Q: My Mexican bird of paradise was gorgeous this year, the best ever. The flowers are now going to seed pods. Should I cut it back? What is the proper way to care for this plant as it moves into fall ...

'When frost threatens, water the soil thoroughly a day before - moist soil retains heat better than dry,' recommends the ...

Question. There is lots of freeze damage to our white bird of paradise foliage. Do I cut off the dead portions of leaves that will make the plants look awful? Answer. Regretfully there is not much ...

Not only is it beautiful, but pollinators love it too, and it’s a near-native, coming from Mexico. The Mexican bird-of-paradise grows as a large shrub or a small tree, depending how you prune it. It ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Very few plants command attention in your home and garden like the unusual and captivating ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." This type of bird-of-paradise has wide, paddle-shaped leaves and produces bright yellow blooms with blue ...