Winter temperatures can damage tropical plants that do best in warm, moist climates. However, there are things you can do to ...

Don’t give up on your heat- and humidity-loving plants come winter—a few tricks and tips will keep them thriving all year ...

If you don't have enough light, grow lights can be a great alternative. Keep these no more than 2 feet away from the foliage, ...

A Christmas cactus thrives when its soil mimics its natural rainforest home—moist, airy, and fast-draining to keep roots healthy. Experts say the best mix uses regular potting soil blended with ...

Freeze ahead? Protect bougainvillea, plumeria, hibiscus and citrus with covers, heat sources and greenhouse tips before temps ...

As the sun gets stronger, many shrubs, trees and especially vines can grow at a rapid pace. This makes vines great for covering unsightly fences like concrete or chain link. Good fences and hedges ...

Late October graced us with chilly mornings and warm but dry afternoons. As November dawns, however, I have heard the first ...

The River Valley’s first freeze is running a bit late this year, but frost is likely on clear, calm nights. Local experts ...

If you still have any warm-season annuals in your garden beds, they’re probably on their last legs and not looking so great.

The importance of misting your plants depends on their specific needs and the growing environment. Mike Drouin of Reefertilizer tells us that many tropical plants thrive with a boost in humidity that ...