Selecting flowers for the cutting garden is fun and exciting. There are endless options! Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss for some incredible focal point flowers for your floral arrangements.
Tulips are among the most popular spring flowers in the garden and floristry. Learn how and when to cut them for the longest-lasting blooms. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss explains how to extend your tulips' vase life.
If your dahlia tubers need separating this season, we've got you covered. Cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss walks you through dividing those roots for more beautiful dahlias this year.
Few spring-blooming trees can live up to the spectacular flowering cherry. They provide three seasons of beauty to the landscape. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss talks about some of the most beautiful varieties.
Bamboo can be both beautiful and extremely aggressive in its growth habits. It makes a beautiful screen but at what cost to the rest of your yard? In this article, Florida gardener Melissa Strauss discusses some attractive alternatives to bamboo that provide privacy and won't take over the entire landscape.
Pollinators are a vital part of a thriving garden ecosystem, but their populations are dwindling. More and more often, the plants we buy from nurseries have undergone treatment with chemicals that harm these helpers. Beekeeper Melissa Strauss explains how you can foster a more bee-friendly environment in your yard to help preserve the valuable populations and keep your flowers blooming and vegetables producing.
Hummingbirds are such charming little creatures, and we love to see them in the pollinator garden. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares the seeds you can sow in April to have the hummingbirds visiting your yard all summer.
It can be frustrating to put time and effort into the garden and then have disappointing results. When tulips fail to bloom, there are several factors to explore. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to uncover some common reasons why your spring beauties aren't living up to their potential.
April is here, and it's time to get back in the garden. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for some great plants to grow from seeds this month. These are easy to grow, so you'll have that garden blooming in no time!
Spring is in full swing, and we are happy to have our hands back in the dirt. April is perfect for flower planting, so grab your shovel, and let's talk about some flowers that are perfect for planting this month. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some wonderful April flowers to share!
Your Easter table is a great place to give center stage to some of spring's finest florals. Whether you do brunch, lunch, or dinner, join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss to create a stunning and memorable centerpiece.
Ranunculi are unique and beautiful spring bloomers that make excellent cut flowers and look wonderful in the garden. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss how to plant and tend to these tender perennials.