On a bitterly cold winter morning inside Kyiv’s M.M. Gryshko National Botanical Garden, scientist Liudmyla Buyun checks a thermometer mounted against the glass wall of a greenhouse. She pauses, notes ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Check the weather forecast. Are the temperatures dropping? Is frost expected in your area? If the answer is "yes," then you must work fast to ...

As the sun gets stronger, many shrubs, trees and especially vines can grow at a rapid pace. This makes vines great for covering unsightly fences like concrete or chain link. Good fences and hedges ...

Scientists found a tropical vine that changed its flowers without losing its pollinators, revealing a more flexible path to plant evolution.

Not all of us have a green thumb, so when fully grown plants full of luscious leaves are available for purchase for a great ...

Dreaming of a beach vacation? My guess is you’re picturing a palm tree. Fantasizing about life on a remote island? You’re probably envisioning a walk among birds of paradise, cannas and bananas.

Tropical plants are known for their lush green foliage. However, there are a few species that stand out for their fiery red leaves! The distinct foliage comes in all shades of red and displays its ...

TIME FOR SUNDAY GARDENER. I’M HERE AT VALLEY VIEW FARMS, AND YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED TO KNOW THAT MANY OF YOUR HOUSEPLANTS ARE ACTUALLY TROPICALS. IF YOU HAD THEM OUTSIDE, YOU SHOULD HAVE BROUGHT THEM ...

Jade plant (crassula ovata) is a trustworthy succulent that requires very little water or attention. Chinese evergreen ...

This will be my last column until sometime in November. We will be traveling in Europe and maybe North Africa for a change of scenery and to see how folks are getting along there. Meanwhile, let’s ...