Growing zones, also referred to as hardiness zones, are geographical areas categorized based on average annual minimum winter temperatures in order to determine which plants are likely to thrive in a ...

SAN ANTONIO – We were spoiled in July, with lower temperatures and lots of good rain. Everything got so lush outside, but now the triple digits are back with little rain in sight in the seven-day ...

Heavy rains can compact soil, making it difficult for plants to thrive. Raised beds and proper mulching techniques can help protect plants in wet conditions. Supporting tall plants with stakes and ...

When summer heat waves hit, most people can seek out air conditioning. Plants can’t. “They’re rooted in place, so they have to deal with whatever comes along,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge ...

While some houseplants are naturally fickle and require more TLC than others, the good news is that the five most common ...

Key Points In zones 7 and below, dig tuberous begonias before frost, dry, and store tubers above 45°F.Pot wax begonias and ...

Snake plants (Dracaena trifasciata) are popular houseplants due to their low-maintenance nature and minimal direct sunlight requirements. While they thrive indoors, they can also survive outdoors ...

Desert landscaping brings a set of challenges that gardeners in more verdant regions don't have to consider. Low rainfall totals limit your choices to drought-tolerant plants and hardscaping with ...

A volcanic island in Iceland revealed that birds, not wind, brought the first plants. This changes what we know about how ...

Alpine plants, fragile and adapted to live in a limited ecosystem, may be the canary in the coal mine of climate change. Alpine plants face a number of threats: Recreation (trampling and disturbance ...