The weather is certainly tropical so why not accommodate the garden? Brook Umberger of Hershey Gardens was back with us today to tell us about a few durable, beautiful tropical plants that can take ...

I love our native plants and concentrate on their use in the landscape. However, using tropical plants for annual or perennial color is useful and appropriate as well. The national flower of Barbados ...

These exotic plants will brighten any corner of your property and with the right care, will last for a long time. Even though many of them originated in countries on the other side of the world, they ...

Bromeliads are finally getting the attention they deserve. At one time they were only popular with a small segment of house-plant enthusiasts. Today, bromeliads are prized tropical treasures in many ...

For our third and final installment of the native plant/exotic plant discussion, it seems we need to get to the crux of the matter. You need to pick a plant to add to your garden, so do you plant a ...

As the melodies of Keith Urban’s “Long Hot Summer” fill the air, it’s time to ask ourselves: are we, and more importantly, our gardens ready for the heat? Summer is upon us and as temperatures rise, ...

The tropical hibiscus bloom period lasts for several months, which ensures your yard will be beautiful all summer long. (Ellis Lucia) Tropical plants play an important role in New Orleans summer ...