There is something undeniably joyful about watching birds flit between shrubs in the landscape or perch on seed heads in a ...

Stanford researchers discovered how plant cells decide whether to form breathing pores based on size and neighbor signals.

Whether you need ideas for weekend getaways or just want to escape Florida's hot weather, there are over 20 water parks to ...

If you're on the hunt for stunning red flowers that hummingbirds love, look no further than this unique shrub that can grow impressively tall.

The “real” bird of paradise, not the shrubby smallish tree, Mexican bird of paradise, that grows here. She told me that these plants won’t grow here in the Albuquerque area.

If your bird of paradise is looking a bit too much like a bird's nest with messy stalks, overcrowded flowers, and dried-out greenery, it's probably time for a trim. While these tropical plants are ...

This plant grows well in borders or beds outside. Clump them for a big display or plant as a specimen plant. Bird of paradise performs best in organic soil with good drainage. Plants grown in part ...

Nearly half of popular tropical plant group related to birds-of-paradise and bananas are threatened with extinction Dried plant specimens and data collected over decades of field work allowed ...

A new analysis from researchers at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History reveals that nearly half of the genus Heliconia, a group of tropical plants popular for their bright, ...

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Nature is kind of mean that way. If you still want to help the local bird population out, try planting some native fruit-bearing plants such as toyon, serviceberry, or holly-leaf cherry.