All plants go through periods of dormancy. Learn how to tell if your plants are going dormant, dying, or dead.

Water houseplants less in winter and ensure soil drains well to prevent root rot. Use a humidifier for tropical plants and ...

With its large, fan-like leaves, the strelitzia has long been one of the most popular houseplants. It brings a touch of ...

Most people put their orchid somewhere in the center of their home, far from a window, because they want to admire it when it ...

From fruit trees to flowering bulbs, here's exactly what to plant in October for a beautiful and bountiful garden all year.

Although they are commonly called banana trees, banana leaf plants (Musa spp.) are actually herbaceous perennials and can be ...

The greatest threat to a potted plant stems from its owner’s forgetfulness, but [Sasa Karanovic] has created an automation system that will keep his plants from getting too thirsty. Over the past year ...

With works ranging from decomposing sculptures to lenticular prints and origami, Dittmar Memorial Gallery opened its doors to its community show “Metamorphosis: The Art of Transformation” Thursday.

Plant genetics deals with heredity in plants, specifically mechanisms of hereditary transmission and variation of inherited characteristics. Plant genetics differs from animal genetics in a number of ...

National surveys show men’s calorie and protein goals are usually met—often exceeded—but omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, fiber, and key minerals routinely fall short.