Turn your vision of an African violet covered with beautiful flowers into a reality with these must-know tips.

African violets are beautiful, endlessly varied, and just finicky enough to make growing them a rewarding challenge. On this Talk of Iowa, we are joined by Iowa State University horticulturists Cindy ...

Maple trees are thin-barked, so you will want to protect a young tree with a tree guard in the winter to prevent frost cracks ...

Years ago, tropical plants were considered exotic and often were so expensive the average person was not able to afford many ...

Though these seven are great houseplants to start with, the list doesn't end there. Ferrari said a couple of additional ...

Green is good—but sometimes, you need a little extra pizzazz.

Large plants require a little more time. Using a damp cloth, wipe the leaves to get rid of any dust or debris. Brush off ...

Holding onto those stained, chipped coffee mugs? If you love houseplants, it's easy to repurpose old mugs into small plant ...

Winter has many daydreaming about a tropical paradise. Orchids can transform the average home into a tropical setting.

If the soil has pulled away from the sides of the pot or won’t absorb water, bottom watering can help. Steinkopf recommends ...

“The number-one issue this time of year is lack of light,” she says. “For a plant that is accustomed to plenty of sunlight ...

The cold, dreary days of winter have many people daydreaming about jetting away to some exotic location to bask briefly in a tropical paradise before having to return to the bone-chilling reality of a ...