Another week, another quick lesson on the different parts of a plant. This week, we’re digging to the part that really grips the soil ...

Most plants require a pot with good drainage, but there are solutions. We explain if it is ever okay to pot plants in ...

Hidden underground, roots are basically the most undervalued part of a plant. But there is so much more to the important role ...

You should water plants during the cooler times of day, but is it better to water plants in the morning or evening? We ...

Fine roots are the most permeable portion of a root system, and are thought to have the greatest ability to absorb water, particularly in herbaceous (i.e., non-woody) plants (McCully 1999).

Such adaptive changes in root water uptake from different soil layers may arise because absorbing topsoil water is more ...

Slide 1 of 3, , Plants absorb water from the soil through their roots. Plant roots have tiny hairs on them so they can absorb as much water as possible. You will need: a seed, paper towels ...

Third, the roots will absorb water more quickly instead of just sitting in soggy soil, which can lead to root rot. If your plants are wilting and stressed, you may decide to water in the evening ...