The dormant season is a great time to sow flower seeds, establish trees and shrubs, and get started on the vegetable garden.

If you’ve ever considered planting a tree, now is the perfect time to do so. Most trees go dormant in winter, making ...

Ensure your plants are well watered to prevent them from drying out, as this can lead to stress and pest issues. You may have to incorporate some sphagnum moss around the roots to retain moisture if ...

Silicon (Si) is one of the most abundant elements on Earth, found in large quantities in soil. While Si is not essential for land plants, many plants, such as rice and grasses, have used Si to develop ...

Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is an herb, native to southern Europe and parts of Asia, with a long history of ...

A new tool could make it easier to study scarce plant molecules. Researchers have developed so-called microbial cell factories -- using E. coli and yeast -- to produce a special class of plant ...

Before you buy that new houseplant, check for these 6 things to be sure you aren't bringing home a dying plant or pests.

Even though it's winter, if the ground is soft enough, it’s a great time to plant bulbs. Buy them now, and you’ll save a ton ...

A few hours spent outdoors nurturing fruits, flowers and vegetables each week can provide physical exercise, stress reduction ...

Air plants display well with other plants, rocks, or open terrariums. Here's what you need to know about caring for them.

Learn how to grow and care for DownHome Harvest® 'Navaho' Thornless Blackberry, a thornless blackberry that grows upright.

I have never experienced discontentment in winter. I keep myself active in my little urban orchard by choosing fruiting trees ...