Growth habit: An evergreen perennial with asymmetrical leaves on upright to trailing plants; grows to 12 inches tall. Light: Shade to filtered sun. Water needs: Moisten when the surface soil begins to ...

Garden expert Helen Chesnut answers questions on keeping begonias blooming, growing carrots in containers, and whether snapdragons are difficult to grow for cut flowers. Rieger begonias, placed in ...

Dear Helen: What can be done with a Rieger begonia once the plant stops blooming? I have clipped off the last faded flowers. Is there any way to keep the plant in good condition, hopefully to bloom ...

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. A. The most traditional ...

The Orange Satellite is among over 350 different species of Begonias at the Botanical Gardens in Fort Worth. There are also over 750 hybrids at the gardens. Lawrence Jenkins / Special Contributor I ...

Begonias belong to a large family of plants widely distributed in the warm regions of the world. None of them are hardy in this area. Many make excellent house plants. A great many species have been ...

The adage says that April showers bring May flowers—what if you don’t want to wait? House plants are a great way to bring spring’s bright colors and fresh smells into your home. We caught up with Joe ...

This year has been like the Great Begonia Awakening for The Garden Guy. First it was this year’s debut of Surefire Cherry Cordial begonia. Holy wow, it has been almost like a shrub and has persevered ...

Q. I’ve decided to give potted plants to a few friends for Christmas. Which ones would you recommend? A. The most traditional choice would be a poinsettia. A nice thing about these plants is that you ...