Some plants have a lot of jobs. This pretty flower has edible leaves and flowers, and you can start it in late winter for ...

When gardeners shop for plants, we naturally look for visually pleasing, healthy foliage and flower color. We check the tag for the plant’s light and moisture requirements and mature size. We also ...

It’s time to determine what plants might need to be divided to thrive and to propagate new plants. Know what can be divided. Plants with spreading root systems such as bee balm, aster, purple ...

As a botanist and extension agent, I think quite a bit about how plants grow. Understanding the method to their madness helps to explain and diagnose the various concerns of citizens that come our way ...

SAN DIEGO — A recent study is signaling to scientists that controlling the growth direction of a plant's root could conserve crops and lead to ideal plants for fighting global warming. There is a ...