The next few columns will explore these factors, starting with light, to see why some plants do well or why we may have ...

Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to study plant microbiomes—communities of microbes living in and around ...

Microplastics reduce plants’ water and nutrient intake by clogging root systems Studies show microplastics also inhibit photosynthesis, stunting plant growth U.S. crop yields could drop by up to 13.5% ...

Ice and snow are usually a major concern in January. However, the unseasonably warm weather earlier in December has some ...

What makes plants grow to a certain size? From the tiniest cells to whole leaves, roots, and stems, growth has to be carefully coordinated—but until now, it has been hard to compare findings from ...

Repotting is essential for container gardens. Plants outgrow their pots and need new homes. Doing this task at the right time ...

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 2. The intricate interplay of plant hormones is pivotal in regulating various aspects of plant growth and development, from seed ...

Carnivorous plants look like botanical oddities, but their behavior is not a gimmick. It is a precise evolutionary solution ...

Expert gardener explains which plants and trees need pruning in January, as it will promote growth later in the year for lush ...

On a talus-strewn slope in eastern California’s mountains, a gnarled tree twists toward the sky. It is Methuselah, a Great ...

Did you hear about the two friends who enjoyed watching birds from up in a tree house? Unfortunately, they had a falling out. Maybe trees don’t really like to be climbed anyway, if a researcher from ...

If you would like to add spring-flowering trees to your landscape, January and February are excellent months to plant them.