Ok, you’ve gotten lucky so far. Despite a few evenings threatening a light frost, you've skated by with your potted tropical plants out on the porch. Maybe you slid them in the garage or tucked them ...

The heat and humidity of a typical Harrisburg August is enough to make it seem as if we're living in the tropics. If that's the case, we may as well grow with the flow. Plenty of tropical plants do ...

Dreaming of a beach vacation? My guess is you’re picturing a palm tree. Fantasizing about life on a remote island? You’re probably envisioning a walk among birds of paradise, cannas and bananas.

Martha Stewart's low-maintenance approach to poolside gardening proves that you can achieve a lush look without the constant ...

Outdoor tropical plants have a way of bringing a little slice of paradise right to our front doors. From the dramatic birds of paradise to the abundant and buoyant trumpet flower, tropical plants make ...

If your plants are infested with aphids, spider mites, white flies, scale insects or thrips, spray them with a light horticultural oil, insecticidal soap or pyrethrin. Gardeners are sometimes ...

Filling porch planters and pots with colorful flowers and foliage plants keeps your outdoor space bright and inviting well into fall. While mums easily survive light frost, plants that hail from ...

These bromeliads feature both striated leaves and coral flower spikes for double the color and interest. (Handout/TNS) These bromeliads feature both striated leaves and coral flower spikes for double ...

Gardeners in Northeast Florida should prepare to protect tropical plants as cooler weather arrives. Before moving plants indoors, clean them of dead leaves and pests, and check the soil for insects.

Many of us use tropical plants in containers to embellish our homes indoors. We call these plants “houseplants,” but most plants merely tolerate living inside our homes. They would be happier outside.