We've rounded up summer plants that can tolerate the heat and look gorgeous while doing it, keeping container gardens and ...

It's hard to beat a plant that serves more than one purpose. You need a ground cover, for example, but you'd also like a plant that will attract butterflies and other pollinators. And wouldn't it be ...

Scientists have uncovered a fascinating new species of pit viper in Myanmar that seems to blur the very definition of what a species is. This snake, now named the Ayeyarwady pit viper, puzzled ...

Succulents are among the most rugged plants in our gardens. The perennial types are hardy enough to overwinter in our area. The tender types are used as either houseplants or are grown as annuals in ...

Watch the incredible progress of Sedum reflexum 'Blue Spruce' as it transforms from a single stem cutting to a mature, cascading succulent. This detailed time-lapse captures every stage of propagation ...

Type to search articles, cases, and authors. Press ↵ to view all results. (Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images) Courtly Observations is a recurring series by Erwin Chemerinsky that ...

Proper identification is key to succulent care. Learn how to identify your succulents and apply the right care to help them grow strong and healthy. #SucculentIdentification #PlantCare #SucculentTips ...

Scientists have created glow-in-the-dark succulents that can recharge with sunlight and shine for hours, rivaling small night lights. Unlike costly and complex genetic engineering methods, this ...

Shallow pots work well for many succulents because they dry more evenly than deep containers. Pots that are too deep for a plant’s root system stay wet too long, which is a major cause of indoor ...

Scientists described several new species this past year, including a tiny marsupial, a Himalayan bat, an ancient tree, a giant manta ray, a bright blue butterfly and a fairy lantern, to name a few.