In common with other mediterranean climate zones, spring is the peak season for wildflowers and orchids in the Algarve.

April means springtime blooms, an Easter break, friends, family and feasting - here’s how to make it memorable ...

Of the more than 20,000 bee species in the world, 70% nest in the ground. And like many of their counterparts that nest above ...

When it comes to selecting the perfect orchid from the store, knowing what to look for and avoiding common mistakes is ...

Scientist-turned-gardener Mary Ellen Ellis shares her tried-and-tested DIY orchid fertilizer recipe, plus more ingredients to try for healthy, happy plants.

Orchids and peace lilies are some of the most ... One of the biggest mistakes houseplant owners make is forgetting to water their plants, and sometimes, they can overcompensate by watering too ...

It is one of the most threatened orchids in Australia; virtually all populations and almost all habitat have been lost to urban residential development. Only one surviving wild population, comprising ...

Now, the stalk that grew from the orchid bulb is turning from a beautiful green to brown. The energy and effort it spent to carry the blooms have taken their toll. Now the orchid begins the next ...

Nearly every night, Miguel “Mike Plants” Andrade transforms the subway into a traveling floral shop, where he hawks succulents, orchids and even trees to straphangers in need of plant ...

Israeli troops have resumed ground operations in the besieged Gaza Strip, reclaiming control of a key land corridor while continuing a wide-ranging bombardment of the besieged enclave as a truce ...

As plants start waking up for spring ... now is the time to cut to the lowest pair of strong buds above ground level, mulching and feeding afterwards. You should prune winter-flowering jasmine ...

With certain soil types, it can be a continuous struggle to keep your ground soil moist enough to keep the plants happy. This is especially important for flowers during the summertime, but using this ...