And tillandsias, popularly known as air plants, are perhaps the best known. Almost all originated in tropical and subtropical climates (Mexico and due south) and they’re known for wildly exotic ...

It was on a garden tour in North Carolina that her thinking began to evolve. She saw a range of tropical plants — red-leaved bananas and more — used artfully in a landscape of mostly hardy plants.

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

Insect pests and diseases are usually not a problem. The root system is not aggressive so the tree may be planted near the ...

After a long winter we get all pumped up when we see the spring bulbs popping out of the ground. Some of us might even be motivated to do a little spring jig in the middle of our yard since our ...

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 ...