Most gardeners already know that properly mapping and spacing your vegetable garden is key to success. So, don't go throwing marigolds, or any other companion plant, into the soil without thinking it ...

Growing apple trees at home is a joy, but the care requirements are far from simple. From fungal diseases to pests, an array of issues keep gardeners on their toes when caring for an apple tree. So, ...

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Late winter can be a good time to force branches from spring-flowering trees and shrubs to bloom indoors. Once buds open, move the branches to a brighter room, out of direct sunlight. The arrival ...

One of the best shade shrubs for big garden color, azaleas have bright green evergreen foliage and funnel-shaped spring and summertime flowers in shades of white, red, and pink. Some native azaleas ...

Feb. 6, 2025 — A study has identified key genetic pathways in corn that help its roots branch out to find water in soil; the varieties adapted to temperate regions like the U.S. corn belt showed ...

The term native plant is fluid and can have many different meanings. In general, native plants are species that were present at the beginning of the European settlement of North America. These plants ...

The acid growth theory states that the auxin-induced acidification of plant cell walls causes their expansion. A model now suggests that excessive acidification leads to growth inhibition ...