Although conventional wisdom suggests that invasive exotic plants thrive because they escape the natural enemies that kept them in check in their native ranges, a new study in the journal Science ...

Tropical hibiscus likes hot weather and provides vibrant flowers in summer, but it will not survive a winter outside in ...

By JESSICA DAMIANO So, you want to grow an avocado tree from seed? It’s not only a fun off-season activity, especially for ...

If you love tropical plants but don’t live near the tropics, we’ve got 10 tropicals that can grow outside the warm, balmy locale. The following plants can thrive indoors or outdoors, given the right ...

Exotic plants in many ecosystems may be better competitors, but biologists have found that exotics can be kept in check by herbivory. When people hear about exotic plants invading a new environment, ...

The fastest way to turn a room of typically demure, considerate, and thoughtful gardeners into an "Animal House" inspired food fight is to raise the topic of native and exotic plants. Former ...

There can be an unfortunate side to having cool plants. Sometimes people want to steal them. At least, that’s been the case for Mark Hanson, who collects and grows rarities for his one-man business, ...

Schwenksville, Pa -- Ott's Exotic Plants in Schwenksville has transformed its grounds into a mountain of mums - a vibrant celebration of autumn's favorite flower. There are approximately ten thousand ...