The early heat and humidity have sent many folks indoors earlier than normal, but luckily, we have plants that like these conditions. Tropical plants thrive in the tropics, so they are right at home ...

Tropical plants in the genus Heliconia attract hummingbirds, bats and other creatures in the wild — and intrigue plant collectors, who prize them for their intense colors, dramatic beak-like ...

Among the tropical and tropical-looking options often found in the annuals section are the silver-leafed trailer dichondra ...

As the melodies of Keith Urban’s “Long Hot Summer” fill the air, it’s time to ask ourselves: are we, and more importantly, our gardens ready for the heat? Summer is upon us and as temperatures rise, ...

Everything tropical is in demand right now. Perhaps it's because of the Maui or Fiji vacations that we have missed due to the pandemic, but everything from tropical summertime drinks to tropical home ...

Sweltering temps can take a toll on your favorite potted plants, but we have a few ideas for container gardens with ...

In the botanical world, flowers come in a dazzling array of pink color variations, from pastel and coral shades to deep berry and fuschia. Nowhere are such diverse pink petals more prevalent than ...

Don't fight the heat. Plant perennials that soak up the sun.

Fresh off an inspiring trip to Chelsea, these are the color palettes that are going to inspire gardeners for years to come, ...

Stacy Tornio has authored more than 15 books about animals, nature, and gardening. She is a master gardener and master naturalist. Amazon elephant's ear thrives in large pots, both inside and out. It ...

You don’t want to spend time constantly watering wilted plants once summer’s heat peaks or trying to save yellowing, straggly ...