"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Their unique aesthetic and tropical vibe make elephant ear plants popular, but they're also great at ...

A: Elephant ears are great summer plants, and add tropical flair to any garden. They are also reasonably carefree. That is until fall, when these great plants — colocasia or alocasia — are not hardy ...

I spent this week in Chicago, exploring some great gardens and visiting with other nursery friends from around the country. My time in the Windy City reminded me of one of Orange County’s best, but ...

Looking out my dining area window, it is easy to see Fall has arrived. Leaves are drifting down from the oak tree. Dried brown and golden leaves litter the yard with fallen limbs blown down by the ...

Here in the sunny south, palm trees are not the only plants that can add a tropical look to your landscape. Cannas, lilies-of-the Nile, cast-iron plants and elephant ears can all provide an exotic ...