Those moments when you feel fall is coming are truly special. The air sharpens, the shadows stretch, and trees seem to “yawn” as they pull back their energy and prepare for a seasonal nap. While most ...

That brown, leafless plant you’ve been staring at all winter may not be gone; it may just be dormant. Before you pull it out ...

As fall makes its way into our homes, your indoor greenery may experience a shock to its internal homeostasis. Houseplants don’t thrive in the cold, and being exposed to extreme temperature shifts can ...

Extreme temperature swings, known as continental climate, are common in North America's interior. Plants enter a hibernation-like state called dormancy to survive cold winters and avoid growing too ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A-person-in-rubber-boots-uses-a-spade-to-dig-up-a-plant-that-looks-dead. As the days get longer with spring’s imminent arrival, ...

Although many plants have gone dormant, the winter garden is still an active place. Birds are feasting on last season's seed heads, filling their bellies and dropping seeds all over the ground. These ...

This 10-second bark test reveals whether your plant is dead or just dormant — and could save you from throwing it away.

Q: I have had a Christmas cactus for several years and it never blooms at Christmas time. It usually blooms in January, and then it only has a couple of blooms. I see Christmas cacti in stores that ...

Because environmental conditions can be unpredictable, plants are typically subjected to various stresses throughout their life cycle, limiting their growth and development. Unlike animals, plants ...

Our previous column included photos of garden plants that provide attractive displays during the winter months. Two of these plants Tree Aloe (Aloe arborescens) and the Black Rose Aeonium (Aeonium ...