Plants and trees send their roots into the ground to soak up water and nutrients from the soil. Until now, scientists ...

Looking for a plant to help you fill those tough to manage spots in the drier and shadier parts of the garden? Here are three ...

Our understanding of plant and tree roots may have been somewhat shallow. New research reveals many plants have a hidden ...

A new study revealed certain plants grow "secret" deep root systems to survive tough conditions and quietly trap carbon ...

Root rot can be a death sentence for plenty of different plants, but if you're able to catch it soon enough, you might be ...

Plants grow deep, hidden root systems that may store more carbon than previously thought - offering a new tool to fight ...

When you are getting ready to plant, place the plant’s roots in a bucket of water. Leave a perennial to soak for a couple of hours and a tree or shrub for 24 hours.

The plant root system is a complex and dynamic ecosystem that houses a variety of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, archaea, and protists, etc. These microorganisms together form the root ...

A corn plant’s overall health—and potential yield—starts with its root system. Healthy corn roots enable efficient resource uptake and use, anchor the plant in the ground and protect the ...

Trees simply grow healthier when their planters understand their root systems. Here are several tree root myths that may change—improve, rather—the way you plant.

Learn about plants that damage your home. Find out which plants to avoid that can damage your home, its siding, and ...