While these flowers have developed a reputation for being finicky plantings in the Southern states—they balk at the heat and ...

There are many different types of salvias, and they all produce beautiful, tall flower spikes with gray-green leaves. These ornamental plants will look fabulous next to your eye-catching delphiniums.

During the spring and summer the leaves have served as factories where most of the foods necessary for the tree's growth are manufactured. This food-making process takes place in the leaf in numerous ...

Eucalyptus leaves may have therapeutic benefits, from reducing discomfort to freshening breath. You can drink eucalyptus tea but avoid eucalyptus oil as it can be harmful even in small amounts.

Ready-washed salad leaves are convenient but deteriorate quickly and sometimes are rinsed with chemical mixtures to prolong their shelf life. Look instead for those that have been washed only in ...

Mulberry trees produce flavorful berries that are enjoyed around the world. For centuries, its leaves have been used in traditional medicine as a natural treatment for a variety of conditions.

The beauty of fall lies in the variety of shades – you’ll find crimson, golden-yellow and purplish-red leaves in many parts of the U.S. This color palette is also associated with other autumn ...

This story appears in the October 2012 issue of National Geographic magazine. We have all held leaves, driven miles to see their fall colors, eaten them, raked them, sought their shade.

An additional benefit of leaving the leaves is insulation. The constant cycle of freeze-thaw during the winter months can ...

Rescuers in Myanmar reported finding bodies swept away by the powerful storm, which left a trail of destruction there and in neighboring countries. By John Yoon Rescuers in Myanmar said on Friday ...