Roethling adds that walnut fruits are large and can damage understory plants when they fall. "In addition to its size and large fruits, most parts of the walnut tree release a chemical that ...

However, sunflowers don’t play nicely with all edible and ornamental plants, and they can inhibit the growth of some crops by releasing allelopathic compounds into the soil. Choosing the right ...

However, the findings from plant flammability studies and examination of patterns of where vegetation and homes survive large urban fires highlight its importance. When surviving plants do appear ...

One method to develop a greener thumb: Knowing when to water your plants. The general rule for watering plants, or your lawn and garden, is to water them once a week. However, your flowers and ...

Growths on plants formed by parasitic weevils help their offspring hunker down on a Brazilian savanna and outlast the flames. By Gennaro Tomma Living things have long needed to find ways to ...

Scientists studied these vibroacoustic signals to develop noninvasive and efficient methods for monitoring pollinator communities and their influences on plant biology and ecology. The researchers ...

Their task was to identify all the epiphytes — plants that grow on other plants — in the forest canopy. As Jan Wolf, a botanist now at the University of Amsterdam, measured tree trunk girth ...

Some plants stink of rotting meat or dung, which helps them attract flies for pollination. How plants make the carrion stench, which is usually produced by bacteria feasting on decaying corpses ...

However, the constant work of planting and harvesting can be time-consuming and tiring. Perennials allow you to plant once and enjoy multiple harvests in the following years. Although these plants ...

Surrounding yourself with plants not only enhances the visual appeal of your environment but also contributes to a healthier, calmer and more rejuvenated you. Introducing nature’s air purifiers ...

I love plant shopping as much as the next gardener — when I’m running errands, I love grabbing a new bloom from my local grocer, plant shop, or even at clothing stores like Uniqlo. However ...

Cereal meltdown: America's largest cereal manufacturer, Post, is closing two plants and laying off more than 300 workers. According to Food Dive, Post Holdings plans to close cereal ...