Although the heater might make you more comfortable during the winter it can be harmful to houseplants and there are five you ...

When it comes to holiday plants, most people think of traditional poinsettias, Christmas cactus, or pine trees. While those are definitely festive flowers and foliage, they aren't the only ones. In ...

When deciding which plants to bring indoors for winter, focus on frost-sensitive perennials rather than annuals or biennials, which are programmed to die after one or two growing seasons. Key indoor ...

With the right plants, a shady porch can be just as vibrant as a sunny deck. Their colors, textures, and shapes can transform this important space, making it feel like a lush, secluded retreat.

Callie Works-Leary is the founder of The Dallas Garden School, which offers classes and resources for North Texas gardeners. She is a native of Dallas. If you’re looking to add a pop of color where ...

Begonias (Begonia semperflorens-cultorum) are warm-season annuals with a long blooming period; the “semperflorens” part of the species name means “always flowering.” Another very useful characteristic ...

Container gardening isn’t just for vegetables. Growing flowers in containers offers a versatile method of adding color around your yard. Whether you live in an apartment, have limited space, are new ...

I met a young woman who moved to the U.S. with her husband to be close to his aging parents about a year ago. Thinking she might like to meet other ladies who originally lived in other countries and ...

Jill Maybry demonstrates how to propagate various types of begonias. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, Memphis Botanic Garden Horticulturalist Jill Maybry demonstrates the ...