Wild ginger (Asarum spp.) is a low-growing plant native to moist, shady environments. This stemless beauty displays dark green, heart-shaped or kidney-shaped leaves with prominent veining. Its unique ...

A: I like to cut back the foliage for easier access to ginger roots when dividing. It will grow back soon as it's warm. To reduce the diameter of a shell ginger clump, dig up the rhizomes around the ...

Beardless Louisiana Iris – Black Gamecock – when most people think of iris, they think of the bearded iris. But there are many other iris species, from beardless to woodland and short-season spring ...

This evergreen ginger (Alpinia zerumbet), from Southeast Asia, is extremely popular. Up to 12 feet tall on sites that are heavily enriched with compost and manure, variegated shell ginger revels in ...

I know that mowing the lawn may not be your favorite activity. But mowing the lawn regularly and correctly is an important step in maintaining a healthy lawn. You’ve probably invested a lot of time ...

A friend recently brought me a box of ginger rhizomes. I love the look and smell of these exotic tropical plants when scattered under the large palm in the front yard. Although I have several ...

Months of hot, humid weather make summers in New Orleans a challenge for many plants (and people). But as some plants languish in the heat, a wonderful group called gingers thrive and delight us with ...

Few groups of plants can offer everything from culinary harvests to attractive foliage and gorgeous blooms that gingers can. Most are from tropical and subtropical environments, making them a great ...