Tropical plants in the genus Heliconia attract hummingbirds, bats and other creatures in the wild — and intrigue plant collectors, who prize them for their intense colors, dramatic beak-like ...

Gardens in milder climates often benefit from plants that combine striking visuals with an unexpected sensory twist. Popcorn ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Red flowers are often the most alluring flowers in the garden. They invite your attention more than any other flowers! Red is the ...

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 ...

For a summer full of colorful flowers and lush foliage, consider adding summer bulbs to your gardens. Most summer-flowering bulbs are native to tropical and subtropical climates and will reliably ...

As the melodies of Keith Urban’s “Long Hot Summer” fill the air, it’s time to ask ourselves: are we, and more importantly, our gardens ready for the heat? Summer is upon us and as temperatures rise, ...

Stacy Tornio has authored more than 15 books about animals, nature, and gardening. She is a master gardener and master naturalist. Amazon elephant's ear thrives in large pots, both inside and out. It ...

It's not too late to liven up your garden with bright and colorful blooms. Bright, colorful flowers are one of the best things that summer has to offer. So, if you don't have any flowers planted in ...

Q: A few butterflies are visiting our flowers. What can we plant to attract more? A: Usually colorful flowers can invite butterflies to visit. Of all of these, my favorite has to be the red pentas.

Bright, colorful flowers are one of the best things that summer has to offer. So, if you don't have any flowers planted in your garden or yard, you might feel like you're missing out a bit on these ...