One cannot miss noticing the dwarf poinciana (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) as it stands out and brightens the landscape with its ...

This tree blooms when many others are done for the year, attracting butterflies and other pollinators. In winter, the seeds ...

Indoor gardening is no longer confined to just decorative plants and herbs. There is an increasing trend nowadays of cultivating miniaturized fruit-bearing trees in apartments, balconies, and even ...

Have you come to live in a home with a small yard? Perhaps you didn’t pay attention to the lack of space, or it was not a top concern when you moved in. But now you’ve come to realize that most trees ...

The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation announced a June 19 opening of the new 22,000-square-foot Welcome Center at Dow Gardens, a gateway to the 110-acre botanical garden. This new space honors a ...

Besides being better suited to our climate, there are a few species which we refer to as southern heritage plants that ever ...

Don’t forget to plant for nectar, the food reward that entices animals to provide the service of fertilizing plants.

Ever notice the winding, circular and branching paths that guide you through the park? Thank landscape artist Ruth Shellhorn, ...

Although the term might conjure thoughts of minuscule garden gnomes and fairies, the reality is quite the opposite. You can ...

Plant your strawberries in well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter, making sure to keep the soil moist but not soggy.   A fig shrub is a shorter, bushier variation of a fig tree that grows ...

You can get a surprisingly high yield from a small space, even a windowsill or balcony, if you plant it right. One way to ...

It's disappointing when hydrangeas turn out to be a total flop. The neighbor's dreamy hydrangeas are blooming and beautiful, ...