Unless you’re a bona fide green thumb, you’ve likely never heard of coco coir before. Pronounced “coco coy-er,” it’s the fibrous husk that comprises the outer layer of a ripe coconut. Gardeners often ...

The thick glossy leaves and tall upright growth of the fiddle leaf fig make it a good houseplant, but it needs specific soil to thrive. These are our top picks to keep your plant looking its best.

Every part of the coconut tree and its fruit can be useful in some way. This article will detail the coconut's many uses in ...

On this St. Patrick's Day maybe you were wished the luck of the Irish. Maybe you dined on a typical Irish meal like a shepherd's pie. Did you wear your "kiss me, I'm Irish" pin? My thoughts move away ...

This perennial plant adds charm to front yards, backyard garden beds, container gardens, and more with its beautiful, ...

Winter can be tough. Snow, sleet, freezing rain and the leftovers from the weather can make it difficult to get around. Snow can be plowed and removed from the streets and sidewalks and sleet can ...

Don't overlook that dimly-lit area of your home when adding houseplants because there's one stunning tropical species that ...

Coastal communities around the world are adding a tropical twist to shoreline protection, courtesy of the humble coconut. From the sands of the Jersey Shore to the islands of Indonesia, strands of ...