Cactus plants can be breathtaking when in flower, usually during spring or summer. However, for brilliant cactus color ...

Halloween doesn’t just belong to plastic pumpkins, skeletons and fake cobwebs. Out there in the botanical underworld, there ...

It is important to plant bulbs at the proper depth. Here in the south, smaller bulbs (anemone, ranunculus, grape hyacinth) ...

Spring bulbs, which are best planted in October, can be used in "meadowy" ways instead of the usual line-'em-up approach.

Don’t put a lemon tree in a pot that is too large. “Choose a pot that is about 15% larger in volume than the current pot the lemon is in,” Fleming says. Putting a lemon tree in an oversized container ...

Growing lemon trees in containers isn't hard if you give them light, water, and good soil. Here are some tips for growing and ...

Century-old wreaths made from human hair fill the walls of Leila's Hair Museum. There also are strands of hair purported to ...

The Christmas cactus prefers a little humidity — unlike other cacti and succulents —as well as bright, indirect sunlight.

Propagate succulents in the early spring using either leaves, cuttings, or offsets. Keep them in a well-draining pot with ...

There’s a special kind of pride that comes with nurturing a plant from a tiny seed into a thriving part of your garden. You ...

Madeira is a haven for adventure seekers. Almost everything you do on this island revolves around nature. From hiking the famous levadas to venturing through botanical gardens and forests or riding ...

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Chaim Bloom says the St. Louis Cardinals will be sticking to their roots to get back to October baseball. Bloom, who has been in line since last year to become the organization's ...