Before you panic, know that it’s normal for plants to lose their leaves. “Plants get new leaves at the top,” explained Los Angeles County master gardener Julie Strnad.

The best house plants for beginners need minimal care — the only thing easier is plastic! 1. ... This incredible plant has long, broad, dark green leaves that tend to flop or bend like rabbit ears.

Does your bare winter garden looks like something Hannibal just marched his elephants through? If so, you might consider the following dressed-for-winter shrubs, which go beyond the usual rhodies ...

Broad-leaved bear's paw fern good in shade. GARDEN. By Erle Nickel, Freelance Writer Sep 12, 2010. Bear's paw fern. ... When warm weather arrives in late spring, plants begin to leaf out.

Contact with the leaves may produce short-lived skin redness and itching. Dumb cane, known for its broad variegated leaves, reaches a height of 3 to 4 feet and makes a great house plant.