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 ...

Boxwood has been a popular evergreen plant for hedging or topiary for centuries. However, more people are seeking boxwood ...

The interdependence of multiple traits allows plants to perform multiple functions. Acquiring an accurate representation of the interdependence of plant traits could advance our understanding of the ...

For an earlier show of flowers, sow sweet peas and cosmos indoors, ready to plant seedlings outdoors in spring. This time of year is also perfect for planting bare-root trees and shrubs, saving money ...

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 ...

Any Feng Shui enthusiast with a green thumb will know that snake plant benefits are truly transformative. Snake plants are extremely attractive and valuable plants, with more benefits than you may ...

The arrival of the new year brings with it the opportunity to sow seeds indoors for the year ahead. For some plants, including tropical crops like chillies and aubergines, sowing as early as January ...

The rare plant – scientific name amorphophallus titanum, but also known as “Titan Arum” or “bunga bangkai” in Indonesia where it grows wild – began to bloom on Thursday, giving off an ...

There’s a plant that’s not native to North Carolina, but it’s responsible for the deaths of hundreds of birds in the state each year. Nandina domestica, commonly referred to as Heavenly ...

Although many plants have gone dormant, the winter garden is still an active place. Birds are feasting on last season's seed heads, filling their bellies and dropping seeds all over the ground. These ...