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 ...

Mystery of begonia's bizarre BLUE leaves solved: Quantum trick allows the plant to harvest more light. Shade-dwelling begonias adapted to forests by boosting photosynthesis ...

Q: I found Persian shield at the farmers market in Gig Harbor. I love the plant, but will it survive our winters? A: Persian shield (Strobilanthes dyerianus) has gorgeous purple metallic leaves ...

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 ...

Begonias with striking blue leaves may represent a next step in plant evolution that puts them ahead of their ordinary green neighbours, research suggests. The blue colour results from a super ...