Most gardeners have heard of bracts but aren't quite sure what they are, despite the brilliant colors they bring to our landscapes. Bracts are modified leaf-like structures that develop below the ...

A stunning bougainvillea that's in full bloom and displaying its colorful bracts is a sight that will almost take your breath away. These imposing vines will certainly dominate the landscape and their ...

"Why won't my bougainvillea bloom?," is perhaps the most frequently asked question among gardeners. Bougainvillea, many say, color best when somewhat pot-bound. Those planted in the garden have plenty ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The part of the poinsettia plant that we admire -- those bright red or pink or white flowers that are everywhere during the holidays -- they are not really flowers. The tops look ...

November is bringing about a chill in the air, but the Christmas holidays don’t seem real until we get our Thanksgiving meal digested. Poinsettias don’t seem to care since they are beginning to show ...

Question: I saw poinsettias at garden centers in full color in November but mine were just producing a little red in their bracts. What am I doing wrong? Answer: “It’s not nice to fool mother nature.” ...

There aren't many of us who think of herbs as being able to compete with flowers on the beauty front, but one striking example is an oregano variety, Origanum rotundifolium 'Kent Beauty.' This ...

Poinsettias are the most popular plant in the United States, but why do they die so quickly? The holidays are coming to an end, but your poinsettia can bring a colorful touch to these gloomy days all ...