Category Archives: Tricks of the Plant Trade

These 7 Roses Were Just Crowned the Best for 2020

December 13, 2019

We’re making room in our gardens for these beautiful yet super reliable varieties chosen by the American Garden Rose Selections committee. Much as we love roses for their gorgeous flowers, they...

How To Pick a Christmas Tree, Whether It’s Real or Artificial

December 6, 2019

More than 95 million U.S. households last year made a Christmas tree the centerpiece of their holiday celebration. However, finding the “perfect” tree is no longer as simple as driving to the neighbo...

University Research and the Cannabis Industry: Q&A with Robert Ed...

November 29, 2019

As prohibition crumbles, more research becomes available to cannabis cultivators. How can growers best implement plant science into their operations? Cannabis’s Schedule I status has largely forced c...

How Much Would You Pay for a Houseplant?

November 22, 2019

Four-figure price tags. Destination auctions. Years long wait-lists. Rare plant collectors aren’t messing around. MIAMI — They came armed with totes, trash bags, empty strollers and collapsible nylon...

Amaryllis Planting Outdoors – Learn How To Grow Amaryllis In The Garde...

November 15, 2019

Amaryllis is as popular a holiday gift plant as poinsettia and Christmas cactus. Once the attractive blooms fade, though, we’re left wondering what to do next. Of course, many people choose to contin...

Can Poinsettias Grow Outside – Caring For Outdoor Poinsettia Plants

November 8, 2019

Many Americans only see poinsettia plants when they are wrapped in tinsel on the holiday table. If that’s your experience, it’s time you learned about growing poinsettia plants outside. If you live i...

18 Ingenious Vertical Garden Ideas For Small Garden Spaces

November 1, 2019

A vertical garden refers to a popular garden configuration which makes best use of the available outdoor space, by positioning plants, hanging pots and containers vertically, along a wall or free-sta...

PHOTO GALLERY: Beautiful Bonsai: 30 Ideas for Growing Small Trees and ...

October 25, 2019

The art of bonsai is more than 1,000 years old. Explore the trees, shrubs, perennials and vines you can use to create your own sublime miniatures. Jason Chan, bonsai artist, educator and owner of Eas...

The Business of Cannabis In The Sunshine Economy

October 18, 2019

Business from cannabis is growing fast in Florida; some of it regulated tightly, and some of it without rules. But all of it comes with cash that the banking industry is reluctant to touch. The first...

Spotted: 82 Ways People Are Using Plants as Decor

October 11, 2019

We at Hunker have the privilege of photographing personal spaces. One thing we love to see is how greenery is incorporated throughout various homes, whether it’s a simple plant placed strategic...