Hibiscus is in the Malvaceae family of tropical plants and is known worldwide as the poster plant for tropical islands. You can hardly see an advertisement about an island getaway that does not ...

The breadfruit or ulu is one of scores of Polynesian introductions that made it possible for early explorers to thrive as ...

Living in a compact home doesn’t mean giving up on greenery. With a little creativity, even the smallest corners can bloom ...

Trying to make the most out of a small yard can feel overwhelming. You want a space that looks good and feels open, but you also want room to relax or entertain. With a few creative layout ideas, you ...

If you have limited outdoor space but still want to enjoy greenery, a vertical garden wall can be a great solution. It allows you to grow plants upward instead of outward, making the most of small ...

TORONTO (November 10, 2025)—Millions of very young children currently excluded from treatment with the drug ivermectin could be safely included in ongoing campaigns against challenging and often ...

Patrons at the Ignacio Community Library in Colorado explore the IDEA LAB makerspace, where they can access free tools to pursue personal projects and learn new skills. (Photo courtesy of Ignacio ...

The list of winners for this year’s Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition has finally been released, and the contest’s talented photographers once again wow viewers with fantastical images of ...

Q: I bought two small tropical hibiscus plants early this past spring and was told by my neighbor that they need to come in for the winter months. I thought they’d just lose their leaves and go ...

The typical peak of the Atlantic hurricane season has come and gone – and storms are still hard to come by, with only six reported so far this year. This is a bit below the average of eight and far ...

Tropical Storm Erin managed to form in a relatively rough patch of the Atlantic, surrounded by dry air and average temperature waters. That could change in the next few days as the storm tracks west, ...

As outdoor spaces have shrunk and the pace of life has become much faster than it used to be, new types of gardens have had to emerge. The best landscapes now aren’t measured in square footage or ...