Orchids make beautiful and thoughtful gifts, but some can be very laborious to maintain. Orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss shares some types of orchids that make great gifts for everyone, from novice to expert.
Orchids are beautiful and fascinating with their waxy leaves, exotic blooms, and unique growth habits. Join orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss to discuss how to care for a Christmas star orchid, a species with a special pollinator relationship.
Phalaenopsis orchids thrive in our homes, but it’s not always easy to know exactly what they need if they aren’t blooming. A lack of blooms likely relates to a few primary growing requirements, which differ from many other indoor plants. Explore how to get your moth orchid to bloom—and even rebloom—with garden professional Katherine Rowe.
If the poinsettia you brought home is looking a bit unhappy, you might need to make some changes to its environment. Here are some common mistakes made in caring for these holiday favorites.
Are you watching your poinsettia lose its beautiful foliage? There are a few common causes of this alarming sight. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum breaks down the possible reasons your poinsettia is dropping its leaves.
Moth orchids are among the easiest species to care for. They make beautiful houseplants, and their long-lasting flowers are lovely and reliable. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about some things you should avoid when caring for your moth orchid this season.
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need frost-free weather to sow seeds. Many seeds actually require cold exposure to germinate! Join garden expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey to learn about eleven flowers that you can plant on top of snow.
Are you looking to grow colorful novelty poinsettias this winter? In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum takes you through the most unexpected poinsettia varieties to try this season. From multicolor beauties to adorable rarities, these lesser-known poinsettias will add endless style to your indoor spaces.
Orchids are bred and hybridized to be exotic, long-blooming houseplants, but sometimes they are finicky. We may fall behind on meeting specific needs and find ourselves with a declining beauty that needs a fresh start. Explore the potential of bringing an orchid back to health with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Douglas asters erupt into bloom from late summer through autumn. Their purple petals and yellow centers decorate landscapes throughout western North America. Why not add them to your garden? Learn how to best care for these wildflowers alongside native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.
Chrysanthemums, full of glory in autumnal tones, benefit from easy deadheading for a lasting show of color. With gardening expert Katherine Rowe, explore the benefits and basics of removing faded blooms to extend flowering and develop strong roots for in-ground selections.
As roses prepare to enter winter dormancy, it isn’t necessarily the time for drastic pruning. But strategic nipping and tucking are essential to best rose health over the winter and in the long run. Explore how preventative pruning contributes to winterizing roses with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.