If you've looked around your local garden center recently, you'll find that there are so many new varieties of begonias to choose from nowadays! In addition to the wax begonias, there are also the lovely dragon-wing begonias, trailing begonias, showy tuberous begonias, rex begonias, and the list goes on! Read on to find out what you need to know about growing different types of begonias. Read in full.

If you've got happy aloe vera, agave, hens-and-chicks, or other clump-forming succulent plants, you'll soon find that the plants are outgrowing their space and need to be divided. Many succulents are quite easy to divide or propagate simply by removing and repotting the natural baby plants that sprout alongside the parent. Read on to find out how to go about it. Read in full.

Beth asks, “How do I encourage my indoor cactus plant to bloom? It was blooming when I bought it, but it hasn't bloomed since.”

Desert cacti are a challenge to get to bloom indoors, simply because we can't provide as much light as a sun-drenched desert. However, here are some tips for encouraging your cactus to bloom. Read in full.

Once the holidays come to an end, many of us find ourselves with a lovely assortment of poinsettias that we guiltily throw in the trash during the great post-holiday cleanup. This year, why not practice a little year-round cheer and keep your poinsettias as houseplants? They're beautiful, lush plants, and you've never received a holiday gift quite as special as coaxing a poinsettia into bloom. Read on to find out more. Read in full.

The large, colorful blossoms of Hibiscus (Hibiscus sp.) create an eye-catching display during summer, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies and providing the look of a tropical paradise, no matter what the variety. Read on to find out how to grow hibiscus in your yard or garden. Read in full.

As the summer heats up, consider adding some tropical plants to your garden for a splash of luxury. The large, waving foliage and lush growth habits add a cool, inviting touch, and the plants themselves are naturally tolerant of the heat and humidity of summer. Read on to find out more.