If we humans need reprieves from the warmth, so do our plants… right?

Even under the best conditions, clay soil can be a real challenge for gardeners. Not only is clay so dense and compact that ...

Do you walk away from the produce department and wonder why lettuce, radishes, onions, and even strawberries cost so much? The price has jumped from just a few months ago. You would like to grow your ...

Above ground, plants stretch toward the sun. Below ground, plants tunnel through the earth. As roots soak up water and nutrients from surrounding soil, they grow and stretch to develop distinct root ...

Soil biologist Eric Slessarev has some advice for conservationists, landscapers, and farmers with fallow fields: Go touch deep-rooted grass. Or better yet, go plant some. Slessarev, an assistant ...

In an era of unpredictable weather patterns, adaptability is key to success. As temperatures rise, rainfall becomes erratic, and growing seasons shift erratically, introducing climate-resilient crops ...

Scientists have determined how the well-known plant hormone ethylene is crucial in controlling the angle at which roots grow. The findings can be used to engineer plants and crops that withstand the ...