Plants need a lot of care during this time of year. With these temperature changes, there are a lot of things to prep, and ...

Happy peppers have a simple secret. This little-known tip helps lock out weeds, protect against weather damage, and keeps ...

Many gardeners resort to using bedsheets to protect sensitive flowers and vegetables. But does covering plants with sheets really protect them from freezing temperatures?

Plant owners know just how difficult it can be to figure out what they need, especially when leaves start browning or wilting. But it turns out that plants may have been telling you all along. A new ...

The excitement starts the moment those first green shoots pop through the soil, and suddenly every windowsill turns into a mini greenhouse full of hope, promise, and tiny leaves reaching for the sun.

Numerous gardeners described purchasing plants that they later learned were invasive and harmful to the environment.

A destructive plant pathogen has long puzzled scientists with its ability to move swiftly through crops and cause sudden, ...

Relaxing by the pool is most enjoyable when the poolside landscape is on point. The best plants to put around a pool are those with low maintenance needs, that doesn’t make a mess and can withstand ...

Welcome to the October edition of the L.A. Times Plants newsletter, with a list of this month’s plant-related activities and upcoming events. But first, let’s celebrate one of my favorite things ...

Plants use a clever cellular signal to keep growing and flowering as seasons shift and climate conditions become less ...