Experts explain what plants in a shower need to thrive, plus share their best shower plant recommendations. Suchada Tansirimas / Getty Images Shower plants are a thing. What Plants in a Shower Need So is your shower compatible with plant life? Credit:Suchada Tansirimas / Getty Images Two key factors to consider are light levels and air circulation. Light Sources Shower plants need at least some light to thrive, much like any houseplant....

Worries that poinsettias are poisonous often lead parents and pet owners to avoid thefestive plantaltogether. It’s easy to believe this idea, considering that the color red in nature often signals danger. It turns out, however, that fears around poinsettia’s toxicity are overblown. Credit: Marty Baldwin We talked to an expert and reviewed the current research to set the record straight. Dr. Lisa Murphyis an associate professor of toxicology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine....

Several prebiotic soda options offer a carbonated beverage with supposed gut health benefits. But are these sodas all theyre cracked up to be? As far as not-great-for-you beverages go, soda is near the top of the list. Credit:porosolka / Getty Images | Design: Better Homes & Gardens They might sound like a better-for-you choice, but do they truly impact your gut health? Sadly, experts say nohere’s why. porosolka / Getty Images | Design: Better Homes & Gardens...

Purple tomatoes are promising to be even healthier than their already healthy red counterparts. What Are Purple Tomatoes Purple tomatoes are a genetically modified (GMO) tomato variety. To breed the purple tomatoes, the color genes ofsnapdragon flowerswere engineered into the DNA of tomato plants. Credit: Tatiana Antonenko / Getty Images One reason researchers decided to engineer purple tomatoes is that tomatoes are one of the most widely consumed vegetables. With their high anthocyanin content, purple tomatoes were designed to change that....

Heres what you should know before choosing a rain-style showerhead for your home. Theres a lot to love about rain showersmost notably, theyoffer a relaxing shower experiencewith a gentle rain-inspired flow. They also look fantastic, instantly elevating the style of even the most basic bathrooms. Credit:Ann VanderWiel Wilde Ann VanderWiel Wilde 1 . Your existing plumbing might not work. Plumbing Updates Some of the most significant considerations for a rain shower involve plumbing....

Find out if ranunculus are perennials where you live, and how to protect the corms from winter cold. Ritu Vincent / Getty Images Although somewhat challenging to grow,ranunculus flowersare breathtaking. The answer depends on where you live and how you handle your ranunculus. Credit:Ritu Vincent / Getty Images Are Ranunculus Perennial or Annual? The ranunculus we grow for cut flowers(Ranunculus asiaticus)is atender perennial like a dahlia. However, they can’t survive very cold temperatures....

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Thanks to their growing popularity, findingshishito pepperson menus and grocery store shelves nationwide is getting easier. If you’re wondering, “Are shishito peppers spicy?” Credit: Antonis Achilleos this is the place to learn about those (sometimes) spicy little peppers. What Are Shishito Peppers? Approximately one in 10 shishito peppers might have a surpisingkick of heat, but most of them are mild....

Snapdragons offer a splash of color to containers and garden beds, but are they perennial or annual plants? Are snapdragonsperennial or annual? And if not, will snapdragons self-seed or will you gotta get new seeds? Credit:BHG / Evgeniya Vlasova What Is a Snapdragon? These snapdragons are technically tender perennials, meaning they dont tolerate much cold. That’s why they are most often grown as annuals. They will bloom the first year after planting, whether from transplants or seeds....

Find out if strawberries are perennials and how to keep a patch going strong through the years. The quick answer is yes. However, a few factors need your attention if you want to keep your strawberry patch going for years. Credit:Jamie Hadley Strawberries Are Perennial Plants Strawberries are low-growing herbaceous perennials. Many varieties are cold-hardy inUSDA Zones48, with some tolerating Zone 3 winters ifproperly prepared for the cold weather. Growers in hot southern climates like Florida often grow strawberries as annuals because the heat beats them up....

So, will stripes endure the test of time? John Bessler Are Stripes Truly Timeless? Mina Lisanin, founder ofML Interiors, agrees, saying that stripes are “definitely here to stay.” Credit:Jay Wilde Lisanin says that stripes have “a timeless appeal” and will never go out of style. Our interior design experts give us insight into what makes the simple pattern withstand the ever-changing trends of design. Theirrich historical rootsin clothing lend a sense of timelessness and tradition, possibly even providingcomfort or nostalgiato a homeowner....

Some sunflowers are perennials and others are annuals. Here’s what to know about each bang out. Laurie Black Sunflowers are gorgeous native plants that can grow to amazing heights in a single year. Credit:Laurie Black But are sunflowers perennials that will come back after the winter? That depends on which sunflower youre talking about, because some species are perennials and others are annual. Here’swhat to know about each kind of sunflower....

Usually grown as annuals, tomatoes are perennial when given some TLC. Here’s how to overwinter your plants. Use these tips and methods to overwinter your favorite tomato plants. Credit:Elizabeth Hollar / Getty Images Are tomato plants perennial? Perennial plants come backyear after year. Tomato plants hail from tropical regions of South America. In their native environment, they return reliably every year. However, if protected from extreme cold, these plants can be kept alive from year to year....

Or, in other words, do tulips come back each year? Here’s the answer to all your questions about this stunning plant. Or, in other words, do tulips come back each year? Credit: Kritsada Panichgul Some types of tulips have perennial characteristics, readily appearing in spring year after year for decades. These single season sensations are usually modern hybrids. The bulbs are pulled up and composted after they finish blooming. Credit: Justin Hancock...