Root microbiomes contain microbes that help plants survive times of stress and may potentially improve crop yields in ...

A potato trick on TikTok shows someone using the tuber to air layer a lemon tree, and we spoke to an expert to get their opinion on its effectiveness.

The term mycorrhiza is derived from the ancient Greek words mykos, meaning “fungus,” and rhiza meaning “root.” Together, the term translates to “fungus root.” Specifically, mycorrhizae are fungi that ...

Nature has the answer: Deep-rooted, drought-tolerant plants that thrive when it gets warm and can survive during today's ...

A thin layer found in the top few centimeters of soil plays a big role in its ecology. Biocrust is built, maintained and ...

New research from Northern Arizona University points to the idea that, under some conditions, plants can "curate" their ...

Any home gardener knows they have to tailor their watering regime for different plants. Forgetting to water their flowerbed ...

What is soil? Soil is the thin layer of material covering the earth’s surface and is formed from the weathering of rocks. It is made up mainly of mineral particles, organic materials, air, water and ...