A vast field of tall, skinny trees sways in a light breeze. In the future, poplar trees in a scene like this could be a ...

The jigsaw-shape cells found in the epidermis of many plants may serve to reduce mechanical stress on cell walls. Genomic analysis of an oak tree that lived during Napoleon’s time supports the idea ...

Purpose of Fertilizers Fertilizers are available in various formulations. There are two primary classes: organic (or natural) ...

Wageningen researchers have discovered that a vital plant protein originated more than 600 million years ago, long before the ...

Biologists have uncovered a surprising connection between the way plants grow and how they defend themselves against ...

While there is no hurry to prune dead growth off these plants, do be sure to do it before they start to send up new growth in ...

Pruning is essential for attractive, healthy trees and shrubs and improves the quality of flowers, fruit and foliage. The ...

Hydrangeas are beloved for their large, rounded clusters of brightly colored flowers. Commonly found in shades of blue, ...

The best pruning shears can cut away old or dying vegetation, and encourage the plant to divert fresh energy towards new, healthier growth. But you also place the plant under strain and this may ...

Changes in root architecture, induction of root-based transport systems and associations with beneficial soil microorganisms allow plants to maintain optimal nutrient content in the face of ...

If a plant doesn’t have one of these requirements it could affect its growth or even die. For example, a plant that is kept in a dark place will grow tall and spindly in search of light and then ...

If a plant doesn’t have one of these requirements it could affect its growth or even die. For example, a plant that is kept in a dark place will grow tall and spindly in search of light and then ...