Orchids comprise a great number of genera and an enormous number of species. With such a wide range available, it's nice to know what you're looking at and how that affects its care. Orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss examines three popular genera and describes how to tell them apart and how to care for them.
Orchids make great houseplants, but they're not without their issues. When something looks amiss, like brown stems, it can be distressing if you don't know the cause. Orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss goes over the potential causes, and how you should deal with brown orchid stems.
Winter sowing is a cheap way to start seeds. All you need to start are some old milk jugs, some soil, and wildflower seeds. These 13 species are perfect for winter sowing since they require cold stratification to germinate. Start them in February for early spring blooms!
Early spring is tree planting season, and we are getting ready to add some of our favorites to the garden. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss when you should water those new trees and how much they need.
Hellebores bring lovely late winter blooms and handsome foliage worthy of mass planting in optimal garden locations. If your beauty isn’t blooming, there are a few key cultural conditions to explore and adjust for future color. Garden expert Katherine Rowe examines the primary reasons for a lack of hellebore blooms and how to revive the (mostly) carefree perennials.
In mid to late winter, we cross our fingers that our bare trees and shrubs endured the seasonal extremes and any late cold blasts, merely resting before spring’s warming conditions. During this quiet time in the landscape, it can be difficult to discern a dormant plant from a dead one. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores visual and physical cues to hone in on the viability of your dormant tree or shrub.
Plants are the perfect Valentine’s Day gift! Whether for your family member, friend, or lover, they add year-round charm indoors and outside. Leaf through one of these 15 plants and select the best one for your special someone. Or, practice self-love and bring one home for yourself!
Zinnias are a summer blooming favorite that couldn't be easier to grow. If you're wondering whether you can winter sow these cheerful flowers, follow along as gardening expert Melissa Strauss explores the idea.
Poppies give an early welcome to spring in beautiful style. Their saucers of papery petals bring a sweep of color in hues from crimson to purple to champagne. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe shows how to winter sow poppies in a simple process for a successful round of cheery blooms.
Gifting a unique plant for Valentine’s Day is a thoughtful, playful, and lasting way to celebrate those we love. With dreamy blooms, exciting foliage, enchanting fragrances, and good vigor, handpicked selections are sure to delight. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores unexpected Valentine plants for inspiration.
February is an excellent time to start planning and planting your spring cutting garden. It's prime seed starting time, and we want our seedlings to be strong when it's time to go in the ground! Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss to see what seeds we are planting this month.
It's hard to contain our excitement for dahlia season! If you want to know when and how you can get an early start, read on. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has the lowdown on jumpstarting your tubers.