Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. oopoontongoo / Getty Images Begonias are beautiful tropical plants perfect for growing in shade gardens or under a shady porch.

Q: This spring, I bought a Begonia boliviensis. I don’t want to lose it so how do I overwinter it? A: Years ago, a friend gave me some tubers from Begonia boliviensis. When the first slender, bright ...

Tuberous and wax begonias grace summer gardens as some of the most popular spring bedding and container plants available. If you grow a special begonia in your garden, you can keep it going for ten ...

If you are looking for a plant that is easy to care for and produces flowers in beautiful colors and does well in the shade or containers, a begonia is just what you need. The popular tuberous and ...

Visions of new begonias danced in the heads of begonia fanciers Diane Parr and Shirley Rapp, recently, as they pruned Parr’s 100-plus collection in Rancho Palos Verdes. Cuttings from the pruned pieces ...

What’s new for 2015? I noted a few interesting trends — some new, some not — among this year’s several hundred “miracle” introductions. Hydrangeas remain hot. L.A. Dreamin’ breaks the mold by blending ...

Question: During the recent cold our cane begonias, pentas, coleus and similar perennials suffered damage but appear to be alive. If we prune them now will they grow to form new plants? Answer: Most ...

After a mild winter, spring is almost here, and much of the landscape is starting to break out into new green growth and blooms. The weather also means more opportunities to get out and enjoy your ...