Have you ever gone to the grocery store for, say, milk, and left with a cartful of impulse buys? Well, I visited a couple of nurseries last week in search of one specific plant and left with nearly ...

Searing summer heat. Minuscule annual rainfall. Nearly nonexistent humidity. Arid soil that’s more like cement than dirt in many places. No wonder that even the most experienced local gardeners ...

Like many houseplants, you'll need to monitor your parlor palm for when it's time to repot it, either due to its growth or ...

Palms help create the tropical look so popular in New Orleans gardens, and summer is the preferred time to plant them. The warm soil from May through August will encourage vigorous root growth. How ...

When choosing a container for gardening, consider its material, placement, and drainage capabilities. Terracotta pots are porous and require frequent watering, while glazed pots retain moisture better ...

I live in an apartment with an incredibly shady so-called backyard: a 10-by-15-foot expanse of dirty concrete tucked behind my driveway. I’ve always wanted a big garden, but, unless a demolition crew ...

If you live in a tropical or subtropical climate and want a stately, ornamental tree that gives large harvests of sweet fruits, then a date palm tree might be for you. This guide looks at how to grow ...

Have you ever gone to the grocery store for, say, milk, and left with a cartful of impulse buys? Well, I visited a couple of nurseries last week in search of one specific plant and left with nearly ...