Looking to get started in bonsai? The Portland area is home to several bonsai nurseries and gardens that offer plants, ...

Gardens are a great source of peace, beauty, and fresh produce, offering both physical and mental nourishment, but they can also be the source of new ...

Arizona’s enchanting landscapes, where the rugged desert meets the majestic mountains, boast over 4,000 native plants, adding vibrancy and resilience to your outdoor oasis. As you embark on your ...

Apr. 1, 2025 — Scientists have released new and more accurate genome sequences for five species of duckweed. Their research reveals the specific genes responsible for some of the plant's most ...

Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens) is a delicate evergreen perennial that grows quickly, producing a carpet of white flowers, and thirves in USDA zones 3 to 8. Gardeners love candytuft because of its ...

The discovery that sunflower seeds can develop without fertilization reveals a pathway to accelerate improvement of this crop — and potentially others. CSP-H genes (encoding cold shock proteins ...

Whether you’ve inherited a collection of big, old shrubs on a newly purchased property or neglected them into jungledom yourself, most homeowners sooner or later face the issue of what to do ...

Pruning is the selective removal of specific plant parts for the benefit of the whole plant. Some reasons to prune are to train a plant, maintain plant health, improve the quality of flowers, fruits ...

Mar. 26, 2025 — A new species of fossil is 444 million years-old with soft insides perfectly preserved. Research 'ultramarathon' saw palaeontologist puzzled by bizarre fossil for 25 ...

Rejuvenation is often the only maintenance option available with overgrown shrubs when pruning is no longer possible. The main varieties of shrubs that respond well to this pruning method are lilacs, ...