If allowed to flower, herbs are among the most pollinator-friendly plants around. They are excellent for supporting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects in the garden. Join beekeeper and pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss to discuss the best herbs to plant in your pollinator patch.
Plumerias are exotic, tropical, flowering trees loved for their extra fragrant clusters of beautiful flowers. They are easy to care for and add a fun vacation vibe to the garden and potted plant collection. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss as she tells about stunning varieties that look and smell amazing.
Using dahlias in the back of the border is a great way to add height, structure, and gorgeous blooms from summer through frost. Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss to explore some of the tallest varieties that are perfect for the task.
Using dahlias in the front of the border is visually striking and dramatic. It's important to choose the right varieties for their height in order to make the most of this prime garden location. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss will explore some beautiful options for your dahlia border.
The days are growing longer, and that can only mean one thing: the summer solstice is approaching. The beginning of summer is a tough time to plant in some climates, but there are lots of things you can grow that love the hot, sunny weather. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss for some crops you can plant on the longest day of the year.
Herbs are major players in the culinary world, and they can also be incredible assets in the ornamental garden. Aromatic and attractive to pollinators, these beautiful plants make the kitchen garden a thing of beauty and blend seamlessly into your ornamental flower beds.
Edimental is a fun word that refers to plants that are both beautiful, or ornamental, and also edible! From veggies to flowers, join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about some plants you can grow to eat and to enjoy looking at.
Dahlias are total show-offs in the garden, and they're even more floriferous with the proper fertilizing routine. Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss for tips on feeding those dahlias for the biggest, boldest blooms of the year!
Dahlias bloom spectacularly, and when they don't, it's a major disappointment. There are several reasons why your plants may be underperforming. Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss to talk about why those blooms aren't booming this summer.
Overgrown dahlia plants can become problematic in the garden. If not properly managed, it can lead to issues like weak stems, fewer blooms, or even disease. Cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss offers some tips on controlling the size of your plants for optimal health and blooming potential.
If you love watermelons but you're concerned about having enough space for the vines to spread out, you can grow equally delicious mini varieties. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about some compact options for your smaller space garden.
Tasty and aromatic, basil makes a great companion for many plants in the garden. There are a few plants that don't make ideal neighbors, though. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about plants that don't make good companions for your basil.