Delphiniums are graceful, beautiful, and impressive plants that look incredible in the cottage garden and beyond. They come in several colors, but blue is the classic, tried-and-true shade for these pretty perennials. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to admire some of the loveliest hues, from cobalt to sky.
Lily magnolias are gorgeous shrubs and small trees that produce some of the prettiest flowers of spring. If you're thinking about planting one, read ahead as gardening expert Melissa Strauss gives the details on how to grow and care for these wonderful plants.
Coneflowers are great pollinator-attractant plants native to much of the Eastern and Central United States. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for seven easy steps to grow them from seeds.
Brilliant and beautiful, clivia plants make excellent potted plants and grow wonderfully in tropical and subtropical climates. In this article, Florida gardener Melissa Strauss discusses how to grow and care for these perennial evergreens.
Sweet snapdragons are a childhood favorite and a stunning addition to the cutting garden. Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss to learn how to plant and care for these plants from seed to bloom.
Deciduous magnolias may not be as well known as their evergreen cousins, but they are no less beautiful. Star magnolia is a stunning tree that falls into this group. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about planting and caring for your own star magnolia.
Hardy hibiscus shrubs are beautiful garden and landscape elements. The 'Luna' cultivar has some of the biggest and loveliest flowers around. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to learn how to grow this lovely hibiscus in your garden.
With the price of produce always on the rise, your grocery bill can feel like it's skyrocketing. Growing your own food is a great way to get the freshest, tastiest produce while cutting down your food budget. Vegetable gardener Melissa Strauss has some tasty veggies that you can grow in your garden to lower your grocery costs.
If you need more sweet and delicious fruit in your life, berry bushes are a fast way to make that happen. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some spring-planted shrubs that produce the sweetest, juiciest fruits around!
Irish heath is a gorgeous ground cover with stunning flowers that turn your yard into a pollinator's dream. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to learn how to grow this charming evergreen.
When it comes to spectacular cut flowers, peonies have few rivals. If you like to find the most unusual varieties to grow, here are some of the most striking cultivars for your cutting garden and landscape.
Are you wondering what gorgeous peonies you should plant for stunning cut flowers? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has a list of the most wonderful peonies for the cutting garden!