Aquatic plants in the aquarium have more functions than just adding beauty to the aquarium. They assist in the oxygenation of ...

Bright blooms, leafy greenery, and fresh herbs can turn any outdoor space into a peaceful retreat. But if you share your home with a curious cat, your garden might hide a few risks.

In the yard, a retaining wall serves a very simple purpose: to hold soil back to better utilize the terrain. From foot-high garden borders to towering walls that enclose an entire property, retaining ...

Your front yard is one of the first things visitors to your home will notice, so make it count. Boosting curb appeal isn't just about planting flowers that will have your neighbors staring, though ...

Pruning is often necessary for plants to stay tidy and healthy, but if you strongly dislike it or prefer something that ...

What gardener’s (or would be gardeners) want, say the trend spotters, are plants that are both beautiful and bullet proof.

Plants can brighten up any space, from a garden bed full of summer veggies in the sun to a windowsill hosting a potted succulent, but not every leafy favorite is safe. We’re not talking about lawn ...

Not everyone has the time or patience to maintain a high-maintenance indoor jungle, but that doesn’t mean your home can’t ...

HOUSTON – You live and learn. I wrote this story a few years ago and have learned much about plants in Houston, Texas. You can kill them. Even the ones that supposedly shouldn’t die in Houston heat.

Those of us who hunt nurseries for interesting plants, occasionally come across something new to us that is lovely. I recently found a beautiful plant with bright orange tubular flowers and a most ...