Bromeliads, which shared the Earth in the Cretaceous Era with dinosaurs, and which have been a staple of indoor landscaping for what seems like almost as long, are moving outdoors, adding a tropical ...

Bring bold color and lush vibes to your yard with these tropical plants that thrive in Florida’s heat and humidity.

Once that happens and pollination is complete, the squash are technically edible and ripe for picking. The inner fruit tends ...

I often think of this time of year as a convergence of anticipation, of well-conceived plans unfolding, and of the seemingly ...

It’s safest to plant tender tropicals in your Northwest garden once night temperatures are reliably in the mid 50s.

Discover how your spring annuals like pansies and sweet alyssum can shine in containers this season. Learn tips on managing ...

Tropical plants in the genus Heliconia attract hummingbirds, bats and other creatures in the wild — and intrigue plant collectors, who prize them for their intense colors, dramatic beak-like ...

Gardeners can now prune dead material from cold-damaged tropical plants and check for signs of new growth. It's time to plant warm-weather bedding plants and summer vegetables. Consider using ...

While the team wasn't specifically looking for compounds that could be useful for humans, their findings underscore the value of tropical forests as natural factories of plant chemicals that could ...