With intensifying global warming and climate change, drought has become a major threat to global agriculture, impacting crop ...

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

HARVEST HERBS: Remember to harvest herbs such as mints, basil, rosemary, lemon balm and Mexican tarragon regularly to keep ...

Native shrubs offer many benefits to the home landscape. Their value to wildlife and general ease of care are becoming better ...

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

Proper watering is key for plant health. Too little or too much water harms plants. Water when the topsoil feels dry.

One of the UK's driest springs on record has so far led three water companies to announce hosepipe bans. Thames Water is the ...

Tomato plants are susceptible to numerous diseases and environmental challenges that can cause foliage to wilt. Learn about the possible causes of tomato wilt and discover ways to avoid these problems ...

The name originally came from a typo for a different project where I meant to type 'we might be alright’ and it somehow ...

Used medicinally by Native Americans for centuries, Monotropa uniflora — a.k.a. ghost pipe — is having a moment on social media. Not everybody is happy about it.

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 ...

Grass can crowd out your flowers, reducing their airflow and increasing their risk for disease. To remove grass from your ...