With almost a third of cacti species threatened with extinction, a new open-access database of cactus ecology and evolution ...

Snake plants, though hardy and low maintenance, can still run into problems if not cared for properly. Knowing how to care for a snake plant will help you to recognize the signs that your snake plant ...

Last week, I started a short series on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and focused on the “what.” Today, the next step is diagnosing the specific problem. Before picking up a pesticide and spraying ...

Tomato plants can be hugely rewarding to grow. If you choose the right variety, you can get plants that will grow tall and provide a consistent harvest throughout the summer months. When you get ...

The plants in our yards and gardens bring us beauty and joy, but some of them also bring problems. “A plant can be a problem in a number of different ways,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge ...

Q: I have a hollyhock that I think has corn borers. It has many yellow and orange spots on the leaves, and there are noticeable bumps on the undersides of the leaves. I read from your posting that you ...

The ZZ plant has a reputation for being low-key for novice green thumbs. But in reality, there are some things to keep in mind before you get one of your own.

Temperature plays the biggest role in where plants can grow. Warmer conditions allow more plants to survive in new places. Other factors like rainfall and soil also matter, but temperature has the ...