Growing perennial vegetables means less planting, less maintenance, and a more sustainable garden. Unlike annual crops, ...

Made by steeping leaves in water, tea (both herbal and true), boosts hydration with every sip. It makes for a great alternative to soda, especially if you’re trying to forego added sugars, and can be ...

Sloped yards typically suffer from erosion. Learn how to control erosion naturally by planting this evergreen ground cover along your sloped yard.

The lesser celandine, also known as fig buttercup, is a low-growing perennial plant found in moist floodplains during the ...

The beauty of bouquets comes with a cost to the cloud forests of Colombia, the largest exporter of flowers and foliage to the ...

If the leaves of your citrus tree are yellow, it’s a sign that they are deficient in the minerals — nitrogen and magnesium t ...

These pretty, early spring flowers are the first to pop up in the garden. That’s what makes hellebores, winter heath and ...

Standing five feet away, I could smell it in the air. Acrid, damp, toe-curling—a memory from my past. The nose is a powerful ...

Scientists study how tiny pigments in leaves use quantum mechanics to transfer energy efficiently for better solar panels.

Did you know that the way weeds spread isn't your only woe? Some species can also attract pests to your yard. Discover which ...

Even botanists can be surprised at the sheer variety of a houseplant often known only for being indestructible.

Take your indoor garden to the next level. Include some colorful houseplants for some added interest throughout the year. Even those with low to moderate light in their homes can boost the color of ...