If you are ready to venture into the world of exotic tropical fruit, consider planting a tree from the annonaceae or custard-apple family. Several tasty species are available and grow well here in ...

It will come as no surprise to Randy Strauss that bromeliads can be used as part of a lush tropical-style garden in the Bay Area. He planned it that way when he hired landscape designer David Feix to ...

When it comes to selecting a thriller plant for your mixed container, I think it is hard to beat a banana. They have the ability to instantly capture the imagination of all who gaze upon them and ...

Now that the heat and humidity have our attention, so do tropical blooms. The queen of them all - the saucy hibiscus - takes the summer garden to another latitude. Of the more than 200 species in the ...

The Red Abyssinian banana started showing up in garden centers just over a decade ago and now is considered to be the most beautiful banana for the landscape. It is perfect for Lowcountry gardeners ...

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 ...

The first time you see a Japanese emperor oak (Quercus dentata ‘Pinnatifida’) you’ll be convinced it’s a tropical houseplant. That’s because the leaves on this amazing little tree are so heavily ...

There's a secret gem hidden behind the wrought iron gates of Farmingdale State College on Route 110. The teaching gardens there rival many public botanical gardens I've visited, and they're all ...

The exotic gardens just outside Stavanger are hugely popular with Norwegian locals. Just a 20-minute boat ride from the city of Stavanger, Norway, lies a windswept island hiding an unexpected secret.

Have you ever returned from a tropical destination wishing you could hang onto that beachy vibe when your vacation is but a distant memory? Do magazines and television shows in sultry settings ...