The ice storm and long periods of freezing temperatures in January made this a hard winter for some of the tropical plants in our gardens.

Tropical plants in the genus Heliconia attract hummingbirds, bats and other creatures in the wild — and intrigue plant collectors, who prize them for their intense colors, dramatic beak-like ...

Whether you're growing succulents or tropical plants, here's exactly when to fertilize houseplants for massive growth and ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Angela Mason Foster, Extension Master Gardener When most people think of ...

Philadelphia-area gardeners may turn to tropical plants as dramatic additions to their home gardens. The prime time to plant them is coming soon.

Easter reminds us that life is a cycle of what appears to be death and rebirth. In cooler climates, it is what we learn by ...

Other tropical plants may still have life in their stems ... and redbuds planted now will ensure that you have colorful springs for years to come. For large early spring-flowering shrubs plant ...