Orchids can be picky about their exposure conditions. Too little, and they won't flower, but too much can leave behind serious leaf damage. Join orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss to talk about signs that your plant may be getting too much sun.
Is your orchid carrying some dead weight, and you're not sure if you should leave it alone or do some trimming? In this article, orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss talks about dead orchid leaves and what you should do about them.
A moon garden has its glow-up in the darker part of the day, but the light of that famous celestial body. If you're a houseplant lover and a night owl, an indoor moon garden is the perfect project! Here are some of our favorite night-bloomers that you can grow in your in-home moon garden.
If your orchid is suffering, don't be too hard on yourself. These epiphytes can be a bit fussy about their care and environment. Join orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss to talk about some factors that could contribute to your orchid's failing health.
Plants and their flowers have come to symbolize many things over the centuries. From wealth and health to sympathy and bereavement, there is a plant for nearly every occasion. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about some plants that have come to represent good fortune and luck.
Palm trees add tropical energy to your space, and potting them makes them great for anyone, including those living in cold climates. Florida gardener Melissa Strauss talks about how and when to fertilize them to keep those vacation vibes strong.
Palm trees are easy to care for and add beautiful, tropical vibes to the garden landscape. Most of them aren't built for freezing weather, but there are a few that will reasonably withstand the cold. Florida gardener Melissa Strauss discusses some of the most cold-tolerant palms you can plant in your yard.
Different types of plants need different amounts of moisture. Overwatering some of them can lead to a disaster! Houseplant enthusiast Melissa Strauss has an important list of houseplants to water sparingly so you can avoid a bad case of root rot.
Winter weather doesn't mean you have to toss your annuals and replace them all in the spring. You can propagate many of these plants over the winter with cuttings. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some annuals you can keep coming back with propagation.
Bears aren't the only ones that hibernate during the colder months. Many of your plants do as well, even the ones you might not expect. Join houseplant enthusiast Melissa Strauss to talk about some indoor plants that can handle the dark days of winter like a champion.
A polar vortex had us feeling the winter here in the South, but with the coldest days behind us, it’s time to look toward spring gardening. North Florida gardener Melissa Strauss shares some tasty vegetables you can get started on now in your Southern garden.
Winter sowing is a great way to get a head start on your spring garden. Raised beds can make it even easier to head into the growing season with a thriving garden. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some plants you can start now for blooming beds in a few short months.