Discover the best houseplants that don’t need much water, perfect for those with busy lifestyles or who travel often. Learn ...

Tom MacCubbin gives advice on gardening in Florida including care of impatiens, poinsettias, squash, crape myrtles, ginger plants, hydrangeas and plumeria.

Zinnias are the ultimate game-changer for your garden. These bold, colorful blooms don’t just steal the show—they attract ...

Researchers in China have developed a robot that identifies different plant species at various stages of growth by "touching" their leaves with an electrode. The robot can measure properties such ...

I made this oak’s acquaintance courtesy of “Plants for the Winter Garden” (Timber Press, 2024), by Warren Leach. The author ...

If you’ve ever been in the woods this time of year and noticed a sweet fragrance but couldn’t pinpoint it, you’re not having olfactory hallucinations -- this aromatic wonder grows right here in North ...

Plants, just like us, want to grow big and strong. But they’re constantly under attack by pathogens – tiny organisms that have the power to weaken or even kill plants. This is where the plants’ secret ...

A genetic regulator of tomato sweetness has been identified through comparison of wild and domesticated varieties of the plant. Genetically engineering tomatoes to alter this gene increases sugar ...

The expert also recommends you consider Lavender plants, the perfume of which has long been used as a sleep aid, from dried lavender bags to pillow sprays, and relaxing scented candles.

Plant biotechnology can be defined as the introduction of desirable traits into plants through genetic modification. Genomic and pangenomic data are yielding insights into the evolution of plant ...