One of the largest collections of plants in the world is located on Florida's west coast. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is located serenely on Sarasota Bay.

Crape Myrtle (Lagerstromia) In bush or tree form, crape myrtle is a show stopper with its panicles of crinkly flowers from mid-summer to fall. Blossoms come in white, pink, red, and purple, and the ...

This herb is as popular with hummingbirds as it is with gardeners, thanks to its nectar-rich flowers and fruity-smelling ...

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MacCubbin gives Florida gardening advice about care of pagoda plants, tomatoes, tibouchina, coleus, crown of thorns and St.

Here we are, three-quarters through the summer heat of July; the spark, crackle and vast array of colorful fireworks all but ...

"Max" gardeners like their yards looking bold, bright, and abundant. Here's how to do that without descending into a chaotic ...

Here we are, three-quarters through the summer heat of July; the spark, crackle and vast array of colorful fireworks all but a fading glow in our mind’s eye.

However, not all plants will thrive in this sort of environment. Here, we asked the experts to share their favorite porch-friendly picks. Whether you’re working with filtered morning sun or deep shade ...

Costco is now stocking exotic fruits like mangosteens, rambutans and baby guavas. Here's how to pick, eat and enjoy these ...

Campfire Red Ember is known botanically as Bidens ferulifolia and has its roots out west in Arizona. It will grow 10 inches ...

Grow a Garden includes dozens of plant species segregated by the climates in which their real-life counterparts typically grow.