A biennial is a plant that grows for two years before producing new fruit or seeds. Carrots are biennials, but that label refers to their seeds rather than their roots. The carrot root is typically ...

Before you fall for a gorgeous blooming perennial at the garden center or a hot-deal tree at the big-box store, stop and read ...

Gardenia, or Gardenia jasminoides, is an evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is beloved by many for its saucer-shaped white flowers that appear in summer and fall, which ...

Cultivating fragrant curry leaves at home is achievable with proper care. Novices often falter due to overwatering or ...

Whether it’s indoor trees, potted plants, or mini succulents, houseplants are more than just a decorative element for our homes. Melinda Knuth, an assistant professor in horticultural sciences at ...

It’s easy to love succulents. They’re decorative, compact, inexpensive and readily available. But it’s their reputation for being low-maintenance that makes people want to bring home one or three — or ...

Carly Quellman, aka Carly Que, is a multimedia strategist and storyteller at the intersection of technology and the humanities, investigating how perspective can enhance, rather than overstimulate, ...

I’ve always found plant care intimidating. There are so many houseplants to choose from, from cacti to philodendrons, and they each have different watering, sunlight and fertilizing needs—it can feel ...

It's Christmastime, which means you're likely to fill your home with cheerful holiday decor—poinsettia plants included. Did you know that with proper care, you can re-bloom those same red flowers in ...