You don't need a passport to an exotic land to bring island energy to your garden. Adding some banana trees is all it takes to add tropical allure to your space, transforming your backyard into a mini ...

Want to grow fruits but only have a balcony? Find out which fruit trees grow easily in pots, what size pots you'll need for plants like figs and bananas, and the best soil mix to use for your ...

Tall trees and shrubs can overshadow single story homes and make small yards feel crowded and overwhelming. However, there are plenty of small or dwarf plants that have all the beauty of their taller ...

I was hoping you could spend some time with me in the vegetable garden as I plant some rare purple sweet potatoes, tend to some super dwarf banana plants, and fertilise crops of cabbage and radish in ...

Until the 1950s. the most popular commercial banana variety in the world was the Gros Michel, which was affectionately known as “Big Mike.” Due to Panama wilt, a fungus disease, it was virtually wiped ...

Banana trees are a common feature in New Orleans area landscapes. They are primarily grown for the tropical look they bring with their enormous leaves waving in the summer breezes. SUSAN POAG / THE ...