If you live in a climate with a short growing season, it can be hard to find plants that grow fast enough to enjoy. The first frost comes all too soon. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses 21 flowers that work perfectly in short growing season climates.
So, you’ve decided to plant a flower garden and aren’t sure exactly where to start. We can help with that! In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some valuable tips for starting a thriving flower garden.
For stunning, wine-colored blooms in the spring garden, Beaujolais sweet peas are simply divine. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares what you need to know to grow and care for these richly-hued beauties in your garden.
If you are looking for a bright and cheerful addition to the pollinator garden, butterfly flower is a great option. Pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss covers all you need to know to grow this wonderful plant in your garden.
Are you building a garden and want to add elements of vintage charm and nostalgia to your flowerbeds? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares 17 flowers with beauty and rich history for a vintage vibe.
If you are looking to add a ton of color to your garden this year, annuals are perfect for the task. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares 31 flowering annuals to spruce up the garden this year.
Maidenhair Ferns add a touch of whimsical enchantment to the shade garden and make excellent houseplants. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss explains everything you need to know to get started growing these pretty plants.
If you’re looking for a low-maintenance groundcover that will cut down on mowing and smells great, creeping thyme is perfect. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss will tell you how to replace your lawn with an aromatic herb that pollinators love, too!
We simply love sweet peas, both in the garden and in floral arrangements. Here are 29 of the prettiest and best-smelling sweet pea varieties perfect for any garden.
Rock gardens are a wonderful way to add visual interest to your yard without creating too much work for yourself. In this article, Melissa Strauss shares some of her favorite trailing plants that look wonderful in the rock garden.
A garden full of native wildflowers is a beautiful sight with benefits for the gardener and the ecosystem. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares 27 gorgeous native wildflowers for California gardens.
If you have a limited amount of real estate but want to design a garden with unlimited impact, we have some great ideas for you to create a beautiful garden that will suit your space perfectly. Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares 19 design ideas that are perfect for creating a beautiful garden in a small space.