If your yard could use more shade and needs it pronto, here are some of the best fast-growing shade trees to plant in the ...

With the worst of winter behind us, it's time to refocus your indoor plant care on spring. That means increasing watering, ...

Coconut trees are iconic plants found across the world’s tropical regions. They’re called “nature’s supermarket” or the “tree of life” in several cultures because every part of the coconut tree is ...

Coconut trees are iconic plants found across the world's tropical regions. They're called "nature's supermarket" or the "tree of life" in several cultures because every part of the coconut tree is ...

Before planting clear the area of all grass and weeds. Add 4 to 5 shovelfuls of organic matter like peat moss or manure to ...

The seeds of the jojoba plant are high in liquid wax and essential fatty ... To use it: Mix a few drops of tea tree oil with a carrier oil like coconut, almond, or sesame oil. (Avoid applying tea tree ...

Twenty million trees will be planted and 2,500 hectares (6,178 acres) of new woodland created in the west of England as part of a "national forest" drive, the government has announced. The Western ...

Biopharming involves the insertion into plant cells of foreign genes coding for medically important proteins, such as therapeutic proteins, monoclonal antibodies, and vaccines. The FDA hasn't ...

In tropical rainforests, where the climate is potentially more favorable to plant growth, the two types of tree species show no differences on average. The key role of local climate and soil for ...

The City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor Dada Morero addresses the delegates at the 2nd African Forum on Urban Forests. Highlighting Johannesburg’s position as one of Africa’s leading green ...

If you've been researching the best trees to plant close to a house and which ones to avoid, you're not alone; a little slice of nature right outside your window, adding shade in summer (and colour in ...