Growing banana plants in containers is a rewarding way to enjoy lush tropical foliage, at home, especially if you don’t have ...

One of my dear friends from church asked my advice about growing bananas many years ago. I said yes you can because I saw a banana tree growing in the corner of the main teaching greenhouse at Ohio ...

Banana plants grow without seeds using methods like suckers and tissue culture. This is important for home gardeners seeking sustainable practices. Suckers, or pups, are separated from the mother ...

Until the 1950s. the most popular commercial banana variety in the world was the Gros Michel, which was affectionately known as “Big Mike.” Due to Panama wilt, a fungus disease, it was virtually wiped ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Much like the design of your home, your plant collection should also reflect your personal style. So, if ...

Damian and Gloria Ondo are dwarfed by the huge banana trees in their beautiful garden as they walk through with their dogs Simba and Caesar. Even though the original tree Damian started with was from ...

Banana trees are a common feature in New Orleans area landscapes. They are primarily grown for the tropical look they bring with their enormous leaves waving in the summer breezes. SUSAN POAG / THE ...

Humans are adding vitamins to their water all the time, but why should we get all the fun? There’s evidence to suggest that fortifying the water you use to feed your plants might be just as beneficial ...

Banana peels often end up in the garbage, but you can give them a second life in your garden or for your houseplants. Make sure to feed them to these plants.

Much like the design of your home, your plant collection should also reflect your personal style. So, if you find yourself leaning towards more maximalist and colorful styles, why not have a ...