Another big no-no. Trees simply grow healthier when their planters understand their root systems. Here are several tree root myths that may change—improve, rather—the way you plant.

As the UK braces for a heatwave, a gardening expert has shared a simple 'old-school' tip to tell if your plants need watering - and it doesn't involve sticking your finger in the soil ...

Plants won't wilt during heatwave if you add 1 unusual ingredient to water Gardeners are being urged to be strategic with the way they water plants - especially those in pots or containers on ...

Trim away and cut the rot roots with a sharp and clean pair of scissors or shears as long as they don’t hurt your plants. Wash the rest of the roots under running water. Repot your plants in a pot ...

Plants prone to leaf burn or root sensitivity—such as spider plants, calatheas, and ferns—respond better to this softer, cleaner water. 3. Eco-conscious gardening ...

Tips on keeping crops cool during hot weather. Late summer also is the time to plant your fall-producing crops, such as spinach, lettuce, broccoli, carrots, beets and radishes.

In this paper we propose a soil penetration robotic system inspired by low friction penetration strategies in plant roots. Growth of cells at the root tip deforms soil, while sloughing cells in the ...

The physiological and metabolic differences between shoot tips and roots of tea plants are significant, and understanding them is required for improvement of tea quality and plant growth. A ...

Plants and trees send their roots into the ground to soak up water and nutrients from the soil. Until now, scientists ...

A new study revealed certain plants grow "secret" deep root systems to survive tough conditions and quietly trap carbon ...

Beneath the forest floor lies an overlooked secret: many plants grow a second set of roots far deeper than expected sometimes ...

Plants grow deep, hidden root systems that may store more carbon than previously thought - offering a new tool to fight climate change.