Winter in the South can be hard on plants. Fluctuating temperatures, sporadic freezes, and winter winds all take their toll ...

The one mulching mistake that damages plants every winter is applying mulch incorrectly, such as piling it too thick or too ...

We'll tell you when and where in the South you need to cover roses for winter and the proper steps to winterize your rose garden.

“Plant type fibers like cotton, linen or hemp are good for hot weather,” Doty said. “Animal fibers, like wool, mohair or even ...

It’s tempting to look at a forecast full of snowflakes and groan about the upcoming shoveling, slippery driveways, and wet ...

Mama, look!” My three-year-old daughter’s face beams up at me, covered in mud and so proud of her artistry. We’re at a ...

The scientists at EU’s Copernicus monitoring service hails a ‘reassuring sign’ of progress observed this year in the hole’s ...

As a horticulturist I know one thing and that is, "Snow" is in the winter forecast. I made sure of that in September, ...

Rice roots change their cell walls to move through soil. This helps the plant stay alive in tough fields and may support crop breeding.

A new scientific review has found that perfluorooctane sulfonate, a persistent chemical pollutant known as PFOS, is ...

A new Dartmouth study opens new avenues for understanding—and potentially manipulating—how cells decide to live or die.

When installing any type of cover, make sure it completely covers the plant and goes all the way to the ground. Secure the ...