David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Squash plants grow very quickly and put on a mass of foliage as they develop. These large leaves can turn yellow for various reasons, but what causes discolored foliage and how worried should you be ...

Every year when spring officially arrives, people spend more time in the great outdoors as the season gears up. Whether you’re looking for help identifying plants along your morning hike or designing ...

This shade loving fern has bold and bright matte-green leaves that give a fresh look throughout the spring and summer. What: The bold evergreen leaves of this holly fern are the largest of all the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Houseplants are one of the easiest (and best) ways to add style, personality, and life to your space. But ...

Question: I planted Amazon lily bulbs last year that produced large evergreen leaves but have not flowered. When do they normally bloom? Answer: Flowering time is during the winter months for Amazon ...

Maple trees are among the most loved and widely planted shade trees in home landscapes. Maples produce seeds that fall like tiny helicopters from the tree, which kids love to run to and catch. As ...