Lightning strikes may kill hundreds of millions of trees every year, but one tropical tree has evolved to benefit from the ...

On average, each lightning hit destroyed over 2.4 tons (2 metric tons) of adjacent tree biomass and approximately 80 percent of the lianas (parasitic vines) that plagued the tonka bean canopy. As per ...

If, like me, you live in a cooler region, you might think that growing mandevilla is out of the realm of the possible. After ...

Most houseplants are tropical plants that require the warm, somewhat humid conditions of their natural habitat. So why not ...

“We call it ‘The Barn,’ keeping with our farmer’s market theme,” said VRG Manager Lindsey Curé. “The Barn brings 3,600 feet of a modern farmhouse feel, sprouting with new product lines and energy.

When plants are moved back inside in the fall, some varieties drop their leaves, says Miller. This is a response to a sudden ...

If your home has low humidity, then you can't have just any houseplant. These nontropical plants are perfectly suited for the ...

Spring is the best time to plant many bulbs for summer and fall flowers. Plant these flower bulbs in spring for many months ...

Don Kinzler writes: "We can help our wintered plants prepare for another outdoor growing season with a few simple tips." ...

Philadelphia-area gardeners may turn to tropical plants as dramatic additions to their home gardens. The prime time to plant ...