If you've decided to grow garlic but aren't sure how much to plant, we can help! Read on to find out how much garlic one clove produces. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss can help you determine how many cloves you should grow based on the number of people you want to feed.
Garlic is a staple in the kitchen, and it should be in the vegetable garden, too! Have you ever wondered if you can grow your own from the bulbs you buy at the local shop? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has the answers to this question.
Are you finding spots on the leaves of your beloved hydrangeas? Don't despair! Gardening expert Melissa Strauss will help you to diagnose and treat those spots, to have your shrub back in peak condition soon.
Do you want to extend the vase life of your cut flowers from the garden? Cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss discusses which flowers you should cut in the bud stage, or before they open fully. Cutting these blooms before they open will significantly extend their vase life
August is one of the hottest months of the year in most places, so it can be difficult to go out and enjoy the garden. But those crisp, cool days of autumn are right around the corner, perfect for alfresco dining. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss in planting some beautiful, fall-blooming flowers this August!
When you hear that a particular plant is rare, does it pique your interest, or do you move on to the next best thing? If rare flowers make your pulse quicken, Melissa Strauss has 31 exciting plants for you to read about.
Tasty, tropical guava is a farmer’s market favorite in warm climate zones. Learn how to grow this treat of a tree with Florida gardener Melissa Strauss.
Leaves come in many shapes and sizes, but charming heart-shaped leaves are some of our favorites. Fortunately, this is a common leaf shape. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some of her favorite houseplants with these lovely, shapely leaves.
Do you have a shaded yard where turf grass doesn’t grow well? Consider planting a moss lawn as a low-maintenance, sustainable alternative to a traditional grass lawn. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss covers the basics, benefits, and drawbacks.
Are you looking for ways to make your houseplant collection more colorful? There aren't many plants that flower indoors, but there are many that have colorful foliage. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some beautiful plants with red foliage that you can grow indoors.
Do you want a tree or shrub that has the look of an arborvitae but without the many issues these plants can have? Several options may fit your landscape. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss offers alternatives to arborvitae that will look beautiful with fewer vulnerabilities
You're not alone if you're struggling with pests on your hollyhocks. These stunning members of the Mallow family tend to be targets of quite a few common garden insects. Join gardening enthusiast Melissa Strauss in uncovering who the culprits are and how to deal with them.