James Wong had always dismissed the idea aspirin was beneficial to plants. But digging into the science brought some ...

While encouraging air plants to produce more pups is largely about providing the right light, water, and care, there are a ...

SNOW PEA PICKIN': Pick snow peas in the vegetable garden frequently. Ideally, the pods should be harvested when flat before ...

Self-seeding plants make gardening easier by naturally dropping seeds and growing new plants without much effort. These ...

Malagasy people have been using Madagascar’s unique native plants for food, medicine and handcrafts for thousands of years.

Late winter is an excellent time to get your hands in the soil and start sowing seeds for a vibrant spring garden. A flower ...

When choosing colors for a flower bed, consider the colors of blooming trees, shrubs, ground covers and vines that will live ...

As the warmer weather becomes a breeding ground for all kinds of leaf-destroying bugs, plant-owners should be warned to make ...

When you're new to the plant game, though, it can feel overwhelming when people talk about things like "indirect light" or an "internode." Internodes are the areas between the nodes (more on nodes ...

Poinsettias, or botanically speaking, Euphorbia pulcherrima, grow best outdoors in temperate climates. They come from Central ...

Many people can find pruning an intimidating task but cutting back roses is quite easy, as long as you know the correct time ...

Do you have a yard with a shady area and are unsure what to plant? This perennial flower thrives in the shade and will reward ...