Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery says meadow-in-a-can wildflower mixes provide quick and lasting color to any landscape ...

You may think using seedlings is the sure-fire approach to growing flowers, but that's not always the case. With these plants ...

Chocolate cosmos flowers sprout from tender tubers that can be grown as annuals or brought inside for winter in cold climates. They ultimately reach up to 30 inches tall, growing best in a sunny ...

February is an ideal time to do this one simple step if you want a healthy harvest in time for the warmer months.

Originally from Central America, cosmos can withstand bright sun for a half day or ... There are hundreds of varieties ranging from a compact 15 inches to a stately 4 feet tall. Buy plants in the ...

This behaviour reflects a phenomenon known as tall poppy syndrome (TPS ... part of what makes it so beautiful is that the flowers grow to the same height, presenting a "soothing" uniformity.

Genetic Switch Could Help Control Leaf Growth in Poor Soils Feb. 27, 2025 — A new study has identified a genetic circuit in plants that controls individual leaf growth and allows the plants to ...

Injury-induced regeneration allows plants to restore lost or damaged cells, tissues and organs and thus to survive severe injuries. A recent study shows that the microRNA396–GROWTH REGULATING ...

Plant genetics deals with heredity in plants, specifically mechanisms of hereditary transmission and variation of inherited characteristics. Plant genetics differs from animal genetics in a number ...

Gifting flowers for Valentine’s Day isn’t exactly groundbreaking, but it’s always nice. We’d be lying if we said we didn’t delight in receiving a beautiful bouquet. You can do better ...

While candy and chocolates are nice tokens of appreciation on Valentine's Day, they can't rival the emotional depth that comes with the fragrant gift of flowers. With countless online flower ...