Some foliage plants surprise in spring rather than fall. Siberian bugloss (Brunnera), for instance, is beloved for its ...

The showiness and fragrance of these night flowers makes them popular in cultivation, whether grown as houseplants or part of a “moon garden” (aka “twilight garden,” “evening garden,” etc.). Such ...

With its butterfly-shaped blooms and winter colour, growing cyclamen is always a good idea. But knowing why your cyclamen is ...

Shorter days and a chill in the air cause avid gardeners to turn their attention to indoor plants. Even those without an urge ...

To cheer ourselves up, my wife Nancy and I headed off to a few garden centers that have a good selection of houseplants. We ...

I’m talking about the flowering of plants that are typically valued mostly ... Rex begonias, grown in shady areas outdoors ...

Here's how to care for a Thanksgiving cactus, a low-maintenance tropical plant with colorful flowers that blooms just in time ...

Whether you want to add contrast and depth to a garden color scheme, are planning a new container display, or fancy ...

Overwatering a holiday cactus could result in the flower buds dropping. Allow the soil to dry out between watering. Like many ...

Other bulbs such as tulips and lilies are difficult to force into flower without a controlled greenhouse environment. Q. What ...

Plenty of gardeners place their houseplants outdoors for the summer and enjoy them ... Citrus trees can actively grow and ...

While it's true that many flowering plants will sometimes drop their spent blooms, cutting them back will allow the plant to focus its energy on growing new buds and flowers. To avoid deadheading ...