The peace lily is a classic indoor plant best known for its whimsical white blooms that emerge even during the winter's ...

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. An evergreen flowering ...

A Christmas cactus won't bloom unless it gets 12-14 hours of darkness for 8 weeks in the fall. Warm temperatures, late ...

These past few weeks of cold, gray days have made me look forward to spring. The poinsettias are finally spent, the amaryllis bulbs have bloomed and the paperwhites are almost over. So what now? Bring ...

This flowering bush boasts the bright colors and shape perfect for attracting hummingbirds. Best of all, it's an easy one to grow for nearly nonstop nectar.

Lilacs are the star of Lombard during May, but this year they’re coming out early. Some of Lilacia Park’s lilacs are blossoming so far ahead of schedule that Lombard Park District horticulturist Jerry ...

As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers, but as many flora lovers know, there's no need to wait till May to see blossoming plants. There are numerous plants that produce beautiful, ...