Growing zones, also referred to as hardiness zones, are geographical areas categorized based on average annual minimum winter temperatures in order to determine which plants are likely to thrive in a ...

Snow and cold temperatures rarely kill plants native to Ohio. Most insects survive cold winters by producing an antifreeze-like chemical or entering diapause. Recently, we visited with thousands of ...

New research from Northern Arizona University points to the idea that under some conditions plants can “curate” their microbiomes—selecting good microbes and suppressing harmful ones—to adapt to their ...

This low-maintenance houseplant plant can survive outside. Snake plants (Dracaena trifasciata) are popular houseplants due to their low-maintenance nature and minimal direct sunlight requirements.

Spring has arrived in Florida, marked by the spring equinox and the last frost. Gardeners can now prune dead material from cold-damaged tropical plants and check for signs of new growth. It's time to ...

AMHERST, Mass. – Many native plants in the U.S. cannot possibly move themselves fast enough to avoid climate-change driven extinction. If these native plants are going to have any chance of surviving ...

Dahlias can be a bit tricky to dig up and save over the winter. In fact, many cold-region gardeners opt to just grow dahlias as annuals, buying new plants each year. Overwintering dahlias as ...

At first glance, plants may seem passive—but beneath their stillness lies a world of complexity and constant activity. Plants ...

Moving can be stressful.for people and their houseplants. However, if you are moving houses or apartments and you want to bring your plants with you — and have them survive — there are a few things ...

A woman wearing a hat uses a hose to water her flower garden. - Tatiana Maksimova/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. According to the weather app on your phone, ...

Snake plants (Dracaena trifasciata) are popular houseplants due to their low-maintenance nature and minimal direct sunlight requirements. While they thrive indoors, they can also survive outdoors ...