Lawn herbicides can volatilize when applied during hot weather. The vapors drift through the air and can cause plant damage ...

Stanford researchers discovered how plant cells decide whether to form breathing pores based on size and neighbor signals.

Compost and wood chips make an excellent team when it comes to creating a potting mix. Compost adds essential nutrients and ...

Learn how to grow and care for jasmine, a fragrant vine or shrub perfect for gardens or containers. Find tips on light, water ...

Water distribution and its transport dynamics play an important role in the growth of green plants. The high absorption sensitivity of Terahertz (THz) radiation towards water makes it an indispensable ...

The summer is always a little brighter in the garden when brightly colored zinnias are among the various plants. Zinnias are ...

Palm plants can fall victim to yellowing leaves for a variety of reasons, from natural causes to diseases that need immediate ...

Depending on the efficiency of the plant or tree species, it may take as little as 200 pounds (24 gallons) of water to 1,000 pounds (120 gallons) to make a pound of dry matter.

Plants I use to fight insects in vining vegetables are marigolds and radishes. They give off a scent that repels the most ...

Summer's high temperature provides gardeners with a challenge. Extreme heat stresses plants and leaves greenery looking ...

Cucumber plants need at least 6 hours of direct light daily to grow; they can become stunted and pale in low-light gardens. However, too much bright sun can cause blanched leaves and sunscald, ...