Hibiscus is in the Malvaceae family of tropical plants and is known worldwide as the poster plant for tropical islands. You can hardly see an advertisement about an island getaway that does not ...

Time lapse of growing a sunflower seed to blooming. The dwarf sunspot variety was chosen and sown into soil. The seed quickly sprouted and turned into a young plant. Flower bud appeared around the ...

These petite shrubs are perfect for pots and patio gardens. Think small with the top picks for dwarf container shrubs.

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Martin specifically recommends the dwarf fig Ficus carica ‘Fignomenal’ as her top pick for growing in pots. This pint-sized ...

Winter doesn’t mean your garden has to look bare and lifeless. While most plants hunker down for the cold season, certain ...

It has been found that butterflies and bees are more strongly attracted to gardens with a greater diversity of pollen-rich ...

Q. I’ve “downsized” into a condo, where I’ll be gardening on a large deck. I need information on what I can grow in ...

Many plants—including perennial shrubs, bushes, and trees—should be pruned in late winter to ensure they’re healthy and able ...

A practical guide to blending fruits, vegetables, and herbs with ornamental plants in Indian gardens to boost freshness, ...

Years ago, tropical plants were considered exotic and often were so expensive the average person was not able to afford many ...

As you face the long winter months ahead, does your garden provide something “fab” to look at or does it have the winter ...