We're generally taught that plants need soil, sunlight, and water to thrive, but then along comes the Tillandsia defying all odds. These tropical plants hail from North and South America and are ...

Make a few changes in your plant selection and garden care to help manage water use while growing healthy plants.

Plants need water to make their own food. This is called photosynthesis. It happens in plant leaves. Plants also need carbon dioxide from air and sunlight to make their food. Slide 1 of 3 ...

Julian explains how some plants, such as water hyacinths and rice, need a lot of water and even have their roots standing in water. Cereals, potatoes and maize might need water once a day ...

Interior stylist Hilton Carter joins TODAY to nip common plant myths in the bud, including if you should water your vegetation with ice cubes and if low-maintenance plants need light.

How does water move through plants to get to the top of tall trees? Here we describe the pathways and mechanisms driving water uptake and transport through plants, and causes of flow disruption.

You can do both, and very handsomely, experts say, by creating an edible habitat garden that separates the very different ...

You'll need a plant suitable for growing hydroponically ... says "most indoor plants that grow as ornamentals also grow really well in water". Choosing a jar to put them in is half the fun ...

What if your home-grown vegetables could thrive without soil—and your fish could help feed them? With aquaponics, a beautiful ...

Don't let your greenery stop you from enjoying a trip. Here's how to prevent your plants from dying without human care. Sarah Mitroff has worn many hats at CNET, including Senior Mobile Editor and ...