For plants growing in the ground, cold protection is done to preserve the life of the tropical plant — not to bring it ...

Technically, the coconut is not a true nut. Although kukui nut is edible, it can create serious stomach issues when too many ...

December gardening tips for outdoor flowering plants, ornamentals and vegetable gardening are provided in this issue.

Orchids don't like soggy soil and overwatering is a common cause of death for these tropical houseplants. Learn how to water an orchid without overdoing it.

Lafayette, NY — Carol Watson features a look at tropical plants in this week's gardening update at Carol Watson Greenhouse. Watch the video to learn more. Carol Watson's Greenhouse is open daily from ...

As Christmas arrives, the days will actually be getting longer. As the days lengthen, our garden plants begin to swell with ...

In the botanical world, flowers come in a dazzling array of pink color variations, from pastel and coral shades to deep berry and fuschia. Nowhere are such diverse pink petals more prevalent than ...

The main gardening season passed incredibly quickly from my perspective. The average first frost at the Chicago Botanic Garden is Oct. 15, though it is generally later in Chicago, so it’s time to be ...

'Mulch is extremely helpful for protecting plants from cold temps by acting as a warm, insulating blanket for them, while ...

Just because you want indoor tropical plants doesn't mean that you need to have bright light. Here are two options that ...

The winter month of December can bring colder temperatures. We are more likely to have a frost or even the occasional freeze.

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