Potassium is a common need for plants, and if you enjoy eating bananas, you already have a great source of this nutrient that's likely in the garbage.

Humans are adding vitamins to their water all the time, but why should we get all the fun? There’s evidence to suggest that fortifying the water you use to feed your plants might be just as beneficial ...

Give your leafy friends a boost with a homemade batch of banana water for plants If that has you intrigued, read on to learn how to brew a batch to help your plants thrive. You’ll love this trick, and ...

Green-thumbed gardeners will love this striking and adaptable plant, perfect for both indoor and outdoor settings. The banana plant—specifically the Musa Oriental Dwarf—is a tropical variety that ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Much like the design of your home, your plant collection should also reflect your personal style. So, if ...

Banana plants (Musa spp.) are not only a staple food in many tropical regions but also a reservoir of valuable bioactive compounds. Extensive research has demonstrated that various parts of the ...

A gardener has shared a clip showing how he uses his leftover banana peels to make a fertliser for his plants that helps them grow stronger. There are many ways to create a natural fertiliser at home, ...

For anyone that knows me well they will understand my attraction to tropical foliage. After all, I am a southern California boy. (Foliage in general is something worthy of being attracted to since it ...

Large, green, drape-like leaves on tall trunks make banana plants an important part of tropical New Orleans landscapes. Last winter was unusually mild, even by New Orleans standards, and many trees ...

An international team of researchers has discovered that some banana varieties accumulate specific plant toxins in the immediate vicinity of root tissue that has been attacked by the parasitic ...