Mutualistic partnerships between species abound across nature — but it’s a tricky dance to make sure both parties keep ...

There’s a particular kind of garden that stops you in your tracks. It doesn’t shout. It draws you in quietly, with depth at ...

Scientists taught plants to make rare psychedelic compounds from plants, fungi, and animals, opening new possibilities for ...

During the coming winter months, harsh weather and hungry critters can make the colder months tough on some plants. The coldest months of the year can be the most challenging to the health of trees ...

As soils become saltier, roots are deploying remarkable survival strategies that could help safeguard future food supplies.

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Houseplants love a seasonal adventure, and summer offers the perfect excuse to send them outside for a change of scenery.

Hydrangeas often need special care to look their best, and this includes fertilizer. Give them the nutrients they need to ...

A record 100 million-plus U.S. households now garden, the National Gardening Association says. That means more Americans face the dilemma of how and when to water their plants. Watering frequency can ...

Trimming your hedges, like mowing the lawn and pruning your trees, is essential household maintenance. Left to their own devices, your hedges and bushes will turn from sharp lawn fixtures to overgrown ...