Early Americans were bananas about pineapples — and we’re still reaping the benefits of the sweet fruit’s symbolism today

Pineapples may make a cool piña colada, but on table linens, wallpaper and more, they’re hot, hot, hot

Tropical plants have taken one coastal community by storm. Come on a walk with us to get ideas for your own porch, patio or garden

Highlight a show-worthy stunner or elevate a pedestrian plant by giving it a solo starring role in the garden

These 3 groups of plants will support masses of beneficial insects come autumn

No love lost over fluorescent lights? No shocker there. But some of these other hated items may surprise you

Buttonbush is an adaptable woody shrub with delightful pincushion flowers

Spend less time tending and more time taking in the sights by improving on Victorian and prairie garden designs

This U.S. native plant — also called Eastern sweetshrub, Carolina allspice and strawberry shrub — is an aromatic and a visual treat

They stand strong in wind, feed wildlife and are easy to grow. But you may want to add these plants for their looks alone