plants

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.

When dropping hints about gifts to your Valentine, mention these pet-safe flowers to consider and toxic species to avoid.

Cats on catnip can be quite fun to watch. Can dogs get in on the action? Yes, but it probably won’t be as entertaining.

Leonardo DiCaprio at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2020.

Thanks to Leonardo DiCaprio’s environmental activism, there’s now a critically endangered species named in his honor.

This compound butter includes wild garlic and dandelion.

Many common yard weeds—from purslane to dandelion—are perfectly edible, if you know how to identify and prepare them.

To avoid greeting trick-or-treaters with a rotten jack-o'-lantern on Halloween, you should wait until the last minute to carve your pumpkin.

"My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my plants. Prepare to die." —What you should say if you see this in your yard.

For this invasive species, it’s best to adopt a ‘Take no prisoners’ mentality. And that may mean drowning spotted lanternfly eggs in alcohol.

Do Brussels Sprouts Taste Better Now? Yes—Here’s Why

20 Pet-Friendly Houseplants That Are Safe for Cats or Dogs—And 20 That Aren't

See What North Dakota’s Sunflower Fields Look Like in Full Bloom

Why Mushrooms Grow in Potting Soil—and What to Do About Them

How to Turn Your Aloe Vera Plant Into a Sunburn Remedy

The Surprising Reason Cats Love to Roll Around in Catnip—and It's Not Just for the High

How Often Should You Water Succulents?

Shopping for New Houseplants? Here’s How to Pick Out the Healthiest Specimens

What Is White Asparagus?

A Tree That Flowers With 40 Different Fruits

10 Essential Tools That Will Help Your Garden Thrive

10 Animals Whose Poop Comes With Perks

10 Easy-to-Grow Plants for First-Time Gardeners

Can You Spot the Daffodils in This Spring Brainteaser?

Here Are Your Chances of Finding a Four-Leaf Clover This St. Patrick's Day

Spring Is the Best Time to Repot Your Houseplants—Here's How

Your Plant Addiction Is Fueling a Succulent Poaching Crisis

The ‘Doomsday Vault’ Has Opened Its Doors to Receive New Seed Deposits

Pet-Safe (and Toxic) Flowers to Be Aware of This Valentine's Day

Is Catnip Bad for Dogs?

Meet Leo—A Critically Endangered Tree Species Named After Leonardo DiCaprio

11 Common Weeds You Can Eat

This Is the Best Time to Carve a Pumpkin to Make It Last for Halloween

If You See a Spotted Lanternfly, Officials Say ‘Kill It! Squash it, Smash it … Just Get Rid Of It!’