Minnesota is about as far away from tropical as you can get but our hot temperatures recently have been perfect for tropical plants. Home and Garden expert Larry Pfarr has tips for tropical plants and ...

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 ...

Now that the heat and humidity have our attention, so do tropical blooms. The queen of them all - the saucy hibiscus - takes the summer garden to another latitude. Of the more than 200 species in the ...

Commenters were thrilled. Proud homeowner shares video after transforming ordinary lawn: 'Now that's a tropical paradise' ...

Gardener’s everywhere look for plants that will grow in the shade and one of the best choices is the cast iron plant. This really is a lush tropical looking plant that can take a lot of abuse from the ...

Is your yard starved for sun? Turn your backyard into a thriving oasis with these tried-and-true shade garden plants.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The best perennials for shade can brighten up your garden without needing bright light.. These blooms are ...

The world has more than 1,500 ginger species, most found in the tropics and subtropics. The pineapple ginger is native to Indonesia’s Spice Islands and parts of New Guinea and Australia. Fairchild ...

By Guest Columnist Eddie SmithThere is an unusual looking plant with a descriptive name that performs well in shade gardens ...

I can't tell you how many calls I got from gardeners lamenting the damage. As bad as things looked, I told them, by midsummer our landscapes will have mostly recovered. Well, it's midsummer. What do ...

LITTLE ROCK — If you want to learn more, plan to attend “The Shady Side of Gardening” workshop at Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 8. The workshop will focus on ...