"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 ...

Growing banana plants in containers is a rewarding way to enjoy lush tropical foliage, at home, especially if you don’t have ...

If you're lucky enough to live in a tropical clime, you might have experimented with growing fruit like bananas. These trees find it trickier to produce fruit in colder regions, so it's worth taking ...

Native to the steamy rainforests of Southeast Asia and the South Pacific, banana trees have been cultivating their dramatic presence for thousands of years (archaeological evidence suggests humans ...

Banana trees are a common feature in New Orleans area landscapes. They are primarily grown for the tropical look they bring with their enormous leaves waving in the summer breezes. SUSAN POAG / THE ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. Should I cut my banana trees back to the ground now? They look terrible ...

Question: A cluster of banana plants is growing in the yard of our new home. What care do they need? Answer: Pour on the good care to obtain a harvest of bananas similar to those found in your store.