Sunshine Plants

10 Plants that Beat the Heat

Plant these heat-loving, hardy plants that thrive in hot weather. Simply water them once a week to enjoy their blooms all summer long.

to Divide Perennial Plants

Sooner or later your perennial plants will need to be divided. You'll notice them dieing out in the center or floppy over. When that happens, follow the steps here.

She spent two years taking care of the ‘perfect plant.’ Then, she realized it’s plastic

"I feel like these last two years have been a lie."

Does the Moon Affect Plants? Part 2: Moonlight and Biorhythms

The Biology of Moonlight?The moon may have effects on animal behavior (see here for example), but does it affect plants?Last time I introduced the scientific literature on the subject by referring …

What You May Have Missed from the IndustryWeek Best Plants Conference

If you missed the 2013 IndustryWeek Best Plants conference, you missed a lot. Fortunately, we are working on articles, video and photos to tell the tale of this annual event. Here are the very first fruits of our efforts, but not the last.

Plants Map: because paper gets wet and we forget stuff

Part of being The Most Approachable Man in the World ™ means that I get to meet a lot of cool new people. Having met the folks behind Plants Map, I'm sold!

How to Grow Vines on Your Pergola

An organic canopy provides shade from the sun and adds style to your outdoor space.

A New Book Explores the Art of Plants

“Strange Plants” depicts the relationship between artists and flora through in-depth interviews and original artwork.

Why You Keep Killing Your Plants and What to Do About It

Did you know a cactus could droop? I didn’t until I killed one. Some plants are hardier than others, but if you’re anything like me, the only plant that survives under your thumb is an artificial one. Habitual plant killers, here’s where we go wrong.

You Can Talk to Plants. Maybe You Should Listen.

An installation at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden ponders the sounds made by plants.

How to Care for Potted Plants

Tips for keeping plants healthy; plus our favorite flowers and plants for container gardens.

How and when to water air plants

There are so many different ways to water a tillandsia that it’s easy to get confused. In addition, it’s widely believed that tillandsias don’t need any water at all. But all plants need water and …

Green Plants for Brown Thumbs

If you're like us, you may love plants but have a hard time keeping them alive. Here's a ton of easy to care for plants to brighten up your apartment without too much of a challenge!

Living with plants: the ups and downs

Crazy plant people are the new crazy cat lovers. There is an entire community on Instagram dedicated to showing off houseplants and swapping care tips...

Can Plants Learn to Associate Stimuli with Reward?

A group of pea plants has displayed a sensitivity to environmental cues that resembles associative learning in animals.

Why It’s Important To Be Educated About Your Plants

Plants are a huge part of the lives of many people. They provide food, shelter, and oftentimes beauty to those who take care of them. But what exactly do we know about these plants? How much do you know about their needs and wants? Do you even know how to take care of your plants properly? Or, like most people, have you just been winging it all this time? If so then read on! We’re going to explore some tips that will help…

Are Climbing Plants Really Bad for Your House?