This food-making process takes place in the leaf in numerous cells containing chlorophyll, which gives the leaf its green color. This extraordinary chemical absorbs from sunlight the energy that is ...

These cool cultivars are easy to grow in the ground or containers, will grow in sun or shade, and are easy to propagate, too.

Chinese Evergreens (Aglaonema) are a good choice for gardeners who prefer low-light plants that tolerate drier soil. You can find Chinese evergreens with a variety of colorful leaf patterns.

A perennial plant with leaves so thick they resist deer, slugs and drought — plus they bloom winter into spring and provide color for months even in the shade. Tip: If you use hellebores in ...

Gardner said, by mid-to-late October, the fall leaf color should work its way down those mountain areas and into areas of lower elevation. ExploreFall, a website previously featured on WRAL ...