Local horticulturist Nan Sterman explains what went into choosing the plants and her garden design in Balboa Park’s rebuilt Botanical Building ...

Deep in the misty highlands of northwestern Peru, scientists have uncovered three entirely new species of frogs.

That’s Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park in Copeland, Florida – the botanical Amazon of North America that somehow remains Florida’s best-kept secret. You know how people are always saying, “I’m ...

Fakahatchee Strand (go ahead, practice saying it a few times – fuh-kuh-HATCH-ee) is the kind of place that makes you forget ...

Bring island vibes home with tropical garden accents like bamboo, orchids, water features, and lush greenery seen in Hawaii villas.

House plants that include common ivy, spider plants and peace lilies can help reduce stress and improve air quality. Use ...

We profile the versatile, hardy and striking bromeliad. COMMON NAME Bromeliads BOTANICAL NAME Androlepis and others; there are nearly 3,500 species across 76 genera. ORIGIN Tropical parts of the ...

For years, we’ve admired plants for their ability to cleanse the air and help fight air pollution. However, our green ally ...

Something strange happens to water as it moves through the stems of horsetail plants – and this unique process provides ...

Gardening tips: Monsoon humidity making your home musty and sticky? These five air-purifying plants reduce moisture, control allergens, and help keep indoor air cleaner and fresher.