To use eggshells for plants as a nutrient boost, just crumbling them up isn't enough, according to a plant care expert.While ...

Tropical trees like plumeria do not thrive in most parts of the United States because they require hot and humid conditions.

It can take several months, including a period of dormancy, before the bulb has enough energy to produce another flower.

The caladiums are nearing their end, so it's time to gather the bulbs. Across the front of my house, I have azaleas and ...

A new study by researchers at the University of Sussex and Rothamsted Research published on Jan. 20 in npj Biodiversity has ...

This week's column addresses when to pinch back annual and perennial flowers, characteristics of a good potting mix and caring for indoor azaleas.

• Before the heat and dry air of spring and summer, update your irrigation system to in-line drip, flexible tubing with ...

There's a lot of confusion over whether plant food is the same thing as fertilizer. Is there a difference? Let's find out.

Clivias thrive in well-draining soil that maintains some moisture without getting soggy. A blend of two parts peat moss or ...

Azaleas are hardy here, and so are likely to survive the recent freeze. Wait until spring, when new growth emerges, to prune ...

Limp, wilted plants. This can be caused by overwatering, poor drainage or root rot. Violets prefer evenly moist but not soggy ...

(Jessica Damiano via AP) This September, 2024, image provided by Jessica Damiano shows a plants growing in a container. Damiano recommends first-time gardeners start small, such as with potted plants, ...