January is an ideal time to prune some of the most popular backyard shrubs and trees. However, while it is good for some it is not beneficial for all. Indeed, there are plants to never prune in ...
As plant lovers, we're always stopping to smell the roses—literally. But it can be hard to identify plants in the wild, and Googling "pink flower with spiky things around it" doesn't typically ...
The results of cowslip observations carried out with the help of citizen scientists from 32 countries in over 5,200 locations shed light on the well-being of insect-pollinated plants under changing ...
Under low-phosphorus conditions, the researchers found plants release a hormone that prompts symbiotic fungi to secrete large quantities of short-chain chitin oligomers. These molecules are recognized ...
Give plants a layer of protection by mulching and watering as needed. Be familiar with the plants in your landscape and identify which ones might need extra protection during a cold snap. Be ready for ...
Scientists in Shanghai have unraveled how plants distinguish between beneficial and harmful microbes in soil at the molecular level, a discovery that could significantly impact green agriculture ...