Humans are animal chauvinists: we like our insects pretty. As fall arrives, the monarch butterfly and praying mantids may stoke human sympathy.

In fall, when the temperature starts to drop, the days get shorter, and you begin preparing to care for dormant plants over the winter, you might think that gardening season is over. But that isn't ...

Fall is one of the most beautiful seasons and if you're looking to bring those vibrant fall colors indoors, here are some houseplants that can help.

If your outdoor potted plants tend to die of thirst due to your absence or absentmindedness, try selecting less-thirsty species.

Among native perennials, candidates include turtleheads, wingstem, obedient plant, downy lobelia, blue mistflower and lady’s tresses.

If plants were laid out by presence at nurseries, this would achieve areas of uniformity that could guide gardeners based on the effect they’re trying to achieve with a plant.