I think plants make great gifts any time of year, but especially in the winter. I find that flowers provide a welcome respite from the drabness of winter. Flowering plants such as azalea ...

While we’re all anticipating spring, it’s still only February. Outside, we can see our plants resting over winter, but just because they are dormant doesn’t mean they haven’t been doing ...

THIS YEAR’S Great Plant Picks theme will have you dreaming about a lively year-round pollinator paradise filled with bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Miller Garden executive director Richie ...

One such need is watering, which can be a bit of a balancing act. As plants slow down their growth in winter, it's best to cut back on watering until spring arrives. Kate Lindley, product manager ...

Nicole M. A: I’m happy your geraniums are doing well. The goal is to have geranium plants just the right size and in prime condition by mid-May to go back outdoors in pots and planters.

Forecasters said the snow that fell in the Mid-Atlantic Tuesday was dry and fluffy to the north of Washington, D.C., but heavier and wetter to the south. Why is this? Air temperature is the ...

Washing your car during winter may seem pointless because of all the ice, sleet, and snow that’s still falling outside, but it’s actually pretty necessary. Below, we break down why it’s ...

The acid growth theory states that the auxin-induced acidification of plant cell walls causes their expansion. A model now suggests that excessive acidification leads to growth inhibition ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Poinsettias range in size from having large, 12 inch flowers, to being a small accent plant to top a bookcase or corner table. Although the typical color of poinsettia is red, there are many ...

Thanks to the return of the new bohemian movement, some of the best winter dresses also have trend-forward appeal. You’ll find boho-chic dresses like dark floral frocks from Ulla Johnson and ...