In the botanical world, flowers come in a dazzling array of pink color variations, from pastel and coral shades to deep berry and fuschia. Nowhere are such diverse pink petals more prevalent than ...

Dreaming of a beach vacation? My guess is you’re picturing a palm tree. Fantasizing about life on a remote island? You’re probably envisioning a walk among birds of paradise, cannas and bananas.

ROSES ON THEIR OWN: Although roses may continue to grow and black spot disease can occur during the winter, it does not hurt the rose bushes enough to merit continued spraying. If you regularly spray ...

Tropical Asia is well known for its spectacular rainforests loaded with many species of palms and carnivorous Nepenthes pitcher plants but it is easy to miss the tropical Vireya Rhododendrons growing ...

Winter is not here yet, but many gardeners are already nostalgic for the long days of summer. Despite the cooler weather, many tropical patio plants are alive and well - right up to the first freeze.

Norman Winter is a horticulturist. He is a former director of the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens. Follow him on Facebook at Norman Winter “The Garden Guy.” See ...

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 ...

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Check out what’s blooming this season at Plants Direct! Join us as we learn tips and tricks to keep your garden thriving this summer. From unique greenery to specialty items ...

The last thing your tropical houseplants need is a cold, dry, dark home through the winter months. Luckily, there's one ...

Pineapples are a versatile fruit that can be used as an ingredient in salads, desserts and even as a controversial pizza topping. Sadly for those longing for a taste of the tropical, this fruit is ...