Q:I have a potted ivy plant (maybe English ivy) that does well outside during warmer weather, but when I bring it inside for the winter, its leaves turn yellow and fall, giving it a scrawny appearance ...

Ivy as an ornamental vine goes back to early Greek and Roman civilization. It is the only plant to find its way into two Christmas carols. In my native Holland, where it grows wild (it is native from ...

Do some parts of your house get extra chilly when winter rolls around? It may seem like filling those rooms with houseplants is out of the question. After all, most tropical plants commonly grown ...

You don’t have to be brilliant to become an ivy leaguer – just smart enough to appreciate the attributes of ivies as houseplants. Botanists recognize 12 to 15 species of the genus Hedera – true ivies ...

Best air-purifying plant: Known as the "Mother-in-law’s tongue," the snake plant absorbs toxins from the air, making it a great choice for the bedroom or living room (Image: Canva) With air quality ...