We get it – looking after new plants can be tricky. But it doesn’t have to be. We’re here to walk you through everything you should know about plant care. No green thumb needed. First things first: figure out whether your plant is leafy, flowering or fruiting. (Not sure? Don't...
When your cutting takes root, you will have a clone that is genetically identical to the parent plant, and these new plants will grow quickly, so you can have a new young tree with known properties in your landscape in much less time than trying to grow a tree from seed. ...
Anyone wonderinghow to plant a flowerthat will look beautiful and remain healthy can easily do so. You just have to nurture your plants, do plenty of research before you begin, and make sure you have plenty of patience during the growing season. Of course, it also pays to ask for plenty...
Watering will depend on where your plant is located, and there is no hard and fast rule for how much water your flame violet will need and after how many days. These plants needsimilar moisture conditions to African violets. Flame violets like their soil to bemoist all of the time. Howeve...
After 28 days, it turns out the summerborn mice behaved the same whether they stayed on the summer cycle or switched to winter. But among the winterborn mice, those stayed in winter kept their previous schedule, while those that switched to summer stayed active for an extra hour and a hal...
The experiment is located at the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah. See more astronaut pictures. George Frey/Getty Images Key Takeaways Space farming studies the effects of microgravity on plant growth, focusing on how plants orient roots and stems with reduced gravity, which is crucial ...
Choose a site away from other plants, as wisteria grows quickly and can easily overtake its neighbors. Wisteria is also known for growing onto (and into) nearby structures, such as houses, garages, sheds, and so on. We strongly recommendnotplanting wisteria too close to your home!
But next time before you travel around the world, take a look at your own backyard. Is there a place where you could plant a tree or put in a little fruit or vegetable garden? If so, get there and get your hands dirty. Then you can watch with pride as your plants are full of ...
After three days, permanent wilting occurs, followed by death. Trees and shrubs will succumb to the disease more slowly. Affected areas appear as circular patterns of dead plants and can gradually enlarge over time. Causes: Cotton root rot is caused by the fungus Phymatotrichum omnivorum. The...
Even if human-caused climate change devastates our planet, the trees will return – as they do, always and everywhere, even after ice ages, catastrophic fires, destructive storms, and deforestation. It would just be nice if we could be around to see them flourish.The Power of Trees is ...