Roses are red but violets aren’t blue. They’re mostly violet. The peacock begonia, however, is blue—and not just a boring matte shade, but a shiny metallic one. Its leaves are typically dark ...

The leaves of the Malaysian tropical plant Begonia pavonina, also known as peacock begonia, have a curiously odd shade-metallic blue. Now, researchers reveal that its blue sheen helps this plant ...

If your plants' leaves are looking lacy—or you're seeing patches of dead grass in your lawn—Japanese beetles may be to blame. Learn how to recognize the invasive insect, and get rid of it without ...

In the case of both aphids and Japanese beetles, spraying with a broad-spectrum insecticide can do more harm than good. These chemicals kill indiscriminately, including the bees, butterflies, and ...

You've probably heard about the return of spotted lanternflies in Northeast Ohio, but experts are putting out a warning on ...

There are several crops that can prevent flea beetles from taking up residence in your garden, including catnip, basil, thyme ...

Gather a few leaves and some metallic paint and bring the colors of fall indoors with warm metallic hues that add a little sparkle to your home. Image: Amy Vowles/SheKnows To make this craft you ...

An unusual arrangement of leaves in a 407-million-year-old fossilized plant is complicating scientists’ understanding of plant evolution. Most land plants living today have spiral patterns ...