If your yard is overexposed to neighbors or passersby, don't build a fence. Those in warm climes can grow this lush plant en ...

If, like me, you live in a cooler region, you might think that growing mandevilla is out of the realm of the possible. After all, mandevilla is native to the hot and humid regions of the Americas, and ...

Other gardeners across Long Island have also caught the tropical bug and transformed their ordinary yards into lush, exotic ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Have you recently or in the past taken a trip to a tropical destination and left the place thinking, “Man… I wish I could grow plants like these back home.” Well, here’s the thing, ...

Dennis Schrader is no stranger to exotic and unusual plants. In fact, you might call him a pioneer. He and his partner, Bill ...

When you picture Florida gardens, you probably think of swaying palms and the bright colors of tropical plants. For the most part, you'd be right. However, because of the state's length, Florida ...

Sooner or later, it is said, everything old is new again. But 65 million years old? Bromeliads, which shared the Earth in the Cretaceous Era with dinosaurs, and which have been a staple of indoor ...

Hard freezes this week have damaged tropical plants in our landscapes. For most of us, tropical plants are worth the extra effort it takes to get them through the winter by covering them and even ...

Explore Florida gardens filled with rare orchids, canopy walks, tropical fruit trees, and hidden paths that feel like another ...

Stacy Tornio has authored more than 15 books about animals, nature, and gardening. She is a master gardener and master naturalist. Amazon elephant's ear thrives in large pots, both inside and out. It ...