Propagating houseplants is a great way to get more blooms for your buck. Follow this easy, beginner-friendly method to ...

Not all houseplants love humidity. However, there are lots of tropical plants that hail from damp rainforests, and many of ...

With over 1,800 species and hybrids, begonias are a staple plant in homes and gardens across the country. From the cane begonias with their delicate drooping blooms to the bold rex begonias with their ...

DEAR NEIL: Recently you were asked about deer-proof plants that will grow in partial shade. We have been growing these bearded beauties from my dad’s place on the Brazos. They were relocated to Camp ...

Every year there seems to be a plant that catches my eye, some years there are more than others, but I am always intrigued by the new varieties. Begonias are always a hit with me as they are showy ...

Selecting the right begonia variety is important when growing indoors with limited sunlight. Some varieties like Rex and Angel Wing begonias are more forgiving in low-light conditions. These varieties ...

Begonias are some of the most rewarding plants you can grow. They come in thousands of varieties, bloom for months on end, and many types thrive in shade where other flowering plants struggle. But ...

OREGON-BORN PLANTSWOMAN Ann Amato dates her love of begonias to childhood and an antique majolica bowl embellished with a begonia leaf that her grandmother owned, a precious family heirloom that was ...

Begonias (Begonia semperflorens-cultorum) are warm-season annuals with a long blooming period; the “semperflorens” part of the species name means “always flowering.” Another very useful characteristic ...

IN KEEPING WITH the other week’s article, let us add to our list of great summer plants. All of these selections are for their foliage. 1. Rex begonias These begonias are noted for their large 6- to 8 ...

Like many gardeners, I’m always falling for new plants, and I fell head-over-heels three years ago when I met “Escargot.” With curled green and silver leaves swirling in snail-like spiral patterns, I ...