Memorial Day is a nice time to spend in reflection and gratitude for the freedom to spend our time in the ways that we enjoy. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for some projects you can do this holiday to take the garden from spring to summer seamlessly.
If you’re having issues with your tomato plants this year, we can help! Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss some potential stressors and how you can fix them in time for a bountiful harvest.
Thinning apple trees is an important part of growing healthy trees with big, juicy fruits. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to walk through the process of thinning your apple trees this season.
If your potted plants could talk, most of them would be asking to spend some time outside in the warmth and humidity of summer. Join houseplant enthusiast Melissa Strauss for some tips on making the transition.
Dressing up the garden for Memorial Day can be a beautiful tribute to those who dedicated their lives to our country. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some traditional flowers to plant for the holiday, and the reasons why these flowers show up for the occasion.
If you love sunflowers, but lament their short lifespan, you'll love 'Tuscan Sun' Heliopsis. This sweet and sunny perennial brings happiness and cheer to the summer garden. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss goes over the planting and care of your perennial sunflowers.
Eggshells have some great uses in the garden, but there may be some misconceptions out there about how and when they are useful. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss some mistakes that you can avoid when using eggshells in your flower beds.
Are you growing cucumbers this season? So are we, and we know how important it is to give our cukes good neighbors. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss talks about what you shouldn't plant near your cucumbers.
Sometimes hoyas need a little help to make them bloom. If you have one of these interesting plants, there are things you can do to facilitate the flowering process. Houseplant enthusiast Melissa Strauss shares some valuable tips.
Summer brings tons of life to the garden, and it also brings hurricane season, which can be difficult to contend with. Florida gardener Melissa Strauss shares some tips on prepping your garden to withstand damage from a severe storm.
If you love camellias and want a summer bloomer, Japanese stewartia might be just what you're looking for. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to learn about this beautiful blooming tree nicknamed the false camellia.
Potatoes, like many root vegetables, can be difficult to keep an eye on. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss some of the common diseases that affect them, and how to identify and treat them to save your crop.