It was 2006 and Ismail Ebrahim, a botanist with the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), was worried. While ...

Growing an avocado tree from seed is a fun and easy indoor project. Avocados are tropical plants, so they won't survive cold ...

Grow black pepper at home this winter. This tropical spice thrives with simple care. Plant between November and February for ...

Also known as candyleaf or sugarleaf, the stevia plant can be a great way to substitute refined sugar and a beautiful addition to the herb garden ...

A lot of the lawns around Southwest Florida are struggling right now. It has been a perfect storm to produce brown, weakened ...

This week's column includes more advice for preventing or removing unwanted plants along with the best time to transplant ...

Picking up beautiful seedlings at a garden center is always tempting, but here are a few plants you should consider growing ...

Growing your own plants can help save money on groceries. Learn which types of vegetables and fruits you can grow in your ...

To grow garlic greens, plant the cloves in a shallow container filled with potting mix. Place each clove so that the tip is ...

Get advice on Virginia buttonweed and knotweed control, shade alternatives to St. Augustine, oak bark issues and willow borer damage.

Common moss spores survived nine months bolted to the outside of the International Space Station, paving the way toward space ...

Starting seeds indoors before spring gives you a head start on the growing season and increases your chances of a healthy, ...