As the growing demand for charcoal and firewood hastens the decline of shea trees in Ghana, communities living on the fringes ...

Not all of us are lucky enough to have a home filled with bright, natural sunlight. You may live in an apartment with small windows, have a dimly lit office, or want to add some greenery to a shady ...

The old saying that March comes like a lion and leaves like a lamb usually holds true, but this year, only time will tell.

However, this can be less so if you have borders full of nettles or brambles - and let's face it, most gardeners would rather ...

Sempervivums: These are pretty irresistible with an array of colors and textures, from purples to silvers to greens, and some even have a delicate webbing. Great for outdoor pots/containers, rock ...

Native plants are well-suited to the local climate and have symbiotic relationships with other organisms in the area.

After a long winter, a burst of color is welcomed in the garden. Learn more about eleven flowers that bloom in March.

There is a huge bulk of evidence proving the environmental and social benefits of green spaces, it is important that these ...

"California’s Central Coast region, including Monterey Bay, has a Mediterranean climate characterized by mild, wet winters and dry summers," writes columnist Tom Karwin. "Many perennial plants thrive ...

You tell me. I do know it was very damaging to Indian Laurels, Chinese Elms, and even desert citrus. Check out the Imperial Valley Gardeners site on Facebook. Too many trees and plants were lost this ...

With parched soils and plants, residents need to take extra care of their landscaping to survive dry periods ... let trees do what trees do,” Jerrell said. “They provide shade and protect ...

Lucky bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana) is so resilient in low-light areas that I actually thought I was growing a fake plant for a while in college. Despite its name, the lucky bamboo isn’t bamboo at all ...