Plant enthusiasts know the value of plants that are rare and represent heritage. They are priced well above what one would ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This image provided by Jessica Damiano shows a ginseng ficus bonsai tree on display at Hicks Nurseries in Jericho, New York.

Ficus ginseng plants (Ficus microcarpa) are tropical indoor trees prized for their beautiful waxy green leaves and distinctive pot-bellied trunks. Not only are they low maintenance, but they’re also ...

Bonsai, a horticultural art that hails from ancient China, endures as a popular hobby and art form. Bonsai refers to the craft of cultivating, shaping, and maintaining trees so they represent both ...

Thirty years ago, Beena Vincent was struck by the beauty of a small Ficus benjamina ‘Jacqueline’ growing at a friend’s place in Sreekaryam. Fascinated, she cut a stem of the plant and potted it at her ...

Keeping a bonsai tree alive can be tricky, but if you know the basics, it’s relatively straightforward. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about bonsai care for beginners. If you’re ...

The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. Harold Sasaki wants to dispel some myths about bonsai: that they’re hard to grow, for example. “Most often, a ...

Harsha Ashok Hinduja with a 10-year-old bonsai Braya at her Mumbai home. Hinduja says: "Over more than four decades, living with bonsai has shaped many aspects of my life." (Image courtesy Hinduja ...