It's a Treehugger's dream come true. Leafsnap is a free app that identifies plant species of all kinds, from flowers and bark to fruit and trees. Go for a walk, take a shot of a leaf, and this ...

Indoor plants can really brighten up the colder months, but the shorter, darker days mean you might encounter a few winter houseplant problems along the way. Even the most unkillable houseplants ...

Houseplants don’t read, either, as Karl Gercens, the conservatory manager at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pa., is quick to point out. That’s our job.

Root rot is a common disease that can impact indoor and outdoor plants. The most common cause of root rot in houseplants is overwatering. Diseased roots will look darkened and mushy, and leaves ...

Choosing a houseplant? Durable doesn’t have to mean boring. It's best to identify houseplants that will \"thrive, not just survive\" under your particular conditions ...

Josh Lowensohn joined CNET in 2006 and now covers Apple. Before that, Josh wrote about everything from new Web start-ups, to remote-controlled robots that watch your house. Prior to joining CNET ...