July is an interesting month when it comes to gardening. It may feel like it’s too late to plant summer bloomers and too early for cool fall bloomers. It’s actually a great time to get a head start on those fall-blooming plants! Join Melissa Strauss in discovering seeds you can start now for wonderful fall flowers.
Here, kitty, kitty! Your cat will thank you for planting this low-maintenance perennial, and the pollinators will, too! Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has 27 of the prettiest varieties of catmint that will look great in your flower bed.
If you’re struggling to find raised bed plants that thrive in your humid climate, join. Florida gardener Melissa Strauss as she shares her top garden picks that thrive in muggy conditions.
Are you looking for ways to boost your home’s curb appeal and add to its resale value? A beautifully landscaped yard is a great investment that will increase your chances of getting the best price for your home. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares plants that will help you build a beautiful foundation in the home landscape.
Thinking of adding some beautiful flowers to your raised beds? Flowers can attract pollinators to beds with vegetables or stand alone as a beautiful flower bed. Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss lists 21 gorgeous flowering plants that work well in raised beds.
The name wallflower probably conjures up shy schoolkids, but wallflower plants have a lot of bold personality and wonderfully fragrant flowers. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has the low down on caring for these pretty plants.
When it comes to tropical, flowering trees, few specimens hold a candle to the magical and beautiful jacaranda tree. If you’re planting one of these special trees, there are a few important factors to consider. Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss will help you get off on the right foot with your beautiful tree.
If you love colorful and beautiful houseplants and don’t mind a challenge, stromanthe plants are stunning tropical plants that look gorgeous when properly cared for. In this article, houseplant enthusiast Melissa Strauss goes over the care and keeping of these lovely plants.
If you’re a Florida gardener looking to plant some fruit trees in your yard, we have some great trees to tell you about. In this article, Florida gardener Melissa Strauss shares 15 trees that produce delicious fruit for your southern garden.
Are you considering adding agave to your garden, but aren’t sure what type of soil it needs? Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss talks about what kind of soil these interesting and useful succulents need.
If you live in an urban setting but still want to grow your own vegetables or just enjoy the peace and beauty of a garden, consider a rooftop garden. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some tips to help get you on the right track.
Are you a Zone 9 gardener who wants to embark upon rose cultivation? Good news! Roses grow happily in this climate. Follow along as gardening expert Melissa Strauss walks through the proper care of roses in Zone 9 gardens.