If you are maintaining turf on a golf course, it has to be almost perfect. However, most folks aren’t held to such high standards when it comes to a home garden. The important thing to know is that ...

Do you dream of a tropical paradise in your backyard? If so, you might consider planting gingers that are adapted to our area to add that tropical flare. Gingers are a large group of exotic plants ...

Have you ever returned from a tropical destination wishing you could hang onto that beachy vibe when your vacation is but a distant memory? Do magazines and television shows in sultry settings ...

When it comes to favorite vacation destinations, tropical locales often top the list. Something about lush greenery makes casting away your cares easy. Visiting the tropics whenever we feel the urge ...

The tropical hibiscus bloom period lasts for several months, which ensures your yard will be beautiful all summer long. (Ellis Lucia) Tropical plants play an important role in New Orleans summer ...

An informal survey of the landscapes in our neighborhoods might lead to the conclusion that the landscape rules require a phoenix roebelenii, pygmy date palm, to be planted in every front yard. Palm ...

The term "desertscaping" often conjures images of a barren aesthetic — a bed of decomposed granite sparsely dotted with cactus — that mimics the most arid wild desert landscape. And while a return to ...

In the spring, Longwood Gardens comes alive with more than 250,000 tulips and daffodils. Before the holidays, the conservatory was filled with thousands of red and white poinsettias, amaryllis and ...