Daylilies are drought-tolerant once established but require regular watering when they're young. Water them deeply once a week during dry spells to encourage deep root growth. Avoid overhead ...

The 18 long-living perennials that will last for decades include varieties like hostas, daylilies, echinacea, sedum, and ...

One of my favorite succulent houseplants is the Desert Rose (Adenium)! These lovely bonsai-esque plants are unique additions to any home. However, there are certain care techniques and expectations ...

Winter can make even experienced gardeners second-guess themselves. One week your beds look fine, and the next they’re a jumble of brown sticks, collapsed stems, and patchy soil that screams “failure.

My name is Iris, and I have lived many lives. I first bloomed decades ago beside a farmhouse fence, where my roots learned ...

Several new products vie for attention each year at the Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE). The event which is held in ...

The winter season is one of those down times for gardeners. Snow is on the ground, but it is too early to start seeds indoors ...

YOU might think there is very little to do in a ­winter garden, be­sides sweeping up soggy leaves and mulching your beds. But don’t be fooled — now is the perfect time to sharpen those loppers and ...

Ruqaiijah Yearby ([email protected]), Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri. Brietta Clark, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California. José F ...

Over half of seniors will need help with eating, getting dressed or other basic activities at some point, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the cost of help continues ...

Skin care, and specifically the art of building a skin care routine, can be a form of self care. But with hundreds of products on the market, figuring out the correct way to layer serums, moisturizers ...