"People bring things into their homes that promise peace, tranquility and security." Whether it be lots of cosy cushions, fluffy rugs, solid wood furniture or opulent greenery, a cosy cave and idyllic ...

The best bet is to remove them with a sharp knife.

An herbaceous perennial with showy flowers and foliage, the canna lily (Canna x gerneralis) is a perennial rhizomatous plant ...

Festive plants add to the magic of the holiday season. The bright, cheery colors of poinsettias and the delightful scents ...

In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about how to grow large onions and how to successfully use insecticidal soap.

Add a bit of lemon fragrance with the chartreuse foliage of Lemon Cypress (Hesperocyparis macrocarpa formerly Cupressus ...

Add colorful flair to your holiday décor and gift-giving by including a few unique holiday plants. You and your gift ...

Here's what Neil Sperry has experienced when using Texas oak and pecan leaves in compost, plus his advice on winter watering.

Now, regarding leaf cupping. Leaf cupping or curling usually has to do with weed control or water. Grapes are notorious for ...

The bright, cheery colors of poinsettias and delightful scents of Christmas trees tempt us to bring them into our homes for ...

Ornamental plants are a beautiful part of the holiday. Like many plants in our gardens and landscapes, some can be poisonous. One might wonder why a toxic plant would even ...