Snake plants survive drought, but that trait doesn't help them so much in winter, when their growth slows. Get winter ...

The zebra plant features tropical, patterned leaves and bright yellow flowers, and it requires careful watering. Here are the ...

A spider plant doesn't need a strict watering schedule. How much and how often you water is determined by temperature, soil, and time of year.

Growing a peach tree from a pit lets you enjoy the fun of raising a tree, even though it won’t match the parent fruit. Starting with a clean, dried pit and giving the seed a cold rest helps it sprout ...

Your garden may be set to winter mode, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still grow some of your favorite vegetables. Whether ...

Rice roots change their cell walls to move through soil. This helps the plant stay alive in tough fields and may support crop breeding.

Researchers grew plants in soil — from the moon — for the first time ever, according to a new study. Scientists from the University of Florida showed that plants can grow in lunar soil, according to a ...

Across the globe, soil compaction is becoming an ever more serious challenge. Heavy vehicles and machinery in modern ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. More than 50 years after Apollo 11 touched down on the moon’s ...

According to a new study, banana peel-based fertilizer outperforms chemical products and produces taller, healthier plants ...