Hedge your bets: Mix up plant varieties to form a healthy thicket
A wall of green can be a barrier between your space and the outside world, can define a space in your landscape.
How plant roots change their growth pattern during 'puberty' has implications for climate-resilient agriculture
Understanding how roots grow can help us develop plants that—for example—are more resistant to drought. Research by Prof.
28 Low-Light Indoor Plants That Thrive in Near Darkness
These low-light indoor plants grow with very little sunlight, so you can enjoy a part of nature in every corner of your home ...
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Stephen Brueggerhoff column: Fall brings vibrant tree color to the home landscape
Our fall season has finally arrived, with the ebb and flow of ambient temperature typical of Central Texas to the Upper Gulf ...
Why using Delaware's native plants during drought may be the natural choice
As Delaware experiences drought, native plants offer a drought-resistant and sustainable alternative. And fall may be the best time to plant them.
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Navajo food traditions tap into the past, and future, of farming the arid Southwest
Native Americans have grown food in the desert for ages, but many tribal agricultural traditions have disappeared. Now, ...
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Defying Predictions: How Increased CO2 and Innovation Are Mitigating Effects of Drought on U.S. Crops and Forest Productivity
Crop yields have increased steadily since 1960 because of the development of drought-tolerant varieties ... and rangeland ecosystems, increased risk to plant species of all kinds is perceived to come ...
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Top Performers and Consumer Favorites From the University of Tennessee Jackson Gardens
The University of Tennessee Gardens in Jackson trialed more than 225 varieties of annuals, perennials, vegetables, and herbs ...
Low-Maintenance Companion Plants That Make Blue Oat Grass Look Even Better
Discover low-maintenance companion plants that enhance the beauty of blue oat grass. Explore the best pairings to create a ...
9 White Flowering Ground Covers To Add An Elegant Touch To Your Yard
In place of all-green foliage, add a ground cover plant with white flowers to your yard, for a pop of color that will also ...
12 heat- and drought-tolerant desert plants to add to your home's landscape
As climate change makes South Texas' summers hotter and winters more likely to bring freezes, homeowners may want to reconsider their landscaping plants.