Aloe vera is one of the easiest succulents to grow as a houseplant because it's very adaptable to indoors conditions. However ...

Named for its abundant glossy fiddle-shaped leaves, this towering beauty brings a tropical flair to any interior scheme ...

University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers have discovered where an important photoreceptor acts within plant stems, and the ...

Growing your favorite grocery store apple may seem like the perfect way to save money and get a bountiful harvest, but there ...

A plant enthusiast has shared her secrets to make sure a peace lily will "always" bloom in the summer - and it's all to do ...

Not every animal gets the spotlight, but that doesn’t make them any less important. These underrated creatures are crucial ...

▪ Plant asparagus roots. These are long-term vegetables that are sold in early January as dormant 2-year-old roots. Buy ...

A great way to beat the cold weather we have seen this week is to start working on this year’s garden. This is the perfect time to start some of your summertime seedlings. These will be slow ...

I have seen poinsettias growing outdoors as far north as Granada Hills but they were always planted against a wall.

Stress may cause an African violet to stop blooming. Keep your plant as healthy as possible so it will have the energy it ...

The ground on Mars is full of nitrogen, a vital component for planet life, raising hopes that it might be more hospitable ...

This letter is in response to “Rising criticism of State Forest cutting plan” (Dec. 27). It’s clear-cut frivolous government spending. I’m very wary of the clear-cutting of the white pines in the ...