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Melissa Strauss

Melissa is a writer, hobby gardener, beekeeper and homemaker. She can be found working in her extensive pollinator garden, trolling the local nurseries for unique plant specimens, and tending to the many fruit-bearing plants on her property. Melissa hopes to inspire other gardeners to delve into the rich and fulfilling world of pollinator gardening.

Vibrant yellow Grandiflora Roses bloom, their petals unfurling in delicate layers under the sun's warm embrace. Surrounding the roses, deep green leaves stand out with their glossy texture, providing a lush backdrop for the cheerful blossoms to shine against.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Grandiflora Roses

Roses are red, white, pink, blue, and purple, too! These most popular of flowers are among the most fragrant and widely admired in the world. Gardeners and florists alike understand the allure and attraction of these wonderful blooms. In this article, rose enthusiast Melissa Strauss tells you all about growing and caring for grandiflora roses!

Mother's day roses. Close-up of Sister Emmanuelle rose flower against a blurred background. Its flower is characterized by velvety, double petals of delicate pink shades. The petals surround golden yellow stamens in the center of the flower.

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19 Gorgeous Garden Roses to Plant This Mother’s Day

Flowers make a wonderful Mother’s Day gift for the special moms and mother figures in our lives. Rather than a bouquet, why not give Mom a gift that will provide many seasons of joy and beauty? Cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss introduces 19 wonderful rose bushes for the special lady in your life!

Vivid red salvia flowers bask in the warm sunlight, showcasing nature's vibrant palette. Below, the verdant green leaves offer a serene sanctuary, a testament to the wonders of the natural world.

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21 Native Wildflowers For Florida Gardens

If you’re a Florida gardener looking for native plants to add to your wildflower garden, we’ve got you covered. In this article, Florida gardener Melissa Strauss shares 21 great flowering natives to plant in your Florida garden.