QUESTION: I recently added a young orchid tree to the landscape. What care does the tree need, and how should it be trimmed? ANSWER: First make sure your new tree has a warm spot in the landscape. The ...

IF you are a fan of orchids, then you will love orchid trees. Where orchids only flower once a year, the trees flower most of the year. Orchids require special care, but orchid trees are hardy, ...

I've been surprised that no one has asked me about orchids as long as I have been writing this column, until two weeks ago. When I looked at all my files about plants that people have asked questions, ...

Question: In her latest act of magnanimity, my aunt came to visit me in my new apartment — she hates coming into the city, so this was a big deal on its own. On top of that, she brought me a beautiful ...