Not only is it beautiful, but pollinators love it too, and it’s a near-native, coming from Mexico. The Mexican bird-of-paradise grows as a large shrub or a small tree, depending how you prune it. It ...

A common feature in Florida landscaping, the paradise tree (Simarouba glauca) boasts shiny leaves and interesting-looking purple fruit — but gardeners beware, as this tree can be more trouble than ...

There’s a reason the bird of paradise is one of the most popular tropical houseplants, and it’s not because it’s gorgeous (though that helps). For all its dramatic beauty, this tropical plant is ...

Fortunate to be wintering in Southern Texas, I’m able to enjoy some flowering plants that can only be grown in containers up north and brought in to a sunny though warmer environment in the colder ...

Imagine never having to water your lawn. During Montana’s summers, when the state can go 40 or 50 days without seeing rain, that could save a lot of time and money. “All of our native plants are ...

This month is prime time to take advantage of the festive holiday displays that go on at conservatories and public gardens within a day-trip range of Harrisburg. Pennsylvania is home to two of America ...

An opportunity to trade and share seeds, cuttings and starts is available at the 9th annual Paradise Seed and Plant Swap scheduled 11 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 3 at the Paradise Masonic Lodge, 5934 ...