Most plants benefit from companion planting - where each species complements the other. This can be even more important in drier, arid zones where water is more scarce. Palm trees are often grown in ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Have you recently or in ...

Dreaming of a beach vacation? My guess is you’re picturing a palm tree. Fantasizing about life on a remote island? You’re probably envisioning a walk among birds of paradise, cannas and bananas.

LIHUE, KAUAI (ISLAND NEWS) -- A major environmental nonprofit in Kauai celebrates a big anniversary this year. The National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG) turns 60 this summer. NTBG is a nonprofit ...

In the botanical world, flowers come in a dazzling array of pink color variations, from pastel and coral shades to deep berry and fuschia. Nowhere are such diverse pink petals more prevalent than ...

The Izu Peninsula in Japan is known for beautiful ocean views, natural hot springs and the early blooming Kawazu cherry blossoms. But a tropical garden near Kawazu has combined two more warm-climate ...

A lakeside home with a sprawling tropical oasis in the backyard has hit the market in Speers Point. It is the first time the property has been offered to the market since 2004. The owners renovated ...

Do you have a desire to connect with nature and literally touch some grass? You're in luck. The list isn't meant to be a strict ranking, but rather to highlight some of the country's most enchanting ...

ST. LOUIS — Outdoor living is getting a serious upgrade this season, thanks to a stunning collaboration between Joe’s Market Basket and Slemmer Landscape & Design. The two local favorites teamed up to ...

HGTV created a list of the most beautiful gardens in every U.S. state. A garden in Coral Gables was highlighted as Florida's entry. This 83-acre garden was founded in 1938 and is named after plant ...

The Great Tropical Greenhouse in the Berlin-Dahlem Botanical Garden is one of the most important and largest greenhouses in ...