Philadelphia-area gardeners may turn to tropical plants as dramatic additions to their home gardens. The prime time to plant ...

When plants are moved back inside in the fall, some varieties drop their leaves, says Miller. This is a response to a sudden ...

Grow zinnias in full sun. You can also grow zinnias by seed ... the butterfly weed is not a favorite egg-laying site for ...

Don Kinzler writes: "We can help our wintered plants prepare for another outdoor growing season with a few simple tips." ...

Are you hoping for some hummingbird sightings this spring? Here's a lovely plant you can grow that will have them flocking to ...

Looking for flowering shrubs that, like “mad dogs and Englishmen,” aren’t afraid of the midday sun? These stunning plants can ...

Fruit. It’s about time you considered growing dragon fruit, also known as pitaya. Although dragon fruit is native to the ...

The best way to support and maintain a healthy sustainable community is by protecting wildlife, birds and pollinators.

We know plants need the sun to live because it provides the energy ... the researchers used a device called a spectroradiometer that measures the full spectrum of sunlight. The spectroradiometer ...

The right plants add beauty and fragance to landscapes ... This will thrive in full sun or part shade, and will climb a trellis, arbor, or tree, providing interest and color.

When I moved here from the Northeast, I knew a great deal about northern plants, but virtually nothing about tropical species ... and heat-tolerant, loves full sun or part shade, and can be ...