Hibiscuses are among the many wonderful shrubs you can plant in October. The warm soil and cool air are ideal for establishing these beauties quickly. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to look at some of our favorite varieties for your garden.
Leaving the garden a little wild is becoming quite trendy. That cottage garden, wildflower meadow aesthetic has some excellent benefits to the environment and the gardener's workload. Beekeeper and pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss shares some perennials you should leave standing this winter.
October marks a winding down for many plants in the garden. As plants begin their journey into dormancy, it's prime time for getting some important garden chores done. Here is a checklist of essential chores to accomplish this month.
Fall is a great time of year for planting. Many vegetables love some cool weather, and other plants thrive in the conditions that fall provides. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to find out what you can add to your garden in October.
Sweet-smelling and beautiful, phlox is a versatile perennial that delivers plenty of blooms in the garden. Convincing your phlox to bloom again is a simple process that any gardener can handle. Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss to find out how.
Espalier fruit trees are a beautiful and unique way to grow fruits in small spaces. They do require quite a bit of maintenance, and that includes caring for them in the fall. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss for tips on caring for your espalier fruit trees in the fall.
Growing garlic is a straightforward and rewarding project in the garden. This cool-weather crop is easy to grow and stores for a long time. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some tips to share for preparing your soil for growing garlic.
Stunning, tropical bromeliads make excellent houseplants. With their waxy foliage and bold, colorful bracts, they always make a statement. Florida gardener Melissa Strauss has some tips on caring for your potted bromeliad.
Sweet, juicy Bartlett pears are darlings of the fall harvest season. They are delicious, nutritious, and rewarding to grow. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about growing your own!
With bold flavor and excellent cold hardiness, 'Concord' grapes are an American favorite. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for information on growing and caring for your own concord grape plant.
Is your cauliflower looking a little worse for wear? People aren't the only ones that like to eat this brassica; many insects do, too. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss how to identify and treat common cauliflower pests.
Autumn in the garden is pumpkin time, and we are ready! Pumpkins and other squash are not immune to pests. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses common pumpkin pests and how you can get rid of them.