Scientists discovered that swollen-thorn acacias invested more in ant rewards during a drought, suggesting that mutualistic ...

It is crucial to distinguish between plants that simply grow quickly and those that actively harm their environment.

While only one species of pawpaw is cold-hardy in New England, there are four to five species still found in Florida.

However, tropical rainforest canopies are battlegrounds for survival. Ants compete fiercely for nesting space, taking over ...

Authorities in Nebraska said three people remain unaccounted for following an explosion at a fuel pellets plant in Fremont.

Many gardeners say that vines are the best plants to give their homes an air of tropical living by using them to cover ...

You might not be thriving in the heat and humidity of summer, but there are some plants that love this weather.

Gloxinia might not be as well-known as orchids or violets, but with its luxurious blooms and exotic flair, it’s a true gem ...

The destruction of tropical rainforests — seen in shocking images of huge wildfires, vast clear-cuts and dying ...

So you just bought a tropical houseplant. Before you go full steam ahead, it's important to acclimate it to the new environment, so it can truly thrive.

Probably the first pioneer plants to arrive in Hawaii were mosses and ferns. Ferns have been around for over 360 million ...

All gardens occasionally benefit from a substantial work-over. In today’s column, I describe such a project in my garden.