For those gardeners with water features, cooler days mean preparing to put the plants to bed for the winter. Many varieties, including hardy waterl.

Water-loving palms are living the dream by living the summer lifestyle year round. Maybe we can steal a little of their summer spirit by planting them in our yards. This story was originally ...

So you just bought a tropical houseplant. Before you go full steam ahead, it's important to acclimate it to the new ...

Matt Spinetta’s artistic eye and love of tropical, exotic and rare or endangered plants has boldly influenced his Novato garden. A San Rafael native and veteran nature and portrait photographer ...

Water garden enthusiasts have something to be excited about: A purple-blooming water lily that can survive the winter right here in Lawrence. The new lily, Nymphaea “Purple Fantasy,” has been ...

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Probably the first pioneer plants to arrive in Hawaii were mosses and ferns. Ferns have been around for over 360 million ...

Many private and public gardens utilize natural rock and water to create a peaceful effect. Of course, there are numerous landscape architects and landscape contractors who can assist you as well.

Friends on the island of Kauai, where we vacation every winter, inspired me to experiment with a container water garden last summer. My three friends have very different potted ponds but their ...

The upgraded Waterlily Court at Longwood Gardens includes nearly 100 species of hardy and tropical water lilies and lotuses. It reopens Friday after being closed three years for renovations. Read More ...