Ok, you’ve gotten lucky so far. Despite a few evenings threatening a light frost, you've skated by with your potted tropical plants out on the porch. Maybe you slid them in the garage or tucked them ...

Indoor, tropical and hanging plants are a great way to brighten up a home, especially when the winter brings darker, colder and shorter days. However, the change in conditions means some of our ...

Stacy Tornio has authored more than 15 books about animals, nature, and gardening. She is a master gardener and master naturalist. Amazon elephant's ear thrives in large pots, both inside and out. It ...

Bathrooms are unique environments within our homes. They're warm, humid, and dim — much like a rainforest. As such, they're ideally suited to tropical vines.

During active growth, feed your gardenias with a fertilizer that's designed for acid-loving plants. “Consistent, light ...

For generations, trailing plants have added a natural touch and helped soften the hard surfaces and straight edges found in homes and commercial settings. Remarkably, except for weeping succulents, ...

TIME FOR SUNDAY GARDENER. I’M HERE AT VALLEY VIEW FARMS, AND YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED TO KNOW THAT MANY OF YOUR HOUSEPLANTS ARE ACTUALLY TROPICALS. IF YOU HAD THEM OUTSIDE, YOU SHOULD HAVE BROUGHT THEM ...

“There was a cool night recently, and I am wondering when I should bring in my tropical plants that are in containers on my deck. One of my favorite plants is a hibiscus.” — Jeff Blumquis, Plainfield ...