On a hot summer’s day, we tested the temperature on two footpaths: one with, and one without, tree cover. The results were ...

Generally, you'll apply mulch 2 to 3 inches deep, with the exception of grass clippings, which you should keep to a depth of ...

If you’re in doubt or experiencing poor germination, test a few of the seeds (10 is a good number) by wrapping them in a ...

People are cutting back on meat out of health concerns, but plant-based alternatives fail to meet their taste expectations – ...

I t may be hard to hear, but not all plants are cut out for indoor life. (It’s not the typical environment for green, leafy ...

Recent research into bacterial cellulose patches may speed plants' recovery, improve grafting and help with preservation.

Dear Neil: I’m seeing the landscape guys putting mounds of mulch around tree trunks in town. Is that really a good idea? It seems like it would cause decay in the wood of the trunks.

Global warming is producing a rapid loss of plant species—according to estimates, roughly 600 plant species have died out ...

Mitchell says phototropism is “nature’s magic” and is responsible for plants being able to stretch their stems, leaves, and budding flowers toward the strongest source of light. With that said, the ...

Plants survive climate change using genetic variations. Scientists studied Marchantia polymorpha to find key adaptation ...

"This study is a testament to the unexpected connections between plant biology and microbiology." Scientists make astonishing ...

Beaver County, Pennsylvania, has lost jobs, businesses and people. But Shell says its complex has created nearly 500 jobs and ...