17 Showstopping Tulip Varieties to Plant Now
Fall is perfect for planting tulips, and we have some major showstoppers to share with you. These are not your average varieties. Check out these amazing tulips with gardening expert Melissa Strauss.
11 Creepy Carnivorous Plants for Your Halloween Garden
Is a ghastly greenhouse in the plans for your Halloween decor this year? Add a touch of the macabre to your houseplant collection with a carnivorous plant. Melissa Strauss did the scary work to find the most gruesome greenery to shock and delight!
Which Trees Have The Best Fall Leaves? Our Top Picks
If you’ve noticed gorgeous fall foliage lately and want to bring some to your landscape, we have just the thing. Here are 15 trees with the most spectacular fall foliage around. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss in learning more about these trees that flaunt such vivid autumn leaves!
Plant These 15 Bulbs in October for a Beautiful Spring Garden
If you're looking forward to a stunning garden in early spring, October is just right for planting beautiful spring-blooming bulbs. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to dig up some of the prettiest blooming bulbs around!
13 Plants You Should Prune in the Fall, and 13 You Should Leave For Spring
Are you anxious to do some cleaning up in the garden? Before you pull out those pruning shears, let's talk about which you should go ahead with and which should wait for spring. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss tells you which to prune and what factors influence the decision.
15 Hardy Perennial Bulbs You Can Plant Now
Are you itching to get a head start on your spring garden before winter rolls in? Fall is a great time to plant many spring-blooming bulbs. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares 15 gorgeous, cold, hardy bulbs that you can plant right now!
How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Peony Tulips
Tulips' beauty and carefree nature have made them popular for gardeners who want to dress up their spring garden. Peony tulips are especially beautiful and fragrant, too! In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss walks through what you need to know to grow and care for these wonderful spring bloomers.
Maximalist Gardening: 13 Plants and Tips To Match Your Aesthetic
Maximalism is the new minimalism, and this design style creates magic in the garden. If you have an affinity for nostalgia, self-expression, and eclecticism in your aesthetic, you will love this style of gardening. Join maximalist and gardener Melissa Strauss, who has some tips on how to translate your maximalist aesthetic into the garden.
23 Unusual Flower Bulbs to Plant This Season
It's time to roll up your sleeves and start your fall bulb planting. This year, why not try some new and interesting varieties? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some unique and beautiful bulbs to share for autumn planting.
Why Fall is the Best Time to Sow Native Plant Seeds
Native plants are all the rage, and we couldn't be happier! They are easy to care for and provide food for valuable pollinator populations. Join beekeeper Melissa Strauss to discuss why fall is the ideal time to sow native seeds in your garden.
How Often do Orchids Bloom? When to Expect Orchid Flowers
If you've been patiently waiting for your orchid to bloom and want to know what to expect, we've got the details. Join orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss in uncovering when your plant should flower and a few tips to help the situation along.
How to Give Your Fall Garden a Makeover in 9 Easy Steps
Fall brings us together for holidays, social functions, and celebrations. Now is the perfect time to get your garden looking beautiful and festive for the season. Join home gardener Melissa Strauss with some tips to take your space from summer fried to fall fabulous!