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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 ...

With its glossy green foliage and flashy trumpet-shaped flowers, the mandevilla plant is a stunning low-maintenance option for endless summer color. This tropical plant has showy clusters of flowers ...

Tropical landscapes are quite easy to create even in a temperate climate and you don't have to play by the rules to achieve effective results.

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." “People adore having tropical plants in their homes or yards because they bring a vibrant, exotic vibe ...

Modern front yards are defined by clean lines, a sculptured and manicured look, and a holistic approach to garden design that encourages you to connect spiritually with the space. A key element of a ...

are among the most valuable food resources one can harvest from the home garden. They are packed with nutrition and can be grown vertically in the garden to save space. Poles, fences or trellises ...

If you don't want to buy tender or summer-blooming bulbs every year, you'll need to dig and store them indoors for the winter ...

Do you dream of a tropical paradise in your backyard? If so, you might consider planting gingers that are adapted to our area to add that tropical flare. Gingers are a large group of exotic plants ...

Randy Lane’s Fairdale Drive residence in Fairfield fits in with all of the other homes in the neighborhood. But a tour of his home’s backyard looks more like a tropical island than Midwestern suburbia ...

The tropics is home to a great many plant species with flamboyantly colorful flowers and foliage. This may raise an eyebrow or two, but perhaps it’s time we temperate climate gardeners toss our ...