The retention of leaves throughout the growing season is an adaptative strategy known to us as marcescence. Oak species ...

Here are just a few of the legends surrounding our most popular Christmas plants. This spiny shrub with scarlet red berries ...

The idea here is to plant a leguminous crop such as beans that enriches the soil with nitrogen, followed by a light-feeding ...

For many households, the Christmas tree is the star of the show when it comes to holiday decorations. However, there are ...

We planted what we thought was a lime tree around 10 years ago. Now we have a 20-foot-tall, nicely shaped tree bearing an ...

A cyclist has died and four others are fighting for their lives after a car allegedly ploughed into a group of cyclists ...

These 13 types of bonsai trees transform ordinary plants into living sculptures. Explore this ancient art form's unique ...

Two of Indiana’s 42 native orchid species have adapted to perform their photosynthesis at a time when most plants are dormant ...

The leaves of holly can also cause discomfort if swallowed due to their sharp edges ... and mild stomach upset when ingested ...

Hollies and possumhaws are December scene stealers in the garden, about as postcard perfect as plants can be for the holidays ...

Have you ever excitedly purchased a new plant from the nursery, brought it home, planted it, and then been disappointed when ...

Welcome to my new Express gardening column. I'm a chartered horticulturalist with more than 40 years in the business. I'm ...