The lawn between the sidewalk and road, called a hellstrip due to its seemingly inhospitable growing environment, can be cultivated if you select plants wisely.

Curcuma is a group of plants in the ginger family (Zingiberaceae) called hidden or surprise gingers. Some curcuma produce flowers that are on low flower stalks covered up by their lush foliage ...

Wild ginger flowers are certainly a memorable botanical experience. California has four species of wild ginger, all with similar habits and looks, but separated slightly by range or character ...

I’d suggest planting six palm-sized roots for a large family. Once you have acquired your ginger, you can prepare a space for them in the garden. I recommend planting ginger in areas around the main ...

Shell ginger (Alpinia zerumbet) is one of 200 herbaceous perennial herbs that grow from aromatic rhizomes. It has a dramatic tropical look, with wide, 2-foot-long dark-green glossy leaves along ...