Unlike humans, plants aren't dramatic when they desperately need something. A purple begonia will not grunt or groan when agitated. A burgundy-hued rubber plant will not roll its eyes when dehydrated.

Last year, I made my own potting soil by mixing about half peat moss with my garden soil. The plant I bought already potted grew much better than the ones in my own mix. How can I improve my potting ...

Post-vacation, you're bound to return as fresh as a daisy. But if you fail to plan ahead, your plants can go from thriving to wilted in just a few days—especially in hot summer weather. According to ...

Don’t forget plant care when planning your summer getaway. “After a wonderful vacation, it’s never fun to come home to dead plants,” says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Michele ...