When temperatures are rising outside, a cool home is all the more important. But what if all the usual means - ventilating the rooms, darkening the windows - fail to bring relief? Before cranking up ...

Indoor gardeners aren’t affected by the change of seasons. If it’s cold, turn up the heat. If it’s dark, use better lighting.

Rosemary is a versatile plant, able to be used for everything from cooking to making homemade soap. If you want to grow it ...

As Tovah Martin notes in Once Upon a Windowsill, “When the Victorians first laid eyes on palms in the great public gardens, it was definitely love at first sight.” Gardeners’ “frond-ship” with indoor ...

In the warmer months, it’s tempting to blast the air conditioner in an effort to stay cool. There’s a much cheaper, more environmentally friendly way to keep the temperature down in your house: plants ...

Q: Every winter, I end up losing some of my indoor plants. They will look fine all summer, but once winter comes, they ...

As frost approaches, gardeners are tempted to dig up plants and place them in pots for use indoors. Too often, the results are disappointing as plants that flourished in the garden drop leaves and ...

DENVER — Spring annuals are doing well in containers now. If you planted pansies, kale and sweet alyssum early, they should be putting on a good show. I plant a lot of lettuce in pots because it's ...

Ever get tired of moving your favorite plant around, only to find it wilting in a new spot? Picking plants that can handle both your living room and your patio can make your life a whole lot easier.

During winter, indoor plants typically receive less sunlight, which means they don't grow as quickly. Slower growth typically means houseplants need less water. Learn more about how much to water your ...