Humans are adding vitamins to their water all the time, but why should we get all the fun? There’s evidence to suggest that fortifying the water you use to feed your plants might be just as beneficial ...

Roots play a critical role to reduce the impact of water stress on plants by adapting their shape (such as branching or growing deeper) to secure more water. Discovering how plant roots sense and ...

Maybe you have a special plant in your garden you're not sure you can find in a garden center again. Then again, maybe you're just cheap and don't like buying the same plant twice. No matter, there's ...

Potassium is a common need for plants, and if you enjoy eating bananas, you already have a great source of this nutrient that's likely in the garbage.

Although they are commonly called banana trees, banana leaf plants (Musa spp.) are actually herbaceous perennials and can be fascinating houseplants due to their large, paddle-sha ...

Gardeners often are told that after planting or transplanting, they should water frequently until the plant is “established.” But what does that mean, exactly? “It’s all about the roots,” said Sharon ...

Instead of tossing banana peels, use the scraps as an eco-friendly gardening trick; they're truly underused nutrient powerhouses for plant growth.