If you're building a Zen garden in your yard, choosing the right type of surfacing material is crucial. Find out which gravel ...

Researchers at Imec have found a way to grow lasers directly on silicon Imec’s lasers use gallium arsenide, a material that ...

The acid growth theory states that the auxin-induced acidification of plant cell walls causes their expansion. A model now suggests that excessive acidification leads to growth inhibition ...

Starting dahlias in pots is a great way to get them into growth earlier in the season. Simply plant dahlia tubers in large pots filled with peat-free, multi-purpose potting compost in March or early ...

Plus, an indoor garden offers an affordable way to grow your own produce. From built-in LED lights to a soil-free hydroponic system, the best indoor garden can grow herbs, fresh lettuce and even ...

Dates are a wonderful fruit that's both nutritious and delicious. These sweet treats are easy to grow, and mature in clusters on certain types of palm trees. However, many of these date trees can ...

The council says that since 7 January, it has planted 2,600 trees at various sites across the borough Epsom & Ewell Borough Council (EEBC) has started to plant 6,000 new trees across the borough ...

For beginner gardeners, it’s hard to know when to start gardening, and when to finish. The garden is always there – what needs doing when? You may assume that the key gardening seasons are spring and ...

Plant ecology is a sub-discipline of ecology focussed on the distribution and abundance of plants, and their interactions with the biotic and abiotic environment. Crop rotation has been shown to ...