Many gardeners say that vines are the best plants yet, to give their homes an air of tropical living by using them to cover ...

Creeping fig (Ficus pumila), also known as climbing fig, is an indoor vining plant that looks delicate but actually makes a ...

Good fences and hedges make good neighbors goes the old saying, and maybe in the old days it was the case. Stone walls are traditional and impressive, but expensive. Today, we have so many choices ...

This video shows 17 beautiful tropical plants you can grow in the bathroom, perfect for anyone looking to create a lush, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Showy, fragrant, and oh-so stunning—mandevilla, also known as rocktrumpet, deserves a spot in your garden ...

Indoor, tropical and hanging plants are a great way to brighten up a home, especially when the winter brings darker, colder and shorter days. However, the change in conditions means some of our ...

Blooming tropicals are a gorgeous addition to the summer garden, and with so many to choose from, you can create a tropical oasis in your landscape. Thanks to our semitropical climate, we can add many ...

There's something about the color yellow that is instantly uplifting. Yellow is one of the four primary colors. For many people, it is associated with joy, optimism, warmth, and inspiration. Yellow ...

Vanilla planifolia produces dozens of edible vanilla beans (really the seed pod), each of which contains thousands of tiny black fragrant seeds. G. Tasker Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Did you ...

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 ...

As South Florida braces for a cold snap, gardeners and nursery operators are preparing for the potential impact on tropical ...