Almost every plant we eat has a flower, and flowering plants populate every corner of the planet. But many questions remain about how and when this vast group emerged throughout the history of life on ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. We have flower gardens and vegetable gardens, potagers and rose gardens. Flower seeds are listed in one part of ...

At first glance, it's easy to think of soil as something that simply keeps plants in place. But if you're on a mission to grow a flourishing garden, it's worth considering the quality of your soil.

Late winter can be a good time to force branches from spring-flowering trees and shrubs to bloom indoors. Once buds open, move the branches to a brighter room, out of direct sunlight. The arrival of ...

11:15, Tue, Aug 20, 2024 Updated: 11:19, Tue, Aug 20, 2024 Roses are a beautiful addition to any summer garden, but keeping them thriving as the weather begins to cool can be challenging. August tends ...

Deadheading sounds dramatic, but it’s simply removing spent flowers from your plants to encourage more blooms throughout the growing season. This basic gardening technique tricks plants into producing ...

With their beautiful colors and intriguing aerial behavior, hummingbirds are always a welcome sight. There are 15 species of them found in the U.S., and you can attract hummingbirds into your garden ...