In USDA growing zones 9 to 11, it remains evergreen. In colder climates, expect the shrub to lose its foliage when frost occurs. Fertilizer Mexican bird of paradise have nitrogen-fixing roots ...

On her three-quarter-acre plot, Tinu's house is strategically placed in the middle, surrounded by beautiful flowering plants ...

This week's Plant Pick of the Week is a native shrub that turns wine-red and ripens blue-black berries in early fall.

Is this normal? A. Regretfully your bird of paradise is suffering from crown rot at the base of the clump. Your email picture shows a fairly young plant that may be set too deep. Pull back some of ...

Q: My homeowners association requires a replacement for a dying plum tree with something similar. I want to plant a more drought-tolerant, low-maintenance small tree. Any suggestions? A: I am ...

Pokeweed, alas, has the temerity to pop up in unwanted places in our yards. The wayward adventurers are undoubtedly broadcast by birds, of which many species relish the fruit. Colorful, conspicuous ...

Tucked on the rugged shore of the vast Pacific Ocean, the Cape Meares National Wildlife Refuge is easily one of Oregon's most ...

The Jadishpur Reservoir, Nepal's first man-made reservoir created for agricultural irrigation, serves as a crucial habitat ...

Newly Discovered Late Cretaceous Birds May Have Carried Heavy Prey Like Extant Raptors Oct. 9, 2024 — Newly discovered birds from Late Cretaceous North America were hawk-sized and had powerful ...

Ever wondered if you could walk from Santa Monica all the way down the Southern California coast? Here's how to do it while ...