Indoor plants are easiest to propagate when they’re actively growing in spring or summer. But if you’re looking for a fun ...

If you have chosen trees, shrubs or perennials you’d like to add to your garden this spring, consider trying to buy them as bare-root plants. “They can cost less, because nobody’s paying to ship heavy ...

SAN DIEGO — New research shows a relationship is sprouting between plant roots and soil fungi. This could lead to the elimination of harsh chemicals making their way into our environment and healthier ...

By growing the plants in a thin transparent structure (not unlike an ant farm), the scientists were able to image their roots using a flatbed scanner. The researchers could then focus in on the red ...

Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings, waiting to add more water until the top 2 inches of soil feel dry. Use ...

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An interesting new research project out of Sweden's Linköping University has demonstrated how plant roots can be used as energy storage devices. The scientists see the process, which requires the ...

The plant-root microbiome, also called rhizobiome, refers to the diverse community of microorganisms that live in association with plant roots. Many microbes of the rhizobiome are in mutualistic ...