Camellias can brighten up the gloomiest winter day and dress up a dining room table for holiday dinners. These lovely evergreen shrubs have some rules to follow when it comes to pruning to maximize their flowering potential. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to learn how to prune your camellia for maximum health and flowering potential.
Camellias are famous for their beautiful blooms and glossy, evergreen foliage. If you've been looking forward to those gorgeous winter flowers, but they aren't showing up, there could be an underlying issue. Florida gardener Melissa Strauss has some tips for making sure that your camellia blooms next year.
Sasanquas are the earliest of the beautiful cool weather blooming camellias. With their extra-long blooming season, these beautiful shrubs light up the fall and winter garden. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss in discussing how these shrubs are unique and how you can grow one in your garden.
Keeping up with the humidity needs of orchids and other tropical plants indoors can be difficult. Fortunately, there are plenty of plants that thrive in drier environments. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses some wonderful houseplants that won't mind dry air at all!
Cooler weather has us thinking about sweet peas and their delightful fragrance. Sweet peas are a great addition to the garden whether you sow them in the fall or spring. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss will walk you through planting and tending to these blooming beauties.
As one of the most fragrant flowers in the spring garden, hyacinths are an excellent addition to the bulb bed or cutting garden. Their lovely scent can fill a room, and their soft colors are perfect in spring arrangements. Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss to have a look at some wonderful, fragrant varieties.
When it comes to houseplants, some are easy to care for, and others—well, not so much. If you're just getting started on your houseplant journey, congratulations! In this article, houseplant enthusiast Melissa Strauss will talk about some plants that you might want to hold off on for a while.
It's time to grab your basket and head out to harvest your cool-season crops. As the cold weather approaches, here are nine crops that you can finish or begin harvesting in November.
Before you wait in long lines for your Black Friday deals, consider staying away from the madness. We have some excellent Black Friday deals and tons of great gifts for the plant lover on your list. Check out these great deals, plus some of our favorite garden gear!
Newly planted fruit trees need a bit of extra care going into their first winter. They can be more susceptible to frost damage than more established specimens. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss ways you can prepare your tree for the cold months ahead.
Are you toying with the idea of planting roses this fall but aren’t sure if it’s the right decision? Fall is a great time to plant roses! In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss explores the benefits of fall planting.
The holidays are just around the corner, and gift-giving is on our minds. We have some great ideas if you have an indoor gardener to find a gift for. Check out these great gifts for the houseplant enthusiast in your life!