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Fruit. Growing a papaya tree is a simple matter. If you plant papaya seeds now from store-bought fruit, you will probably see ...
I wrote recently about pollinator-friendly plants and, in response, an email from Susan Savolainen, who gardens in Banning, ...
Giant groundsels are rare plants that grow up to 30 feet (9 meters) tall. They are endemic to the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro ...
Nectar plants give butterfly gardens a powerful boost. But they’re not the only key to drawing pretty pollinators to your ...
Even though we might wilt in Florida's summer heat, many plants won't. Here are some plant recommendations for your yard.
Citrus sold in grocery stores are just a small fraction of the varieties that can be grown in your own yard. From grapefruit ...
Summer opens clear, bright and twittering on the Gunflint Trail. It is a perfect morning: sunny with a cool breeze; birds ...
Trees offer mental health benefits. In cities, this may depend on the trees being healthy. Charleston's public trees are in ...
Invasive plants are evil and have features that make it so that if you try to dig them out, you’re actually making it worse.