As the name implies, cast iron plants are tough, no-nonsense plants when grown indoors or out. Cast iron plants, which are native to Japan and China, are hardy, easy to care for, and attractive both ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Your favorite cast-iron skillet is built to last; so is the perfectly-named cast-iron plant. If you need ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. My mature and thick cast iron plants growing around the bottom of a tree have ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We just love the cast iron plant (Aspidistra elatior), because it's such a tank that can truly be a lifelong plant that's hard to kill, with ...

Aspidistra elatior, or “Cast Iron Plant” is one of the toughest plants on planet Earth, and is beautifully suited for use either as a house plant or outside, gracing a Southern garden. Native to China ...

I’ve never been a great fan of petunias because they begin to crump out about mid-summer. However, there are a raft of new varieties on the market, and I’m going to give a couple of them a go. I’ll ...