A biennial is a plant that grows for two years before producing new fruit or seeds. Carrots are biennials, but that label refers to their seeds rather than their roots. The carrot root is typically ...

Like many leafy greens, root veggies, and brassica relatives, turnips are a spring and fall crop, and mature plants can even tolerate a light touch of frost. Check your first and last frost dates in ...

Gardenia, or Gardenia jasminoides, is an evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is beloved by many for its saucer-shaped white flowers that appear in summer and fall, which ...

Whether it’s indoor trees, potted plants, or mini succulents, houseplants are more than just a decorative element for our homes. Melinda Knuth, an assistant professor in horticultural sciences at ...

One of the best indoor houseplants, aloe vera is known for being an easy going, low-maintenance succulent plant. But there’s more to aloe vera plant care than plopping it atop a windowsill and hoping ...

Do you have a graveyard of houseplants you just couldn’t keep alive? I do. There are the dozens of succulents I thought would thrive on my kitchen windowsill, only to wilt, brown and crumple into a ...

It's Christmastime, which means you're likely to fill your home with cheerful holiday decor—poinsettia plants included. Did you know that with proper care, you can re-bloom those same red flowers in ...

I’ve always found plant care intimidating. There are so many houseplants to choose from, from cacti to philodendrons, and they each have different watering, sunlight and fertilizing needs—it can feel ...

Easy-to-grow impatiens flowers are beloved for shade gardens, but downy mildew disease has taken a toll. Learn about disease-resistant impatiens varieties and impatiens care.