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Freesia is a group of over a dozen species of perennials that bloom in a wide variety of colors, peppering your landscape ...

These indoor-outdoor Christmas container ideas are made to last from after Thanksgiving through New Years. Detailed how-to's ...

With this weird, long warm fall, it’s easy to put off putting your garden to bed for the winter. But weather can change very ...

I’ve been taking Miguel, my 12-year-old Havanese, for 3,500-step walks around the neighborhood lately (and telling myself ...

It's common for poinsettias to thrive into February and beyond, but their once colorful leaves will be replaced by all green ...

Shorter days and a chill in the air cause avid gardeners to turn their attention to indoor plants. Even those without an urge ...

Bring a splash of colour and fragrance to your home this season with these winter flowers that bloom beautifully in India’s ...

White egret flowers boast beautiful blooms, but they can be temperamental and need very specific conditions when grown ...

In a pioneering effort, a Lucknow-based man has successfully cultivated saffron — traditionally grown in Kashmir’s cool climate and unique soil conditions — using the aeroponic technique that requires ...

A keen gardener has shared her "brilliant" hack for growing peace lilies, and all it requires is a banana peel and a little ...