While studying plant identification in college, the hardest to learn were the "miscellaneous green shrubs." For example, Xylosma is identical to Ficus to the untrained eye as both have the same sized ...

An eastern red cedar catches fire. Controlled fires, such as this one on grassland managed by Kansas State University scientists, are needed to save prairies from becoming woodland and shrubland. A ...

No one wants to feel exposed when they relax on the patio in the evening, but with home lots shrinking, we are closer than ever to our neighbors. That’s wonderful when it’s time for gatherings, but ...

'Stellar Ruby' magnolia from the Southern Living Plant Collection is unlike any banana shrub you've seen. These evergreen magnolias, commonly called banana shrubs, are named for their 4-inch ...

Now that leaves are opening on your shrubs, is it too late to prune? Not at all, said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. “We often suggest pruning trees and ...

Native plants are the new darlings of the landscaping world, which is shifting its focus from ornamentals to building habitat to help hummingbirds, butterflies, bees and other beneficial pollinators ...

The monsoon helps plants flourish, but excess rain and humidity can also cause damage. Follow these simple gardening tips to ...

Soil-less houseplants like lucky bamboo, money plants, and spider plants are thriving in urban homes, needing only water and light, not soil, to flourish stylishly.

The best indoor plants are a warm and welcoming addition to any home, but if you’re not a natural green thumb, you might be overwhelmed at just how many options there are to choose from—big plants, ...