The second annual Fall Native Plant Festival happened on Saturday in an effort to keep the number of native plants in ...

Orchids adorn many homes. These beautiful, albeit selective, flowers require special care. To ensure as many flowers as ...

Boxwoods are among the best shrubs for landscaping, but what can you plant to break up their dense, often uniform shape? Here ...

Before placing an offer on your dream home, look at the landscaping to ensure it doesn't have one of the 15 red-flag garden ...

Growing pomegranates can save you money on pricey store-bought fruit while providing a tastier, fresher alternative. Plus, ...

Producing nice heads of rather bland iceberg lettuce is difficult in Texas, but the many types and colors of leaf lettuce are ...

My daughter’s birthday is Sept. 21. We kiddingly used to call her the “last rose of summer.” “Autumnal equinox” just doesn’t have the same ring. My garden’s last summer roses, along with the zinnias, ...

Most species we consider houseplants are tropical plants that grow in the wild in their native habitat. Although they can ...

The Wood County District Public Library in Bowling Green is hosting a houseplant exchange event on Oct. 25-26. On Friday, Oct ...

Zion Everett, 17, of Mt. Oliver, is one of the budding farmers. He came for a volunteer day and landed a gig as a summer ...

Bet you never thought you would see a botanical garden in Egypt, did you?” our guide Hussein challenges us as we enter the ...

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