Growing up in suburban New York City, our house was surrounded by woods of primarily American beech (Fagus grandifolia) and white oak (Quercus alba). And one year it occurred to me that I could ...

Cold and frozen ground sounds unsuitable for doing any form of seeding, however, it may surprise you to know that you can plant grass seed in winter. It can be done via dormant seeding, which is ...

Germination is a crucial stage in the life of a plant as it will leave the stage of seed resistant to various environmental constraints (climatic conditions, absence of nutritive elements, etc.) to ...

Under a worst-case climate change scenario, more than 20% of plant species in the tropics may experience temperatures too high for their seeds to germinate by 2070, according to an analysis of seed ...

While fall is generally considered one of the best times for lawn seeding, October presents some challenges. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just looking to fix up a few bare patches, the key is ...

There's a bottle in your home right now that's about to change the game for your gardening endeavors, and it's not what you might expect. In fact, you almost definitely did not buy it for the garden, ...

Researchers have revealed how plants 'hedge their bets' by getting their seeds to germinate at different times. Their work identifies routes to reduce variability in agriculture and produce more ...

If you missed the fall planting window, here's how to protect plants in their nursery pots so they survive until spring.

Purple coneflowers are a favorite among many gardeners. Known botanically as Echinacea purpurea, this North American native perennial produces colorful magenta blooms in late summer and is a butterfly ...