How do plants breathe? When do they open and close the tiny pores on their leaves, and what does this mean for their water balance? A research team led by Marburg physicist Professor Martin Koch has ...

Jill and Rick Van Duyvendyk answer all your gardening questions in Garden Talk on 650 CKOM and 980 CJME every Sunday morning at 9 a.m. Here are some questions and answers from the Sept. 28 show: Q: I ...

Key Takeaways Soil moisture is the best indicator of when your houseplant needs additional water.Prevent overwatering by getting proper containers and grouping plants by needs.Do not let plants sit in ...

In the gray of winter, we’ll be grateful for the color of our evergreen trees and shrubs. “It’s cheery to see those touches of green from plants that don’t go entirely dormant,” said Sharon ...

There's something rewarding about plucking fresh herbs to accent your pasta sauce or crisp lettuce leaves for an impromptu salad. For many homeowners, though, the thought of tilling the land and ...

By choosing the most appropriate species of birch and the right place to plant it in your landscape this autumn, you can enjoy it for many years.

“For children to love the earth, they need to know the earth. To know the earth, they need to experience the earth.” Daniel D’Agostini penned those words when he crafted the poster and vision ...

Bracing himself against the current in waist-deep water, Clancy Loorham wrestles a broken length of PVC pipe from the rocky bottom of the French Broad River and peers inside.

The dry weather is posing a threat to some plants and lawns. Here's how to tell if you ought to take watering action.

Ecologists study tree architecture to understand not only how trees survive, but how they interact with water, fire, and the species that depend on them. Different tree species build themselves ...

For healthy garden plants, you'll want to perform tasks at specific times of day. For instance, watering is ideal in the early morning. That allows moisture to reach roots before the sun ...

If you enjoy the savory taste of olives, then you should consider saving the pit so you can grow your very own tree. Native to the Mediterranean region, the evergreen olive tree is a beautiful ...