David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Big-leaf houseplants bring drama, elegance, and a touch of the tropics into your living space. With their oversized leaves and bold appearances, they serve as statement pieces while improving air ...

Fiddle leaf figs can be tricky, but they look stunning with their fiddle-shaped leaves, which can be pruned and styled in a number of ways. These grow into full-sized trees. However, when grown ...

What: Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus “Cabaret,” a type of variegated maiden grass, is noted for its wide green leaves with a creamy, irregular midrib that forms a substantial, arching clump. The ...

Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. There are two varieties of umbrella ...

An herb garden is a great way to bring color to your garden and fresh herbs to your table. This type of garden can be grown ...

Bacteria living on and in leaves and roots influence many aspects of plant health, so the extent of a plant’s genetic control over its microbiota is of great interest to crop breeders and evolutionary ...