Coleus can also take direct sun in cooler gardens. Coleus is just as much a favorite houseplant as it is a garden subject.

This is very early for such cold weather. We enjoyed beautiful weather in the 80s when some very cold weather from the north ...

Can I prune my overgrown shrubs back now? You certainly can do tidy-up trimming now but save major pruning and re-shaping for late January or early February. Pruning stimulates new growth, and you ...

Phosphorus, a key ingredient in fertilizers, is running out. The world's food systems depend on phosphorus mined from limited ...

A new invasive insect, the two spotted cotton jassid, is spreading across the Southeastern U.S. This pest damages a wide ...

Edison and Ford Winter Estates will host its 17th annual Autumn Garden Festival on Nov. 22 and 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More ...

Pruning hibiscus properly each season keeps the plants healthy and ensures vibrant blooms year after year. Cut hardy hibiscus ...

People and businesses like the Brady Nursery spent Saturday getting ready for the drop in temperatures. Owner Cathy Brady ...

After writing about plants with purple flowers, two gardeners shared their purple horticultural passions.

Tropical plants, such as hibiscus and ferns, need warmth and humidity to thrive, so they typically do well indoors, says ...

Harry P. Leu Gardens stands as a 50-acre testament to botanical splendor, just a stone’s throw from downtown’s hustle. While millions flock to shake hands with princesses and wizards, this leafy ...

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