Here are just a few of the legends surrounding our most popular Christmas plants. This spiny shrub with scarlet red berries ...

You can also propagate the plant from tubers, which are typically harvested from mature plants at the end of the growing season. Tubers can be separated and planted in the soil for the next season.

The Christmas connection has long been associated with the mythical story of Pepita, a little girl in the 17th century who ...

Researchers have discovered a rare example of "great fish parenting" with a common coral reef species found to actively ...

The dark myths and folklore behind your favourite Christmas plants - Holly was believed to have obstructed witches ...

The adoption of a sustainable land management practice (SLM) to manage invasive Prosopis juliflora—considered one of the ...

A spiny dwarf evergreen shrub of rounded habit, with stiff, narrow, dark green leaves and rich orange-yellow flowers opening from reddish buds, and followed by blue-black berries ...

Defensive plants, like prickly hedges and spiny shrubs can act as a safe haven for wildlife during the winter. Leave some lawn undisturbed: Resist the urge to clear every leaf, branch, and rock pile.

The winter solstice marks the longest night of the year and the return of longer days. It’s a time steeped in tradition and symbolism, making it the perfect occasion to infuse your garden with plants ...

SOME of those behind the planting of an 'edible forest' in the grounds of Airedale General Hospital have been back recently to remove the protective shields used to help the growth of the young ...

Brutal Soviet-era farming practices severely damaged the Aral Sea's delicate ecosystem. Now ecologists are planting saplings ...

Along with Florida’s enviable subtropical climate comes a diverse selection of beautiful native plants that would look great in your landscape. We’ve compiled the 47 best native plants for Florida, ...