ISU Extension's Aaron Steil offers care tips to keep holiday plants healthy and appealing throughout the holidays and beyond.

Sunflowers have a way of making gardens brighter and happier. They make beautiful and summery cut flowers for vases and bouquets. Sunflowers are also an excellent source of food for the wildlife in ...

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Learn how to care for hydrangeas in the winter with our comprehensive guide. Discover tips for protecting different hydrangea ...

A Christmas cactus grows best when it's slightly pot-bound. In fact, most Christmas cacti thrive for many years without being ...

Lilacs are such a bright spot in spring, serving as a reminder to us that warmer days are ahead. If you are approaching a garden or neighborhood with blooming lilacs, you’re sure to smell them before ...

As winter sets in, not only do human routines change, but plants also go through a significant seasonal shift. Popular ...

Learn easy tips to keep your winter garden plants healthy during cold weather. From using organic fertilisers to proper watering routines, here’s how to care for your winter plants effortlessly.

Plants have a sort of magic about them. Add a Monstera deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant) or pothos to a room and suddenly the energy shifts. Chances are, you’ve heard a friend or Internet fave talk about ...

The calendar may be pointing toward the cooler days of fall, but SoCal’s weather gods didn’t get the memo. Temperatures have jumped into the triple digits locally, and they might climb as high as 106 ...

In June 2020, we published the first story for Plant PPL, an L.A. Times Plants series in which we interview plant influencers, business owners, enthusiasts and gardeners of color making the world a ...

If you are known to turn a lush house plant into a rotting carcass, here are a few expert tips for making greenery thrive. By Melinda Wenner Moyer Once a year, I get inspired to try — yet again — to ...