance flowering plant that's great for feeding pollinators, check out Cerinthe. Join pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss to learn how to plant and grow this lovely plant.
Coneflowers are a beautiful addition to the garden and are excellent for attracting wildlife. Add some PowWow 'Wild Berry' coneflowers to your garden for an extra bright pop of purple that lasts all summer! Gardening expert Melissa Strauss goes over how to grow and care for this fun hybrid.
Beautiful and floriferous, plumeria trees are easy to care for, and few issues affect these tropical plants. There are a few problems that can affect your tree, though, and when they do, you want to address them promptly. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to discuss what may be affecting your plumeria negatively.