South Central Texas is expecting a hard freeze early next week when the temperatures will likely be below or at freezing for ...

Discover how wild plants could become resilient crops for a warming world, unlocking new potential for food security.

Lavender plants can survive most winters with a little bit of preparation in your autumn clean-up chores and mulching is the ...

Scientists have uncovered how sundews, Charles Darwin's favorite plant, become more carnivorous in certain habitats.

Many of us would love a beautiful garden but lack the time and energy to devote to it. Unless you have spare funds to hire an ...

Established trees can create a challenging environment for other plants, so opting to grow resilient shrubs underneath them ...

Many tropicals, succulents and citrus trees can withstand a quick dip into freezing temperatures, but not a deep freeze.

In the face of ever-changing environmental conditions, plants are constantly challenged by various stressors. Understanding ...

Mountain mint grows best in full to partial sun in USDA Zones 4-8. Grow it in well-draining soil in raised beds, containers, ...

The name Aucuba means blue tree and the species has attractive glossy bluish-green leaves and, as long as there is a male plant in the vicinity, produce showy red, non edible (poisonous) berries. The ...

Wondering how to start a lush landscape of foliage that can survive the harsh Texas weather? Colleen Dieter, a top gardening ...

The ensete plant, which resembles a banana tree and already feeds 20 million Ethiopians, offers nutrition and drought resistance. This has prompted the government to expand cultivation across all 12 ...