We all like our homes to smell nice–from freshly laundered sheets to scented candles–there are numerous ways to achieve this. However, fragranced indoor plants are a wonderful way to scent our homes ...

Epiphytes, plants such as orchids and mosses that grow in trees, draw nutrients from the air and create refuge for all sorts of other life forms. They are the foundation of forest canopy ecosystems, ...

Costco Brought Back This ‘Lucky’ Plant to Stores and Shoppers Say It's Amazing originally appeared on Dengarden. If you’ve been in need of some luck, it’s time to head over to Costco and check out its ...

Summer evenings in the garden become magical when the right plants release their fragrances as the sun sets. Night-scented plants create beautiful sensory experiences while attracting important ...

Q. Most examples of unusual wildlife are animals. Which plants do you think are notable, or at least interesting, in some way? A. I have received this question before, the first time being from Joab ...

Dr. Nathaniel Ward, a 19th century London physician, had a keen interest in nature, including observing insect behavior. When studying a sphinx moth emerging from a chrysalis he had buried in moist ...

April was National Native Plant Month, also recognized as New Mexico Native Plant Month. Currant bushes, buffaloberry, willows and New Mexico olives have been flowering, attracting early pollinators.

Ever felt the frustration of watching your beloved houseplants wither away despite your best efforts? You’re not alone. Many plant enthusiasts struggle with the delicate balance of watering—too much ...

What do you get when you mix prehistoric times, science and something kids will like? An item called the Amazing Dinosaur Plant, of course! This so-called prehistoric evergreen claims it grows in just ...

Orchids, mosses, ferns—or epiphytes, defined as nonparasitic plants that grow on other plants—are crucial for Earth’s biodiversity and play essential roles in forests around the world, building ...