New research from Northern Arizona University points to the idea that, under some conditions, plants can "curate" their ...

biological weathering—the breakdown of rocks by living things. Burrowing animals help water and air get into rock, and plant roots can grow into cracks in the rock, making it split. The accumulation ...

And now, in a triumph of cross-border collaboration, an international team, armed with a rich Chinese fossil record and ...

Here it is early Summer, and I’m looking to avoid extra garden work in this heat and humidity while going proactive for a better Autumn. I will get to ways to reduce our two most demanding chores in a ...

The summer of 2025 has already been a wild ride—from unseasonal cold snaps to blistering heat and powerful storms. If your yard took a hit, don’t worry. Here’s a simple, safe plan to get your yard and ...

Plants’ Secret Root System reveals a second layer of roots that could fight climate change. Credit: Martin St-Amant / CC BY-SA 3.0 A new global study has found that plants’ root system includes a ...

Plants and trees extend their roots into the earth in order to draw nutrients and water from the soil -- however, these roots are thought to decline as they move deeper underground. But a new study by ...

But with a plant such as a spreading perennial, you could cut through the root mass and create two plants without affecting its long-term health, so being pot bound isn’t an issue.

Mingzhen Lu, an assistant professor in New York University’s Department of Environmental Studies, led this multi-institutional project. “Understanding where plants grow roots is vital, as deeper roots ...

Plants and trees extend their roots into the earth in order to draw nutrients and water from the soil—however, these roots are thought to decline as they move deeper underground. But a new study ...