plants

Trees hit growth spurts just like we do.

Your tree has lived a whole other life before being attacked by your cat.

The best Christmas tree farm near you is whichever one also has sleigh rides and a petting zoo.

Grab one of these and you run the risk of someone throwing it right in the garbage.

It’s partly thanks to the popularity of roasted Brussels sprouts over boiled ones—but that’s not the whole story.

Before you bring home a new plant, be sure to check that it's safe for your pets, too.

Get peace of mind (and a greener space) with these pet-friendly plants, plus find out which plants aren't so safe for cats and dogs.

This would brighten up your Instagram feed.

North Dakota’s sunflower season is almost over, but these captivating photos and videos won’t fade.

Rogue invader or pleasant pot-mate? You be the judge.

If you spot a mushroom growing in the same pot as your houseplant, there's no need to panic.

With the right knowledge, you can harvest homegrown aloe vera and take advantage of its medicinal properties.

Catnip has some real benefits beyond getting your pet wasted.

Catnip is good for tripping out, but there's actually another tangible benefit for cats that doesn't involve a recreational high.

Squishy, discolored leaves mean trouble.

Yes, it is possible to underwater your succulents. This is how much moisture the desert plants really need.

Shopping for healthy plants may feel like a guessing game, but there are several signs you can look for to boost your chances of horticultural success.

Though they differ in taste and appearance, white asparagus and green asparagus are the same plant species.

For most of the year, the trees of 40 fruits look like any other tree. But in spring, dozens of shades of pinks and reds and whites begin to appear.

Whether you're a beginner or not, these items will help your garden flourish.

Essential gardening tools like the Flexi Hose, gloves, and more can keep your greenery looking lush all season long.

Two black vultures whose poop comes with perks.

Sometimes animal poop does double (ahem) duty.

You won't need a green thumb to take care of these tough plants.

If you can't wait to see spring flowers growing in your backyard, you can look for them in the colorful brainteaser.

Don't bet on finding one of these on St. Patrick's Day

Your chances of finding a four-leaf clover are one in thousands, but there are some steps you can take to increase your luck.

Any plants you've had for more than a year likely needed to be repotted, and early spring is the best time of year to give them an upgrade.

Leaves of the Conophytum bilobum succulent.

Rare succulents native to California and South Africa are being poached to meet soaring demand from houseplant collectors.

The Svalbard Global Seed Bank in Norway contains 1.1 million seed samples from roughly 6000 plant species, and it just received a new batch of deposits.